Envirocycle, Nxtcycle to Merge

Envirocycle Inc., based in Hallstead, Pa., and Nxtcycle Inc., headquartered in Mesa, Ariz., have merged to form Amandi Services (Asset Management and Disposition Services), creating “the first national e-waste recycling infrastructure,” according to a press release issued by Envirocycle.

Amandi will be headquartered in Hallstead in the facility currently housing Envirocycle.

According to Molly Roirdan at Envirocycle, the merger will not result in any staff dismissals at this time. Envirocycle’s Greg Vorhees will become Amandi’s senior vice president of East Coast operations, and Nxtcycle’s Michael Hetch will serve as Amandi’s senior vice president of West Coast operations.

By combining the two corporations, Amandi Services will employ approximately 300 people with more than 500,000 square feet of production and warehouse space in 12 operations throughout North America. Estimated revenues for the new company, which will begin joint operations Aug. 31, will be in excess of $20 million per year, according to the press release.

Both Envirocycle and Nxtcycle have extensive histories in electronics recycling. Envirocycle has long been known for its expertise in cathode ray tube (CRT) glass recycling, and Nxtcycle brings its experience in recycling services and off-spec product management.

“Individually, each organization had its own strengths,” John Matthews, CEO of Amandi Services says, “but the synergy of the merged organization is going to allow us to be the one-stop solution for all aspects of the management of surplus and waste electronics.”

Amandi’s Heth says, “The nationwide infrastructure and capabilities of Amandi positions us well to deal with what is one of the fastest growing waste segments in the U.S.”

One of the major obstacles to any generator of electronics waste is the transportation cost associated with getting the product to a recycler. Amandi says it will have a site within 240 miles of 50 percent of the U.S. population. The company’s planned expansion will increase that reach to 95 percent of the population within 18 months. Roirdan says Amandi will focus its expansion on establishing facilities the center of the United States.

“Our ability to collect and process product in the most cost-effective manner,” David Cauchi, Amandi’s senior vice president of business development says, “whether the customer generates a single package or a truckload of material, is going to make us extremely competitive.”

For additional information, you can reach the company at any of our Web sites—www.Nxtcycle.com, www.Enviroinc.com, or www.Amandiservices.com.