EBI News for May 13, 2026 – Kleinfelder launches PFAS lab with nationwide mobile testing capabilities

Montrose Environmental becomes Onterris

Montrose Environmental Group (Little Rock, Ark.) announced that it has re-branded as Onterris, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. Founded 14 years ago, the pure play environmental company has made more than 70 acquisitions in environmental consulting, testing and analysis, and treatment. The new global brand includes Montrose Environmental in the United States and Canada; ECT2, CTEH and Enthalpy Analytical in the United States; and Epic Environmental in Australia. According to Onterris, the new identity creates “a clearer, more consistent experience for clients and partners across regions and services. We believe this change will strengthen alignment, enhance client engagement and support continued long-term organic growth.” The company has around 3,500 employees and reported revenue of $830.5 million in fiscal 2025, up 19.3% over the prior year.

WSP reports strong profitability in Q1 2026 

WSP Global Inc. (Montreal, Canada) announced revenues for the first quarter ended March 27, 2026 of $4.55 billion and net revenues $3.71 billion, up 3.7% and 10.8% respectively compared to the first quarter of 2025. Net revenue organic growth stood at 5% when normalized for fewer billable days than in the comparable period in 2025. Net revenue acquisition growth of 9% was principally driven by the acquisitions of TRC Companies, completed in February 2026, and Ricardo plc in October 2025. Backlog reached a record level of $19.7 billion, up 19% in the 12-month period and representing 11.5 months of revenues. “I am pleased with the solid start to the year, with net revenue in line with expectations and strong profitability at the higher end of our adjusted EBITDA outlook range,” said Alexandre L’Heureux, president and CEO of WSP.

Kleinfelder launches PFAS lab with nationwide mobile testing capabilities

Kleinfelder Inc. (San Diego, Calif.) has expanded its water treatment and laboratory services with two new PFAS testing capabilities: a dedicated laboratory and mobile pilot units designed, owned, and deployed by Kleinfelder’s technical professionals. The PFAS laboratory, based in Kleinfelder’s McClure, Ohio location, accepts samples from across the United States. The mobile pilot units can be deployed at clients’ sites throughout North America. The treatability laboratory includes both rapid small-scale column testing and batch isotherm bench-scale testing, allowing side?by?side evaluation of granular activated carbon, ion exchange, and alternative media under conditions that replicate full?scale operation. The mobile pilot units feature similar treatment systems.

Arcadis reports strong order intake of €1.1B in the first quarter

Arcadis (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) reported net revenues of €933 million in the first quarter, representing 0.8% organic growth driven by key markets in the United States and Europe and partially offset by ongoing challenges in Property & Investment, particularly in Canada and China. Backlog totaled €3.8 billion, representing 4.6% organic growth year-to-date driven by Water, Climate and Advisory in the firm’s Resilience business line. Net revenue growth in the firm’s Resilience business was propelled by water optimization in the United States, AI integration and strong client relationships. In the UK, water projects related to AMP8 gained momentum in the quarter. Energy Transition and Advisory saw strong growth thanks to large transmission, distribution and grid readiness programs in Germany and The Netherlands. While a large contract was being wound down in environmental restoration, Arcadis reported that higher-value opportunities were progressing through the U.S. pipeline, led by power, energy and government clients, in addition to rising PFAS demand.

ERM and Carbmee bring AI to Scope 3

ERM (London, UK) has partnered with carbon management solutions provider Carbmee (Berlin, Germany) to help manufacturers deliver measurable emissions reductions across complex value chains. Carbmee’s AI-powered platform collects supplier-specific, product- and site-level emissions data at scale to identify Scope 3 hotspots. Building on these insights, ERM delivers targeted supplier engagement and decarbonization programs – from the redesign of emissions?intensive materials and supply chains to renewable electricity procurement and power purchase agreements. The partnership’s goal is to help clients use credible, auditable Scope 3 data to drive targeted decarbonization and enhance business performance.

AtkinsRéalis and Oxford Robotics Institute form nuclear partnership

AtkinsRéalis (Montreal, Canada) and Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI, Oxford, UK), the University of Oxford’s center for robotics and artificial intelligence, announced a new global partnership to accelerate the adoption of autonomous robotic solutions for the nuclear and energy sectors. This collaboration builds on joint work in the UK, where ORI systems have been integrated into AtkinsRéalis robotics platforms for autonomous navigation, advanced mapping, and hotspot detection at nuclear sites. The new partnership expands this work internationally, focusing on reducing the time people need to spend in hazardous environments while enhancing capability and efficiency. “This partnership allows us to rapidly move autonomous robotics from research to operational deployment on nuclear power plants around the world,” said Sam Stephens, head of digital for nuclear, at AtkinsRéalis. 

WRF publishes Hazen-led quarry lakes study

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has published a report titled Evolution and Characterization of Water Quality in Quarry Lakes based on a project led by investigators from Hazen and Sawyer (New York, N.Y.). The project evaluated long-term water quality trends in quarry lake systems in the United States and compared them to natural lakes and reservoirs. The investigation yielded insights into the quality of quarry and gravel pit lake water, and strategies for using these artificial lakes for water storage. Findings will help utilities and water professionals evaluate the potential of reclaimed quarries and gravel pits for offline water storage. According to Hazen, this can be especially relevant for utilities considering recycled water storage as part of indirect potable reuse and surface water augmentation programs. The project also resulted in a new screening tool called QL-FeaST to help identify local options for potential water storage and to explore regional water quality conditions. 

