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Add-on·Environmental Services/Remediation·June 22, 2026

EHC Associates adds abatement services firm A & I, Inc.

The deal adds a four-decade track record in asbestos, lead, and mold abatement and a footprint across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., serving educational, government, and multifamily clients.

Takeaways

  • A & I is a provider of asbestos, lead, and mold abatement services.
  • EHC Associates is acquiring A & I with backing from PennSpring Capital.
  • The target serves educational facilities, government buildings, multifamily housing, industrial properties across Mid-Atlantic US.
BuyerEHC Associates
TargetA & I
SponsorPennSpring Capital
TypeAdd-on
GeographyMid-Atlantic US
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Sub-sectorRemediation

A & I, Inc., a Maryland-based provider of asbestos, lead, and mold abatement serving educational facilities, government buildings, multifamily housing, and industrial properties, has been acquired by EHC Associates, a PennSpring Capital-backed environmental remediation platform.

Founded in 1986, A & I has completed more than 20,000 projects across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The acquisition is EHC’s fourth add-on since PennSpring Capital acquired the company in 2021, deepening the platform’s Mid-Atlantic presence.

“We seek to partner with exceptional founder-led businesses like A & I, preserve what makes them special, and support their teams with the resources and operational depth needed to grow thoughtfully over time,” said Lou Castelli, chairman of EHC Associates and managing partner of PennSpring Capital.