The acquisition of ERG further strengthens Arcwood Environmental’s presence across the Great Lakes region
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the sale of ERG Environmental (ERG), a premier integrated special waste and environmental solutions provider, to Arcwood Environmental (Arcwood), a national leader in sustainable waste management and environmental services and a portfolio company of EQT Infrastructure (EQT). BGL’s Environmental Infrastructure investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to ERG in the transaction. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, ERG is a leading integrated special waste management and environmental solutions provider operating across the broader Great Lakes region. Leveraging its interconnected network of highly permitted facilities and complementary technical and field services, ERG delivers a full spectrum of special waste management services, including sampling, lab analysis, waste characterization, manifesting, transportation, and disposal of complex waste streams. The company’s strong reputation, integrated service model, and impressive history of service excellence, safety, and sustainability have enabled it to partner with municipal, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the region.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Arcwood is one of the largest waste management and environmental services companies in North America, providing comprehensive and scalable solutions that span the entire waste hierarchy, from prevention and recycling to treatment and disposal.
The acquisition of ERG further strengthens Arcwood’s operational presence across the Great Lakes region and expands its capabilities in industrial environmental services, compliance support, and technical expertise.
Our Environmental Infrastructure team focuses on businesses that perform essential services to the waste processing & disposal, water & wastewater treatment, waste-to-value, and waste-to-energy markets. Our industry-focused bankers offer highly specialized expertise and long-standing relationships that serve to maximize the opportunities available to our clients.
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