Tag Archives: mergers and acquisitions

Waste Pro expands post-collection footprint across SE

Published: October 14, 2025
Updated: October 14, 2025
by Stefanie Valentic

Family-owned Waste Pro is projecting record revenue growth as it expands its Southeastern US footprint. | Courtesy of Waste Pro

As it approaches its 25th anniversary, Waste Pro is broadening operations beyond collection through a series of acquisitions across the Southeast. Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged mergers and acquisitions, Recycling |

WestRock snaps up SP Fiber Holdings

Published: August 18, 2015
Updated: June 13, 2017
by Editorial Staff

WestRock Co. has agreed to purchase recycled fiber company SP Fiber Holdings, continuing a recent spate of paper industry mergers and consolidations.

Posted in News | Tagged fiber, mergers and acquisitions |

Merger finalized between Waste Connections and Progressive

Published: June 6, 2016
Updated: January 19, 2017
by Editorial Staff

Two of North America’s largest waste management companies have officially become one.

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged haulers, investment, mergers and acquisitions | Leave a reply

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