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Walbridge® Announces the Formation of L5 Mission Critical to Support Increased Demand in Data Center Operations
CHICAGO, IL — Walbridge, a full-service construction company headquartered in Detroit, MI, today announced that it has launched L5 Mission Critical, a new company that will provide a full range of data center services. The integrated offering will include services ranging from commissioning and site readiness through steady-state critical operations, retrofits and project management services. Matt Landek is serving as President and CEO of L5 Mission Critical, working alongside Walbridge leadership including John Rakolta III, President and CAO. L5 Mission Critical will be headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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Walbridge Announces the Formation of L5 Mission Critical to Support Increased Demand in Data Center Operations
Yahoo Finance covers the launch of L5 Mission Critical, Walbridge's new company delivering full-lifecycle data center operations services across North America.
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Commercial Observer reports on L5 Mission Critical's appointment of Matt Landek as President and CEO, bringing his experience leading JLL's global Data Center and Critical Environments division.
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REJournals reports on Walbridge's launch of L5 Mission Critical, a Chicago-headquartered data center operations firm built to serve the full lifecycle of mission critical facilities.
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Read ArticleJLL Loses Executive for Startup Data Center Firm
The Chicago Business Journal reports on Matt Landek's departure from JLL to join L5 Mission Critical as President and CEO of the Walbridge-backed data center operations startup.
Read ArticleWalbridge Announces the Formation of L5 Mission Critical to Support Increased Demand in Data Center Operations
Financial Content reports on the formation of L5 Mission Critical and its mission to meet surging demand for mission critical data center operations and management services.
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