Verdantas adds Environmental Protection Industries
Brings a 30-year-old firm specializing in complex remediation and brownfield redevelopment to the Sterling-backed platform's growing Midwest presence.
Environmental Protection Industries, a full-service environmental consulting and remediation firm based in South Holland, Illinois, has been acquired by Sterling Investment Partners-backed Verdantas.
Founded more than 30 years ago, the firm serves public and private sector clients throughout the Great Lakes region with a focus on complex, environmentally challenged sites in and around Chicago.
"EPI is a strong strategic addition to the Verdantas platform," said James Soldano, Managing Partner at Sterling Investment Partners.
Deal facts
- Target
- Environmental Protection Industries
- Acquirer
- Verdantas
- Backed by
- Sterling Investment Partners
- Deal type
- Add-on
- Headquarters
- Illinois
- Status
- Completed
- Announced
- Thursday, July 30, 2026
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