Toronto, ON (Apr.8, 2025) – Origin and Cause Inc., Canada’s leading forensic engineering and fire investigation firm, has rebranded as OCI Group – a move that represents a significant milestone in its 34-year journey.Founded in 1991 in Ancaster, Ontario, as a specialized fire investigation firm, OCI Group has continuously expanded its expertise and national presence to better serve insurance, legal, private, and corporate clients across Canada.

The rebrand reflects the firm’s evolution over the years, beyond fire investigation to a full-service engineering practice.Its expanded services encompass structural, mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering, along with new offerings in Building and Design, Product Safety Testing, and Technical Inspections.These advancements will enable OCI Group to deliver end-to-end engineering solutions for a broad range of loss scenarios, technical challenges, and structural design requirements.

“Our new brand embodies our dedication to providing industry-leading expertise across multiple disciplines,” said Mazen Habash, President of OCI Group.“While fire investigation remains a large part of what we do, our expanded capabilities allow us to support a diverse network of clients with increasingly complex and specialized needs.By broadening our expertise, we are able to offer a truly integrated approach to engineering—one that ensures more comprehensive, efficient, and effective solutions.

This evolution is in direct response to the growing demands of our clients and a reflection of the trust they place in us.” Along with a new name, the company, which remains under the same ownership, has introduced a refreshed visual identity and redesigned website aimed at enhancing client engagement and accessibility to its diverse expertise.Amidst these exciting changes, OCI Group remains committed to the same high standards of professionalism, technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional client service that have defined it for over three decades.About OCI Group Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL), its global network of member firms, and their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”).

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For more information, visit ocig.com.Tags: Origin and Cause, rebrand