Valicor Environmental Services, one of the largest providers of centralized waste treatment and recycling services in North America, today announced it has acquired ECO-FIRST, Inc., a provider of environmental and waste management services in West Virginia. With this acquisition, Valicor bolsters its footprint in the mid-Atlantic and broadens its offering of environmentally responsible waste and wastewater treatment services.
Founded and led by CEO Dana Tomes, ECO-FIRST has earned a strong reputation for customer service and environmental stewardship. The company specializes in comprehensive environmental services, including industrial and commercial waste collection, treatment, and recycling. ECO-FIRST has long partnered with a wide variety of industrial and municipal customers to deliver comprehensive and responsible waste management services. With the addition of ECO-FIRST, Valicor now operates 31 facilities across 15 states.
“We are pleased to welcome ECO-FIRST to our growing network of treatment and recycling facilities,” said Steve Hopper, Chief Executive Officer of Valicor. “ECO-FIRST brings strong capabilities and commitment to sustainability. Together, we will continue to expand our environmentally responsible solutions and serve a growing base of customers across West Virginia and the surrounding states.”
“ECO-FIRST and Valicor share the same passion for protecting the environment while delivering excellent service to our customers,” said Dana Tomes, CEO of ECO-FIRST. “This partnership provides exciting opportunities for growth and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities with innovative waste management solutions.”
“Valicor continues to build its national footprint through strategic acquisitions like ECO-FIRST,” added Bill Hinton, Senior Advisor of Corporate Development at Valicor. “This acquisition enhances Valicor’s position as a provider of waste management solutions.”
