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EnviroServe Addition Brings Complimentary Environmental Services

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We’re excited to welcome the EnviroServe team that is now associated with Savage and Sunpro. EnviroServe’s expertise in specialized waste management and disposal services will be complimentary to the emergency response and environmental mitigation services provided by Sunpro, and our combined capabilities will provide value for all of our Customers and the industries we serve.

Read the Savage news release below for more information:

March 1, 2018

Savage Grows its Environmental Service Capabilities with EnviroServe Acquisition

SALT LAKE CITY—Savage continues to expand its environmental service capabilities, announcing today that it has purchased EnviroServe, a specialized waste transportation and disposal services company with offices in Cleveland, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia. EnviroServe operates throughout the United States and Canada, providing remediation, testing, removal, packaging, transportation and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, universal and recyclable wastes and materials.

“We welcome the EnviroServe team and look forward to serving Customers with mission-critical services that enhance the environmental solutions we provide with our Sunpro business,” said Kirk Aubry, Savage president and chief executive officer. “EnviroServe, and its specialized waste transportation and disposal services, will be an excellent addition to Savage both operationally and culturally, with their extensive industry knowledge and the commitment to Customer service and safety they’ve demonstrated over the past 28 years.”

Established in 1990, EnviroServe has become a trusted provider of one-stop, specialized services; earning a reputation for reliability and growing to include more than 100 highly trained Team Members. EnviroServe stands out because of its technical expertise and broad service offerings, supported by one of the largest and most comprehensive fleets of specialized vehicles in the region. The current management team at EnviroServe will continue to lead the business as part of Savage.

“This is a terrific opportunity to build upon our team’s accomplishments and expand our reach by aligning with Savage and Sunpro, while staying focused on providing the high level of service our Customers have come to expect,” said George Karas, EnviroServe president. “Savage has a long and successful history, and we’re pleased to be able to continue to grow our business as part of the Savage team and contribute to our shared success.”

EnviroServe is able to support Customer needs from waste identification, to transportation, to final disposal, with comprehensive services that also include remediation, equipment rentals, underground tank removal and cleaning, PCB transportation and disposal, facility clean-up and closures, consulting and more. To learn more about EnviroServe or to request service, visit enviroserve.com or call 1-800-642-1311.

Today’s acquisition of the EnviroServe business follows Savage’s purchase of Sunpro in February of 2017. Founded in 1989, Sunpro provides emergency response and planned environmental services across the Midwest and beyond, including spill response, remediation and transportation of environmental waste, serving a variety of industries including railroads, oil and gas companies and many others. Sunpro currently operates 11 facilities from Pittsburgh to St. Louis. Learn more at www.sunproservices.com.

About Savage
With more than 70 years of experience in hundreds of locations across North America and internationally, Savage is a trusted partner for safely moving and managing critical materials and helping Customers optimize their supply chains. Savage specializes in rail, truck and marine transportation, logistics, materials handling, and other industrial and environmental services. Industries served by Savage include oil refineries, power generation, railroads, food and agriculture, oil and gas, mining, chemicals and petrochemicals, ports and terminals, and construction. To learn more, visit www.savageservices.com.

Media Contact: Jeff Hymas, Communications Director
801-944-6584; jeffhymas@savageservices.com

Affiliate of SUNPRO Expands International Operations with New Querétaro, Mexico Petroleum Terminal

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As part of Savage Companies, SUNPRO, welcomes the announcement of a new petroleum transload terminal in central Mexico that will be operated by a subsidiary of Savage and commence operations in January 2018. Located near the city of Querétaro, the terminal is served by the Kansas City Southern de Mexico railroad and provides access to strategic ports and U.S. based refinery centers.

The Querétaro terminal will provide an optimal location for transferring and storing refined petroleum products. Initially, the terminal will serve manifest rail volumes, transferring products directly from railcars into trucks. Following permitting approvals, Savage plans to add tank storage and fixed facilities for high-speed rail unloading, product blending and truck loading. At full build out the terminal will handle unit train volumes.

Development Contact: Mike Miller, VP Business Development
801-944-6659; MikeM@savageservices.com

Fort Worth, TX BNSF ICS320 Training

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SUNPRO representatives recently attended the BNSF ICS320 training class in Fort Worth, Texas. This was a three-day BNSF Incident Management Team (IMT) course consisting of an overview of the concepts, principles and protocols of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS).

This training included incorporation of railroad-relevant materials and case studies exemplifying the adaptation of NIMS ICS to railroad emergency response activities and objectives. The team-building training utilized derailment scenarios designed to engage our local, regional and corporate BNSF IMT consisting of Hazmat, Environmental, Safety, Claims, and Public Affairs staff as well as local and regional incident management contractors and consultants.

SUNPRO was one of 9 national response companies asked to attend the training. Upon completion of the derailment scenario, attendees were asked to complete a final exam to insure compliance and understanding of the NIMS ICS organization. SUNPRO is now part of the BNSF National Incident Command Team available to respond to large incidents requiring the activation of the Incident Management Team.

New St. Louis Regional Office

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SUNPRO Expands Its Services throughout Illinois & Missouri with the opening of a New St. Louis Regional Office

SUNPRO is proud to announce the opening of its tenth office in Edwardsville, Illinois, which will expand SUNPRO’s award-winning service throughout Central Illinois and Eastern Missouri.

The new location is being spearheaded by St. Louis Regional Operations Manager Eric Hutchison, with the support of the SUNPRO Midwest Operations District. The office is immediately available for both emergency and planned projects involving spill remediation, railcar inspections and transfers, vacuum truck operations, sampling services, hazardous material handling and more.

