AEM Acquires WeatherWorks, Expanding Multi-Hazard Resiliency Solutions
Acquisition strengthens consultative weather solutions to include proprietary data intelligence and meteorological expertise
GERMANTOWN, MD, September 3, 2024 — AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, today announced its acquisition of WeatherWorks, LLC., a leading provider of expert meteorological consultation for nearly 40 years. This move strengthens AEM’s comprehensive portfolio of multi-hazard resiliency solutions, bolstering its capacity to support organizations in planning, budgeting, and managing critical operations.
WeatherWorks’ specialized meteorological services, including real-time and historical weather data, are vital in helping clients maintain safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Providing year-round forecasting with a focus on snow and ice management, the team delivers insights to help clients navigate the complexities of seasonal variability. Their flagship product, Certified Snowfall Totals® (CST), is the nation’s leading source for third-party snowfall verification, widely recognized as the industry standard by property owners and snow and ice management professionals.
Key WeatherWorks’ services include:
Forecast Services: Customized regional and national weather forecasting and decision support featuring key event details, critical hazards, timing and event variability, including Pavement RiskTM proprietary predictive pavement forecasts, Heads Up notifications, 24/7/365 monitoring, and professional consultation. These capabilities empower clients, whether managing one property or thousands, to quickly identify and respond to risks that could impact finances, safety, or resource allocation.
Snowfall Verification Data: Snow and ice verification (CST), delivering event-based totals along with detailed narratives crafted by meteorologists. VeriFreezeTM provides critical weather data to support non-accumulating service calls and risk management decisions related to ice and refreeze conditions.
Climatology Data: WeatherWorks’ proprietary 25+ year historical database offers critical weather insights, enabling organizations to analyze past conditions to make informed strategic decisions regarding seasonal variability, extremes, and averages.
Forensic Data & Consulting: Historical weather reports from a Certified Consulting Meteorologist analyze meteorological data for incidents, claims, and legal cases, offering a detailed record of weather conditions at the time and date of an event.
“We are thrilled to welcome WeatherWorks to the AEM family,” said Rodney Smith, CEO of AEM. “This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our purpose to empower communities and organizations to survive and thrive in the face of escalating risks. WeatherWorks consultative expertise complements our existing solutions for threats like flooding, wildfires, and severe weather. Together, we’ll continue to innovate and protect people and infrastructure from the growing frequency of natural hazards.”
Rodney Smith
CEO, AEM
“WeatherWorks is very excited to join AEM,” says Frank Lombardo, CEO of WeatherWorks. “After nearly 40 years of specializing in top-tier consultation and forecasting solutions, I’ve observed our clients’ growing need to address a wider range of weather impacts. By combining WeatherWorks’ capabilities with AEM’s multi-hazard solutions, we are excited to provide organizations with a more comprehensive set of tools to manage a broad spectrum of weather-related challenges.”
Frank Lombardo
CEO, WeatherWorks
About AEM
AEM is combining global technology leaders to empower communities and organizations to survive and thrive in the face of escalating environmental risks. By deploying intelligent sensing networks, operating a secure and scalable data management infrastructure, and delivering high-value analytics through a suite of end-user applications, AEM serves as the essential source for environmental insights. These technologies enable positive outcomes, helping reduce environmental impact and creating a safer world. For more information, visit https://aem.eco.
About WeatherWorks
For nearly four decades, WeatherWorks has been at the forefront of meteorological services, delivering tailored solutions and insights that address past, present, and future weather conditions. The team of expert meteorologists provides essential data and analysis through truly white glove service, empowering clients to make informed decisions and operate efficiently and cost-effectively. Committed to innovation, WeatherWorks continuously develops advanced solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients. For more information, visit https://weatherworksinc.com.