Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC

What Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC does

Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC (MER) is a privately held, Delaware-incorporated environmental services platform headquartered in Randolph, Massachusetts, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Moran Towing Corporation. The company delivers five integrated core service lines — environmental/site remediation, industrial cleaning, mechanical/rail services, commercial diving, and emergency response & preparedness — serving utilities, petrochemical, rail, marine, and government end markets across the United States through 50+ locations and a GPS-monitored fleet of more than 450 vehicles.

MER's operating footprint is organized through a multi-subsidiary structure including Water Recovery, LLC (wastewater treatment and used oil recycling), Global Diving & Salvage and Mainstream Diving (commercial diving and salvage), Drummac, Inc. (railroad mechanical and cleaning services), and VacSol (robotic tank cleaning equipment). Proprietary technology includes the MASCOT mobile application for customized oil-spill tactics, hydraulic-powered ROV tank cleaning units deployable through 24-inch manways, manway cannon units rated up to 2,000 PSI, and hydroblasting systems operating at water pressures from 3,500 PSI to 40,000 PSI. The company holds USCG classification as both a Mechanical OSRO and a Nonfloating Oil OSRO, supporting OPA-90 spill response coverage.

MER generates revenue through project-based professional services contracts, long-term environmental agreements, and 24/7 emergency response engagements distributed via direct enterprise field sales and a dedicated hotline (888-233-5338). The customer base is heavily weighted toward enterprise and government accounts, including national passenger and freight railroads with multi-year relationships spanning 25+ years, U.S. Coast Guard, FEMA, U.S. Navy historic ships, Jacksonville Electric Authority, nuclear and hydroelectric facilities, and petrochemical plants. Over 75% of recurring base business is concentrated in the electrical utility sector, while strategic acquisitions (Global Diving in 2019, VacSol in 2022, UES in 2023) and divestitures (ShoreZone to SeaChange in 2023) indicate ongoing platform shaping under the Moran Towing Corporation umbrella.

Name

Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC

Legal name

Moran Environmental Recovery LLC

Website

https://moranenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Moran Environmental Recovery is a privately held environmental services platform and subsidiary of Moran Towing Corporation, delivering environmental remediation, industrial cleaning, commercial diving, rail mechanical services, and 24/7 emergency spill response to utilities, petrochemical, rail, marine, and government clients across 50+ U.S. locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Remediation Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Remediation Services (562910), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste Recycling & Recovery (Solvent Recovery, Oil Re-refining, Metals Recovery) (EUAIAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pollution Response & Environmental Salvage (Oil Spill, HAZMAT) (IMAJANAF), Underwater Salvage & Diving Operations (UWILD, Cutting, Welding) (IMAJANAD), Asset Recovery, Surplus & Decommissioning Services (EUAIANAD), Salvage Diving & Underwater Recovery (Cargo/Equipment) (TLAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Environmental remediation services
• Industrial cleaning services
• Emergency spill response
• Commercial diving services
• Wastewater treatment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Randolph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Environmental Remediation Services: Site remediation, soil remediation, groundwater treatment, tank removal, and waste management services provided through strategically located resource centers along the East Coast and Midwest
2. Industrial Cleaning Services: Hydroblasting, tank cleaning, facility decontamination, hazardous waste transportation and disposal, abatement services (asbestos, lead, mold)
3. Emergency Response Services: 24/7 emergency spill response for marine, railroad, and roadways; natural disaster response; OPA-90 planning and coverage
4. Commercial Diving Services: Marine construction, inspections, ship husbandry, salvage, and environmental services through subsidiaries Global Diving & Salvage and Mainstream Diving
5. Wastewater Treatment Services: Non-hazardous wastewater treatment and used oil recycling through Water Recovery, LLC (WRI) facilities in Jacksonville and Tampa, FL
6. Mechanical/Rail Services: Maintenance, inspection, repair, and quality control services for passenger and freight railroads through subsidiary Drummac, Inc.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moran Environmental Recovery (MER) is an integrated supplier of environmental, industrial, mechanical, and commercial diving services. The company delivers site remediation, soil/groundwater treatment, tank removal, hydroblasting and robotic tank cleaning, hazardous waste transportation and disposal, railroad mechanical services, marine commercial diving, and 24/7 oil-spill emergency response through its subsidiaries (Drummac, Global Diving & Salvage, Mainstream Diving, Water Recovery, VacSol).

