PIPERSVILLE, PA — On September 30, 2024, RESPEC announced its strategic acquisition of EARTHRES Group, Inc., a renowned environmental and engineering consulting firm based in Pipersville, Pennsylvania. This move aims to bolster RESPEC’s service offerings across the mining, energy, and environmental sectors, aligning with its mission to provide exceptional solutions to complex challenges.
Established in 1995, EARTHRES has built a strong reputation for delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective projects in the energy, mining, solid waste, and regulated environmental sectors. Their comprehensive services range from project conceptualization and engineering design to on-site construction and operations support. Noteworthy achievements include the design and permitting of award-winning landfill gas-to-energy systems, highlighting EARTHRES’s leadership in the renewable natural gas market.
Todd Kenner, CEO of RESPEC, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “We’re excited to bring EARTHRES into the RESPEC family. Their expertise and dedication to quality fit perfectly with our values.” This partnership is expected to enhance RESPEC’s ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and expand its service offerings in its core industries.
EARTHRES President and CEO, Jan Hutwelker, emphasized the benefits of combining forces, noting that the partnership with RESPEC will significantly enhance their ability to deliver innovative solutions. “With RESPEC, we will have over five times that amount to draw on for innovative solutions. That is powerful!” said Hutwelker.
The integration of EARTHRES into RESPEC is set to strengthen both companies’ market positions, particularly in obtaining and maintaining permits for mine sites and addressing environmental compliance. Future plans include leveraging combined strengths in wastewater treatment and mine processing plant designs, with RESPEC’s expertise in rock mechanics complementing EARTHRES’s capabilities.
With this acquisition, RESPEC welcomes all EARTHRES employees to its team, aiming to reinforce a shared commitment to client success, collaboration, and innovation. As they move forward together, the combined entity is poised to deliver enhanced services and solutions, ensuring continued excellence in the sectors they serve.
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