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From A to Z, EcoSouth Florida Follows A Waste Acquisition with Purchase of Z’s Disposal

From A to Z, EcoSouth Florida Follows A Waste Acquisition with Purchase of Z’s Disposal

April 14, 2023

Sarasota, FL – EcoSouth Florida, LLC (“EcoSouth Florida”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced the acquisition of Z’s Disposal, LLC (“Z’s Disposal”). Z’s Disposal is a roll-off waste collection company with a container-to-container transfer station located in Port Charlotte, Florida. This acquisition represents Kinderhook’s 94th environmental / business services transaction since inception.

“We are thrilled to advance our M&A strategy and expand our geographic footprint into Port Charlotte. We believe Z’s Disposal not only provides a foothold in a new market but also sets the foundation for future growth in the region. This acquisition provides us desirable hauling assets as well as a transfer station to continue to feed our post collection assets throughout Florida.” said Joe Burkel, Chief Executive Officer of EcoSouth Florida.

“Joe and his team continue to efficiently execute on the integration of our recent acquisitions. We are excited to further support EcoSouth Florida and allow the Company to bring its expertise and service culture to a new market. We expect that by providing the necessary capital resources, we can continue to improve customer experience and professionalize infrastructure within the platform.” said Corwynne Carruthers, Managing Director of Kinderhook.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal counsel to EcoSouth Florida. Financing for the transaction was provided by Comerica Bank.

For additional information about this transaction, please contact: 
Robert Michalik
Managing Director
(212) 201-6789
[email protected]
 
Corwynne Carruthers
Managing Director
(212) 201-6799
[email protected]


About Kinderhook Industries

Founded in 2003, Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $5.4 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 425 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, business services / environmental and light manufacturing / automotive sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.

For more information, please visit https://www.kinderhook.com


About EcoSouth Services

Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, EcoSouth is a leading regional provider of non-hazardous waste hauling and disposal services for commercial and industrial waste generators. The Company currently provides waste hauling services in and around Mobile and Birmingham, Alabama and Hattiesburg, Mississippi with landfill operations in Mobile, Alabama and Santa Rosa County, Florida. EcoSouth specializes in managing hard to process non-hazardous liquid and solid waste from industrial waste generators. The Company owns and operates a fleet of collection vehicles as well as a non-hazardous landfill which can accept industrial and construction and demolition waste.

For more information, please visit http://www.ecosouth.services/

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