Product overview

Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC (MER) is an integrated supplier of environmental, industrial, mechanical, and commercial diving services. The company operates as a multi-service platform offering five core service lines: Environmental/Site Remediation, Industrial Cleaning, Mechanical Services, Commercial Diving, and Emergency Response & Preparedness. These core services are delivered through and supplemented by subsidiary brands including Water Recovery, LLC (WRI) for wastewater treatment, Global Diving & Salvage and Mainstream Diving for commercial diving, Drummac for railroad services, and VacSol for robotic tank cleaning equipment. The company also offers specialized sub-products like Hydroblasting Technology, the MASCOT mobile application for oil-spill tactics, and the Moran Emergency Management Team (MEMT) for major incident response. Services are delivered from multiple resource centers along the East Coast, Midwest, and Gulf regions of the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MASCOT: Mobile Application Supporting Customized Oil-Spill Tactics - a mobile application developed by MER for oil spill response management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ years of consecutive JEA awards for environmental excellence with zero violations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Universal Environmental Solutions (UES)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Acquired in April 2023. Wastewater treatment, remediation, environmental and marine services assets from Hendry Marine. Located in Tampa, Florida adjacent to Gulf Marine Repair. Expanded MER's Florida footprint to serve Gulf Marine Repair and Port of Tampa.
• VacSol (Vacuum Solutions of Texas, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Acquired in 2022. Leading supplier of equipment and support for the environmental and industrial services industry, specializing in custom, unmanned and automated equipment including robotic tank cleaning units, high volume pressure washers, manway cannons, and support equipment. Located in Houston, Texas.
• Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Wholly owned subsidiary acquired in 2019. Total solution commercial marine services provider with extensive experience in complex technical projects. Offices in Washington, Alaska, and California providing marine construction, inspections, ship husbandry, and environmental services.
• Mainstream DivingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Wholly owned subsidiary established in 2019 combining Mainstream Commercial Divers and Eason Diving & Marine Contractors. Full-service commercial diving company providing construction and maintenance for nuclear, hydroelectric, and coal-fired facilities nationwide.
• Moran Towing CorporationcoreOthersParent company of Moran Environmental Recovery LLC. Moran Towing is an integrated maritime services company providing tug and barge services, with MER as a wholly owned subsidiary providing environmental, industrial, mechanical, and commercial diving services.
• Water Recovery, LLC (WRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning subsidiary specializing in non-hazardous wastewater treatment and used oil recycling. Operates Centralized Waste Treatment (CWT) facilities in Jacksonville, FL and Tampa, FL. Has received multiple JEA awards for environmental excellence.
• Drummac, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary providing specialized services to the passenger railroad industry since 1974. Offers rail technicians, supervisory personnel, mechanical and janitorial services. Nationwide presence with knowledge of railroads and Right of Way operations.
• Marine Spill Response Corp (MSRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational spill response group with whom MER holds response contracts. Part of MER's comprehensive spill response network providing OPA-90 compliance support.
• National Response Corp (NRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational spill response group with whom MER holds response contracts. Part of MER's comprehensive spill response network for oil spill response capabilities.
• Gallagher Marine SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpill manager partner working with MER on spill response and preparedness management.
• Witt O'Brien'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpill manager partner providing additional expertise in spill response and preparedness management.
• The Response GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpill manager partner providing support in spill response and preparedness management.
• North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental organization partnership supporting coastal conservation efforts and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• USS Orleck Jacksonville Naval MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric naval ship restoration project where MER provided in-kind services removing ballast water and treating liquid waste, supporting the maritime industry and community.
• Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to rail safety education since 1972. Drummac has almost a dozen trained OLI employees representing OLI at events and presentations to spread rail safety message. Approximately 85 staff have participated in OLI training with 15 serving as volunteer instructors and one as national coach.
