Keter

Keter Environmental Services and Waste Harmonics Name Bob Boucher as CEO of Combined Company

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Friday, May 3, 2024
Sustainability, Recycling, Environment, Republic Services, TPG Inc., TPG, Collection, Growth, Waste management, Cleanaway, Keter, Ecosystem

Keter Environmental Services and Waste Harmonics, which merged in 2023 to create a leading diversified managed waste service provider (the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Robert “Bob” Boucher as the combined company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Keter Environmental Services and Waste Harmonics, which merged in 2023 to create a leading diversified managed waste service provider (the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Robert “Bob” Boucher as the combined company’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Waste Harmonics Founder, Michael Hess, and Keter Founder, Steven Schlussel, will continue their involvement with the Company in their roles on the Board and will work closely with Boucher to ensure a smooth transition.
  • “Bob is a veteran of our industry, and we are pleased to welcome a CEO of his caliber at an exciting time for the combined company,” said Hess.
  • “Keter and Waste Harmonics have long been leading players in the waste management space and the growth opportunities ahead for the combined company are impressive,” said Boucher.

UBQ Materials Launches "World of UBQ" Consumer Marketing Campaign, Empowering Consumers to Push for Sustainability in Top Brands

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Climate change, TEL, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Animation, Environment, Steelcase, UBQ Materials, Earth Day, Plastic, Mercedes-Benz, UBQ, Keter, Humour

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, announced today, Earth Day, the launch of its inaugural consumer marketing campaign, the "World of UBQ," aimed at educating the public on the company's game-changing sustainable material and the potential it has for sustainable consumer products at retail.

Key Points: 
  • The "World of UBQ" campaign utilizes animation and characters to tell the story of UBQ Materials in an engaging and approachable manner.
  • It positions UBQ as a 'can-do' sustainability company, delivering real and immediate material solutions to address critical environmental and climate issues.
  • Unlike many 'green' products with carbon-neutral claims, UBQ, in the right proportions, can help brands create carbon-negative products.
  • For more information about UBQ Materials and its "World of UBQ" campaign, visit www.ubqmaterials.com .

Keter Expands Implementation of UBQ Materials' Bio-Based, Sustainable Thermoplastic to Accelerate Emissions Removal and Avoidance

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Carbon, Sustainability reporting, Corporation, Plastic, Climate change, Entrepreneurship, COP28, Bergen op Zoom, Just transition, UBQ Materials, East Asia Climate Partnership, UBQ, Partnership, Carbon accounting, TEL, Environment, ESG, Renewable energy, Keter

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, today announced that Keter, the world's largest resin-based consumer goods company, is expanding its use of bio-based, sustainable plastic substitute UBQ™ across multiple new product lines. The expansion will enable Keter to include Scope 3 emission reduction as part of its sustainability strategy and continue making progress towards its ESG goals.

Key Points: 
  • The "Made with UBQ" line will solidify Keter as a sustainability innovation market leader.
  • UBQ™ provides a much bigger impact," said Iftach Sachar, Co-Head of Israel & Chief Sustainability Officer at Keter.
  • With an annual capacity of 80,000 tons of UBQ™, Keter will accelerate the integration of UBQ™ into its European manufacturing facilities.
  • "This partnership demonstrates the real-world climate impact of customer collaboration to achieve the removal and avoidance of carbon emissions," said Albert Douer, Co-CEO and Chairman of UBQ Materials.

Keter Environmental Services and Waste Harmonics Complete Previously Announced Merger

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Construction & Property, Data Analytics, Sustainability, Environment, Building Systems, Recycling, Professional Services, Green Technology, Ecosystem, Partnership, Organization, Keter, Carbon, Tissue paper

Keter Environmental Services (“Keter”), a leading recycling and waste management company, and Waste Harmonics, a national technology-enabled managed waste service provider, proudly announce their successful merger, ushering in a new era of technology and data-enabled managed waste solutions.

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  • Keter Environmental Services (“Keter”), a leading recycling and waste management company, and Waste Harmonics, a national technology-enabled managed waste service provider, proudly announce their successful merger, ushering in a new era of technology and data-enabled managed waste solutions.
  • The integrated offerings resulting from this merger provide clients with a comprehensive suite of managed recycling and waste solutions.
  • By combining Keter and Waste Harmonics, customers benefit from streamlined operations, heightened efficiency, improved sustainability, and a reduced carbon footprint.
  • “Keter and Waste Harmonics have a shared vision for a greener future, where cutting-edge technology and environmental responsibility converge to create impactful change.

NEW SUSTAINABILITY REPORT RELEASED BY THE KETER GROUP

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Keter Group, Workforce, Plant, Better Business Bureau, Risk, Sustainability reporting, Keter, Renewable energy

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keter, the innovative global leader in durable consumer lifestyle solutions for in and around the home, has released its fourth-annual Sustainability Report for 2022. The report outlines the brand's latest achievements, progress and future sustainability commitments for 2025 to help shape Keter's relentless pursuit of solving the needs of today, while shaping and innovating for tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • As a brand fueled by sustainable innovation, Keter recognizes the fundamental responsibility we owe to our planet, society and future generations, and the 2022 Sustainability Report is a testament to the collective impact Keter is making toward building a more sustainable future.
  • Key highlights and sustainability milestones from the 2022 Sustainability Report includes:
    Five of our plants achieved zero waste to landfills, representing 18% of our production output
    Three core pillars guide Keter's sustainability pledge: Better Products for Better Places, Better Planet and Better Business.
  • The 2022 sustainability report serves as evidence of the collective impact we are making toward constructing a more sustainable future."
  • To learn more about Keter's Everyday Sustainability Pledge and review the full 2022 Sustainability Report, visit www.keter.com/en-us/sustainability.html .

