EQ Announces Acquisition of Allstate Power Vac Inc.


Addition of Rahway, N.J. Company Expands EQ’s Industrial Services



Wayne, Mich. - EQ – The Environmental Quality Company today announced that the company has acquired Allstate Power Vac, Inc. (APV). The Rahway, N.J. based company is one of the largest providers of industrial and emergency response services in the Northeast, serving customers throughout the country. With this addition, EQ continues to strengthen its national network of industrial services and industry leading hazardous waste treatment and disposal capabilities.



For over 20 years, APV has offered innovative solutions focused on meeting the needs of over 1200 customers in the petroleum, chemical, municipal and utility sectors. It operates over 450 pieces of equipment via 8 service centers throughout the Northeast and employs over 300 associates focused on delivering best in class customer service. APV’s services include: high pressure hydro blasting, tank cleaning, cured-in-place pipe sewer services, industrial maintenance, and transportation. APV also offers a 24/7 emergency response group, which includes OSRA-certified oil spill response capabilities.



“We have been impressed by Allstate Power Vac’s service ethic, strong customer relationships, and their ability to deliver innovative solutions to the market”, stated Dave Lusk, EQ President and CEO. Lou Galasso, President of Allstate Power Vac says, “We look forward to expanding our breadth of operations and being able to offer customers a more comprehensive set of services. Our organizations share many core values including a strong work ethic, focus on safety, and industry-leading customer service.”



By now being able to offer customers a broader set of services in more areas of the country, EQ is better positioned to achieve the goal of providing the industry’s premier environmental solutions for industrial customers and hazardous waste generators. Please contact EQ’s National Customer Service Center at 800-592-5489 with any questions regarding this acquisition and how EQ can help you.



Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.



EQ – The Environmental Quality Company is a fully integrated environmental services and waste management organization headquartered in Wayne, Michigan. EQ is the nation wide leader in hazardous waste water and hazardous solids treatment. All EQ locations are ISO and OHSAS certified. EQ also manages an extensive line of remediation, industrial cleaning and total waste management services throughout North America. Our combination of fixed- based facilities and extensive service capabilities allows EQ to meet the environmental sustainability goals of our customers. For additional information on EQ, please go to www.eqonline.com.



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