January 15, 2025 – Blue River Financial Group has advised Arcwood Environmental, a leader in sustainable waste management solutions, on its recent acquisition of Innovative Recycling Technologies (IRT). The strategic acquisition strengthens Arcwood’s service reach in the Northeast markets and creates new operational efficiencies across the region.
Arcwood Environmental delivers a full suite of comprehensive environmental services. Backed by over a half-century of experience, the firm partners with Fortune 500 companies and local enterprises across various industries to tackle the world’s most pressing industrial waste challenges. Arcwood’s comprehensive agile and scalable solutions span the entire waste management hierarchy, from prevention and recycling to treatment and disposal. They are designed to keep customers’ operations running smoothly while supporting their compliance and sustainability goals.
“This acquisition deepens our footprint in New York, North Jersey, and Connecticut,” said Ernie Walker, President at Arcwood Environmental. “By welcoming Innovative Recycling Technologies into Arcwood, we’re reinforcing our role as the key to smarter waste solutions by delivering safe, sustainable services that protect both people and the planet.”
Founded in 1992, IRT is a Lindenhurst, New York-based provider of hazardous waste collection, lab packing, and field services. The company has built a reputation for safe, compliant, and dependable waste management services. IRT’s experienced team is OSHA 40-hour certified and supports clients across multiple sectors, including remediation firms, manufacturers, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.
Nicole Levy, Managing Director & Healthcare / Business Services Segment Leader at Blue River said, “We are proud to have advised Arcwood on the acquisition of Innovative Recycling Technologies. This transaction strengthens Arcwood’s operational presence across the Northeast. It brings together two organizations that are culturally aligned with a combined mission to deliver sustainable, compliant, and scalable waste management solutions. IRT’s proven expertise and deep industry relationships make them an ideal partner for Arcwood.”
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Blue River Financial Group is a middle market merger and acquisition advisory firm. We assist corporations, private equity groups and individuals in the sale and acquisition of businesses and have completed assignments in multiple business segments. With over 20 years of experience spanning across 50 global industries, Blue River provides a suite of services to middle market clients including corporate development, private equity support, valuations, and transaction consulting, placing a premium on relationship-centered transaction counsel and client focus.
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