Keter Environmental Services to Merge With Waste Harmonics

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Friday, June 16, 2023
Professional Services, Data Management, Recycling, Data Analytics, Environment, Technology, Sustainability, Executive, Partnership, Keter, Waste management, Ecosystem, TPG Inc., TPG, Organization, Arcapita, Growth, Cryptocurrency

Keter Environmental Services (“Keter”), a leading recycling and waste management company owned by global alternative asset management firm, TPG, and Waste Harmonics, a national technology-enabled managed waste service provider backed by global alternative investments firm Arcapita, today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement to combine the two companies.

Key Points: 
  • Keter Environmental Services (“Keter”), a leading recycling and waste management company owned by global alternative asset management firm, TPG, and Waste Harmonics, a national technology-enabled managed waste service provider backed by global alternative investments firm Arcapita, today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement to combine the two companies.
  • Similar to Keter, Waste Harmonics leverages a national network of haulers and proprietary technology to coordinate, manage, and optimize its customers’ waste and recycling programs.
  • Together, Keter and Waste Harmonics will service nearly 70,000 business locations for 750 customers across a wide range of industries.
  • “This transaction comes at a time of considerable momentum for both Keter and Waste Harmonics and we are pleased to be joining forces to create a leading managed waste service provider,” said Mr.

Keter Environmental Services Appoints Chris Rains as COO

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Professional Services, Data Management, Recycling, Data Analytics, Environment, Technology, Sustainability, Keter, Waste management, Lead, U.S. Steel, Customer experience, Ecosystem, Organization, ETrace, Republic Services, Growth, Management

Keter Environmental Services (“Keter”), a recycling and waste management company focused on providing data-driven waste program solutions, has announced the appointment of Chris Rains as Chief Operations Officer.

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  • Keter Environmental Services (“Keter”), a recycling and waste management company focused on providing data-driven waste program solutions, has announced the appointment of Chris Rains as Chief Operations Officer.
  • “We are pleased to have Chris join us in our efforts to enhance Keter’s service offerings for our clients,” said Kevin Dice, Keter CEO.
  • “Given his breadth of experience in various customer-facing functions, Chris brings a unique perspective to the COO role.
  • Rains joins as COO at a time of tremendous growth and opportunity for Keter.

Keter Environmental Services Acquires Link International Inc.

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Monday, April 4, 2022
Environment, TPG Capital, Organization, Growth, Ecosystem, ESG, Recycling, CEO, Knowledge, Keter, Goal, Solution, Food, Acquisition, Pacific Links International, Link

Keter Environmental Services (Keter), a recycling and waste managed services company focused on providing first-class sustainable solutions, today announced the acquisition of Link International Inc. (Link International or Link), a leading provider of environmental sustainability solutions to organizations reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

Key Points: 
  • Keter Environmental Services (Keter), a recycling and waste managed services company focused on providing first-class sustainable solutions, today announced the acquisition of Link International Inc. (Link International or Link), a leading provider of environmental sustainability solutions to organizations reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
  • We are excited to welcome Links team and its customers to Keter Environmental Services.
  • Keter is perfectly aligned with our mission to transform corporate sustainability goals into action, said Joel Walker, President and Co-Founder of Link International.
  • Keter Environmental Services is a recycling and waste managed services company focused on providing first-class sustainable solutions on a national footprint.

Keter Environmental Services Acquires M-PASS Environmental

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, REIT, Environment, Growth, Restaurant, Waste management, Founder, Recycling, Keter, Efficiency, Education, Ecosystem, Knowledge, REIT, Industry, Technology, Food, Solution, TPG Capital, Goal, TPG, Acquisition, CEO, Financial services

Keter Environmental Services (Keter), a full-service recycling and waste management company focused on providing first-class sustainable recycling and waste programs, today announced the acquisition of M-PASS Environmental (M-PASS), an Atlanta-based independent waste management and recycling solutions company.

Key Points: 
  • Keter Environmental Services (Keter), a full-service recycling and waste management company focused on providing first-class sustainable recycling and waste programs, today announced the acquisition of M-PASS Environmental (M-PASS), an Atlanta-based independent waste management and recycling solutions company.
  • We are excited to welcome the M-PASS team to the Keter family, said Steven Schlussel, CEO of Keter.
  • Customers of both Keter and M-PASS stand to benefit tremendously from the combination of our platforms.
  • Keter Environmental Services is a full-service recycling and waste management company focused on providing first-class sustainable recycling and waste programs on a national footprint.

BGL Announces the Recapitalization of Keter Environmental Services, Inc. by TPG Growth

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Efficiency, Recycling, Technology, Biophysical environment, Keter, Goal, Greenhouse, Maritime Industrial Services, Partner, TPG Capital, View, Waste management, FINRA, Multimedia, Program, TPG, BGL, REIT, MSP, SIPC, Financial services

CLEVELAND, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce that Keter Environmental Services, Inc. (Keter) has received a significant investment by TPG Growth (TPG), the middle market and growth equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce that Keter Environmental Services, Inc. (Keter) has received a significant investment by TPG Growth (TPG), the middle market and growth equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG.
  • BGL's Environmental & Industrial Services investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Keter in the transaction.
  • BGL's Environmental & Industrial Services team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Keter in the transaction.
  • Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market.