Evergreen’s Pine Services Group acquires Australian ERP consulting and implementation partner

Evergreen’s Pine Services Group has acquired Stratus Consulting Group, an Australian ERP consulting and implementation partner supporting mid-market organizations nationwide.

The investment marks the official entry into Australia for Pine, a long-term global holding company within Evergreen Services Group, focused on partnering with ERP and technology-enabled services businesses. 

With Stratus joining the portfolio, Pine now spans the United States, Ireland, Scotland, England, and Australia. In line with Evergreen and Pine’s differentiated approach to long-term success,

Pine will continue to support Stratus’ team, culture, and customer-first delivery model, while investing to accelerate growth and expand capabilities. 

Stratus brings a mix of software and services, including MYOB Acumatica, Microsoft, and Epicor. The team also has a growing HubSpot practice, which will serve as Pine’s first step into CRM expertise. 

It's team of over 60 includes developers, consultants, and support staff operates across offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, delivering end-to-end implementation and performance support.

“This is a momentous milestone for Evergreen and Pine, taking our team from an international group to a global services firm with an incredible executive leadership team and deep bench of business and technical talent,” said Lela Day, chief people officer of Pine Services Group.

“Stratus has built an exceptional reputation in the Australian mid-market across MYOB Acumatica, Microsoft, and Epicor, and we’re excited to build on their early momentum in HubSpot and expand our reach and relevance to businesses worldwide.”

“We are incredibly excited to announce our growth strategy with Pine Services Group and become part of Evergreen’s Pine portfolio,” said Mark Belkin, CEO of Stratus.

“This acquisition brings amazing opportunities for both our team and our customers. Pine’s unique approach means they are committed to preserving the legacy, culture, and independence that make Stratus Consulting Group special.

"With their strategic support and investment, we will have the stability to accelerate our growth and elevate our customer experience.”

Over the past 18 months, Evergreen has acquired local South Australia-based Blackbird IT, Brisbane-based REDD, Perth-headquartered CT Group and Auckland’s Lancom Technology.