ST. LOUIS — Nov. 11, 2025 — BW Design Group, a fully integrated architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firm and leading system integrator serving clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and advanced technology markets, announced today the acquisition of Malisko, Inc., a nationally recognized system integration and automation firm. Malisko expands BW Design Group’s depth and expertise and enhances its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions that connect strategy, development, delivery and commercialization across complex manufacturing and technology environments.
“Our firm was built on partnership and a deep understanding of our clients’ operations. Our Manufacturer’s Mindset™ keeps us centered on what matters most — helping our clients better serve their consumers and realize their vision for lasting growth and performance,” said Joe Wilhelm, President, BW Design Group. “With the addition of the outstanding Malisko team, we’re strengthening our ability to deliver on that mission — providing deeper expertise to help our clients achieve their goals with the same trusted partnership and shared purpose that have always defined our work.”
Headquartered in St. Louis, BW Design Group employs more than 1,700 team members across 45 offices, delivering integrated solutions from Strategy to Commercialization™. Recognized by Engineering News-Record as a Top 100 Design-Build Firm, Top 500 Design Firm and Top 400 Construction Firm, and by Control Engineering as a Top 10 System Integrator Giant, BW Design Group demonstrates distinct national leadership across disciplines and solutions.
Founded in 1994, Malisko is a nationally recognized system integration and automation partner with offices in St. Louis, Missouri; Denver, Colorado; and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. For more than 30 years, Malisko has delivered solutions that connect operations from the plant floor to the enterprise, specializing in process controls and automation, industrial networking and cybersecurity, data integration and visualization, and manufacturing system integration and modernization. A CSIA Certified Member and Control Engineering System Integrator of the Year, Malisko has earned a reputation for technical excellence and deep subject matter expertise — enabling clients in the food and beverage, life sciences and industrial markets to operate with greater efficiency, reliability and precision by connecting systems, data and people to drive performance across their operations.
“We built a reputation for engineering excellence and lasting client partnerships,” said Steve Malyszko, CEO and Co-Founder, Malisko. “Joining BW Design Group allows our team to continue that legacy while offering our clients access to broader expertise, expanded resources and fully integrated capabilities — all united and with the same dedication to quality, partnership and shared purpose.”
The acquisition supports BW Design Group’s long-term vision to build the next era of manufacturing and technology through an integrated platform designed to help clients realize commercial success. Integration of the Malisko team into BW Design Group begins immediately, ensuring a seamless transition for clients and partners. Together, the combined team is poised to advance what’s possible — helping clients achieve more connected, efficient and resilient operations for the future.