Clean Harbors delivers record revenue in Q1

Clean Harbors Inc. (Norwell, Mass.), a provider of environmental and industrial services, announced that it began 2026 with better-than-expected first-quarter results. Revenues increased to $1.46 billion, up from $1.43 billion in the same period of 2025. Within the firm’s Environmental Services (ES) segment, Technical Services grew revenue by 5% on demand for disposal and recycling services, including higher project and PFAS-related work, as well as collecting more volumes. Safety-Kleen Environmental Services’ revenue in the segment increased by 7%; incineration utilization was at 80%; landfill volumes rose 34%; and field services revenue grew 7% as the firm responded to a steady stream of customer emergencies across the United States, including a large-scale project that generated approximately $10 million in revenue. Overall, the ES segment delivered its 16th consecutive quarter of year-over-year adjusted EBITDA margin improvement. 

Arlington Capital Partners acquires ENERCON

Arlington Capital Partners announced it has acquired ENERCON (Kennesaw, Ga.) from Oaktree Capital Management. ENERCON is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, environmental, and project management firm with a focus on nuclear and other highly regulated power end markets. ENERCON will be merged with Arlington’s portfolio company Pond & Company, a full-service design and engineering firm serving the federal government and the energy industry. “We have begun a once-in-a-generation structural shift in power demand driven by AI, the onshoring of manufacturing, and changing national security priorities,” said Michael Lustbader, a managing partner at Arlington. “Meeting this demand will require rapid retooling of alternative energy resources and infrastructure, which, together, ENERCON and Pond are uniquely positioned to support. By combining ENERCON’s deep nuclear and power engineering expertise with Pond’s established strengths in federal energy, natural gas, and mission-critical infrastructure, we are creating a highly differentiated platform with real momentum.”

Skyview Ventures expands beekeeping program across solar portfolio

Skyview Ventures together with its solar company Davis Hill Development (Nashville, Tenn.) has expanded its partnership with HiveTracks (Creston, N.C.). The partnership will scale data-driven environmental monitoring and managed pollinator programs across Skyview Ventures’ solar portfolio. Skyview Ventures is both an investor in HiveTracks and the company’s first solar industry client. The collaboration began in 2025 with eight solar projects across New York, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Connecticut. Following the success of the initial rollout, Skyview Ventures plans to expand the program. “Our partnership… demonstrates how beekeeping, environmental data, and renewable energy infrastructure can work together to create measurable environmental impact,” said Max Rünzel, HiveTracks’ chief executive.

Fusion Capital acquires AQUALIS

Fusion Capital Partners announced it has acquired AQUALIS (Morrisville, N.C.), a provider of sustainable water management, engineering and compliance services, from DFW Capital Partners. AQUALIS has specialized in stormwater and wastewater management since its founding in 2001. “The water management ecosystem has been a priority focus area for Fusion for several years,” said Jeff Chaney, principal and co-founder. “The importance of stormwater and wastewater infrastructure continues to rise… We believe our experience in the space can help accelerate the Company’s growth into a leading middle-market platform.”

Clean power grew U.S. economy by $150B in 2025

According to the latest Annual Clean Power Market Report from the American Clean Power Assn. (ACP), the clean power sector invested $79 billion in new projects and supported more than 1.4 million jobs in 2025. Utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage accounted for 91% of all new power capacity connected to the U.S. grid, delivering over 50 gigawatts of new supply – enough to power roughly 7 million homes.  The clean power industry directly employed more than 437,000 Americans last year, rising to more than 1.4 million jobs nationwide when broader economic activity associated with the sector was included. Americans directly employed by the industry earned over $78,000 on average in 2025, 15% higher than the national average.

Prestige Environmental joins LaBella Associates

Prestige Environmental (Somerset, N.J.), a provider of environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, waste management, and remediation services, has joined LaBella Associates (Rochester, N.Y.), an international architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm. The transaction expands LaBella’s environmental services operations, particularly in the tri-state region. Founded in 1993, Prestige Environmental employs engineers, geologists, and environmental professionals, including New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Licensed Site Remediation Professionals. Morrissey Goodale initiated the transaction and advised Prestige Environmental.

Willdan expands commercial energy capabilities

Willdan Group Inc. (Anaheim, Calif.) announced the acquisition of Burton Energy Group LLC (Atlanta, Ga.). Burton provides energy management, energy procurement, energy efficiency, and turnkey asset replacement services to multi-site commercial clients, which include monitoring over 60,000 client sites across the United States. Burton reported approximately $103 million in contract revenue and $15 million in net revenue in 2025. “Burton more than doubles Willdan’s strategic expansion in the commercial sector by acting as a trusted advisor to many Fortune 500 clients, strengthening a key pillar of growth for Willdan,” said Mike Bieber, Willdan’s CEO.

Moringa seeds may offer natural way to remove microplastics

Moringa leaves and seeds are best known for their nutritional value. However, moringa seeds are also being studied for their potential role in water purification. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University in Brazil have demonstrated that Moringa oleifera seed saline extract (MOS-SE) offers a viable and sustainable alternative to conventional aluminum-based coagulants for removing PVC microplastics from drinking water. Published in ACS Omega, key findings establish that MOS-SE achieves removal efficiency greater than 98%, comparable to that of alum, while being effective across a broader pH range—offering significant operational advantages for water treatment facilities. Moreover, demonstration that in-line filtration performs equivalently to direct filtration eliminates the need for energy-intensive flocculation, reducing both capital and operational costs.