Golder Associates Incorporated is one of the branches operated by Golder Associates, which is an employee-owned business. Founded in 1960, the parent company specializes in ground engineering and environmental services. It serves the needs of clients in the mining, manufacturing, power, waste management, transportation, land development, water resource management, agriculture, forestry, and oil and gas industries. Golder Associates has a staff of more than 7,000 employees and maintains over 160 office locations in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. The parent company operates several other subsidiaries, such as Golder Associates Consulting, Golder Associates (HK) Limited, Golder Associates (Philippines) and Golder Associates Africa. In addition, it provides hydrogeology, water treatment and ecological services.