• Baking Memories 4 KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit organization providing all-expense-paid vacations to theme parks in Orlando for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Drummac supports this charity annually by sending cookies to crews during holidays.
• Seattle Children's HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal Diving & Salvage holds annual golf tournament benefiting Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation, having raised over $500,000 over 15+ years.
• Alaska SeaLife CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlaska facility combining public aquarium with marine research, education, and wildlife response. Global staff in Anchorage is involved as corporate sponsors.
• The Donna FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-rated nonprofit providing financial assistance and support to those living with breast cancer and funding breast cancer research at Mayo Clinic. Moran makes annual corporate donations to support this cause.
• Northwest Hope & Healing FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeattle-based nonprofit providing immediate financial assistance exclusively to breast cancer patients. Selected by Global Diving & Salvage as recipient of Moran's 2023 annual corporate breast cancer awareness donation.
• Spill Control Association of America (SCAA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading trade group in the oil spill response industry. MER is a member supporting industry standards and best practices.
• American Salvage Association (ASA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade association for the salvage industry. Global Diving & Salvage is an associate member.
• Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for commercial diving. Global Diving & Salvage is a member meeting or exceeding all OSHA, USCG, and ADCI Consensus Standards requirements.
• International Salvage UnionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational trade organization for salvage operations. Global Diving & Salvage is a member.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Apex Companies, LLC: Apex is a national environmental consulting, remediation, and industrial services firm competing with MER on environmental site assessment, soil/groundwater remediation, and industrial cleaning for utility and infrastructure clients.
• Brand Industrial Services (now known as BrandSafway): Brand provides industrial cleaning, hydroblasting, and specialty maintenance services to refineries, power plants, and petrochemical facilities, directly overlapping MER's hydroblasting, tank cleaning, and turnaround service lines.
• US Ecology (now part of Republic Services): US Ecology operates hazardous waste treatment, disposal, and recycling facilities serving industrial, refinery, and utility customers—a direct competitor for MER's hazmat and WRI recycling streams prior to acquisition by Republic Services.
• National Response Corporation (NRC): NRC is one of the largest US oil spill response organizations holding OSRO classifications and serving the same government, cooperative, and marine customers as MER's Emergency Response and Preparedness business.
• HydroChemPSC (now part of Clean Harbors): HydroChemPSC was a leading industrial cleaning and hydroblasting provider serving petrochemical and utility end markets—essentially a direct competitor for MER's Aqua Technology and tank cleaning operations prior to acquisition by Clean Harbors.
• Clean Harbors, Inc. Clean Harbors is the largest US environmental services company offering hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, emergency spill response, and environmental remediation under one platform—directly overlapping MER's integrated service portfolio and competing on the same utilities, petrochemical, and government accounts.
• Heritage Environmental Services: Heritage provides hazardous waste management, recycling, and environmental remediation services across North America with multiple treatment and disposal facilities, competing head-to-head with MER's hazardous materials, WRI recycling, and site remediation offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Tidewater Inc. Tidewater is a large offshore marine services provider with capabilities adjacent to MER's commercial diving, salvage, and inspection services through Global Diving, sharing marine customer relationships in offshore and coastal markets.
• Stericycle, Inc. Stericycle is a large-scale regulated waste and compliance services provider with national coverage that competes with MER on hazardous waste streams and environmental service offerings, while being larger and more diversified across healthcare waste.
• Veolia Environmental Services North America: Veolia is a global environmental services player with North American operations spanning hazardous waste, industrial services, and water/wastewater treatment—competing with MER on remediation and wastewater/oil recycling at greater scale and international breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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