Univar has acquired Weavertown Environmental Group (WEG) in the US

Last month, US-based chemical distributor Univar Inc. (Downers Grove, IL – United States) has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Weaver Town Oil Services, Inc., and Weavertown Transport Leasing, Inc. (Carnegie, PA – United States), operating as the Weavertown Environmental Group (“WEG”). The acquisition was made through Univar’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Univar USA Inc.

Originally founded in 1981, WEG provides a range of environmental and consulting services, including industrial cleaning, waste management and transportation, site remediation, and 24/7 around the year emergency response services. Operating from eight locations, the company employs more than 210 professionals and specialists, Univar said in a statement.

No financial details were disclosed on this transaction.

Source: Univar press release and website

HGE – DCG / 03.01.2016