“Our goal has always been and will continue to provide the very best service to our existing clients and locations where their operations can benefit from our presence.” Says Scott Denson, SUNPRO Client Services Manager. “Additionally, once SUNPRO opens in a region, it has been a standard that the operations grow as a result of repeat business and recommendations from our customers.”

SUNPRO’s St. Louis Regional Office is located just east of the city in Edwardsville, Illinois…in close proximity to major highways to provide rapid response as needed. The office can be dispatched 24-hours a day at 1.800.488.0910. Call to schedule services, request an emergency response, or inquire about SUNPRO’s services.

Canadian Pacific Railway Award

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At the invitation of the Canadian Pacific Railway, SUNPRO participated in a Contractors Conference held in Minneapolis on April 5, 2017. Rosemary Malatesta, a SUNPRO Invoicing Supervisor from the North Canton Office and Jon Bush, Regional Manager of the SUNPRO Galesburg Office attended and were awarded with a plaque of appreciation for the “Hard Work and Dedicated Services Contributing to the Success of the Canadian Pacific Emergency Response Team.”

SUNPRO provides environmental cleanup, tankcar transfers/flaring/ cleaning and AAR tankcar repair services to the Canadian Pacific Railway. Due to their geographic location, the SUNPRO Midwest Regional offices located in Schererville and Galesburg offices are well situated to service Canadian Pacific. Services are both planned and emergency response, and are provided in railyards or along tracks or spurs on an “as needed” –“on call” basis. Over half of the 23 individual projects performed for Canadian Pacific last year were emergency response services.

Pictured above: Rosemary Malatesta, who attended the Canadian Pacific Contractors Conference with Jon Bush, to receive the Award on behalf of the SUNPRO Team

2017 CSXT Award

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On March 7, 2017, SUNPRO attended the CSXT Environmental Contractors Annual Conference in Savannah.

SUNPRO team member Scott Denson received the CSXT Individual Service award. In receiving the award, Scott recognized the collaboration and teamwork by the entire SUNPRO team.

 

Shown in the picture are: Ryan Prewitt (CSX Manager of Hazardous Materials), Scott Lantz (SUNPRO -North Canton), Scott Denson (SUNPRO -Chicago), Mike McBride (Savage)

Savage Acquires Industrial and Environmental Field Services Company SUNPRO

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Savage Acquires Industrial and Environmental Field Services Company Sunpro

SALT LAKE CITY – Savage has increased its service capabilities by acquiring Midwest-based industrial and environmental field services company SUNPRO, Inc. Founded in 1989, SUNPRO provides emergency response and planned services including spill response, remediation and transportation of environmental waste, across a variety of industries. SUNPRO currently operates nine facilities, supporting more than 100 customers in 12 states.

“We serve many of the same industries and customers, so there’s synergy in combining SUNPRO’s environmental response capabilities with the industrial solutions Savage already provides,” said Kirk Aubry, Savage President and CEO. “We believe our 230-plus operating locations coupled with SUNPRO’s expertise and success will greatly increase our ability to serve customers in more places.”

“Savage and SUNPRO both have a strong commitment to safety and doing things right, and we are truly excited about this opportunity,” said Ken Kozak, SUNPRO Vice President. “We expanded our operations last year, and our more than 120 team members are always quick to address customers’ specific environmental needs. Savage’s business information and operations systems will enable us to continue to improve our efficiency and provide even greater value for customers.”

SUNPRO has service centers across the Midwest, in Toledo, Cleveland, North Canton and Steubenville, Ohio; Chicago and Galesburg, Illinois; Indianapolis and Elkhart, Indiana; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

SUNPRO’s highly trained workforce is able to handle situations ranging from chemical releases, tank truck rollovers, pipeline emergencies, train derailments, leaking containers, maritime spills, in-plant releases and more. SUNPRO provides services for rail facilities and operations that include railcar cleaning, inspection and repairs, and mobile re-certification. For the oil and gas industry, SUNPRO provides fluids transportation, vac truck services and containment services. For more information about SUNPRO, visit sunproservices.com.

About Savage
Founded in 1946, Savage is a privately owned supply-chain solutions and industrial services company with more than 3,000 team members in over 230 operating locations throughout North America and internationally. Savage supports a wide variety of customers in the production, manufacturing and distribution of energy resources and other essential commodities. The Company’s capabilities span rail, truck and marine transportation and logistics, terminal and facility operation and design, materials handling, and other industrial services (savageservices.com).

Contact: 
Jeff Hymas, Savage Director of Communications
801-944-6584
jeffhymas@savageservices.com

SUNPRO Receives Service Awards from CSX Transportation

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SUNPRO was the recipient of two awards at the 2016 CSX Environmental Contractors Conference in Savannah, Georgia earlier this year. Chris Curtis, Chicago Regional Manager, and Scott Lantz, Emergency Response Project Manager, both received Field Service Awards for their work in 2015. These awards join previous accolades SUNPRO has received from CSX, including seven Field Service Awards, two Awards of Excellence and the Performance Quality Award, which designated SUNPRO as the Top Contractor of the Year.

SUNPRO was founded in 1989 and is a leading provider of environmental, rail and electrical services across the Midwest and East Coast. Since 2014, SUNPRO has opened four additional offices to expand its award-winning coverage throughout Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. SUNPRO strives to lead the industry in providing unparalleled service, both in the field and following on-site operations, and thanks CSX for recognizing that commitment to excellence. We look forward to providing this high level of service to all of our clients in 2017!

SUNPRO, Inc. Saves Shippers Time and Money with On-Site Testing and Approval of Loaded Railcars

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SUNPRO, Inc. is proud to announce that it has received the Quality Assurance Program Certification from the Association of American Railroads as specified in M-1003. This certification allows SUNPRO’s Ohio Regional Office (SUNO) and Chicago Regional Office (SUNS) to conduct bubble leak testing of tank cars following the removal and replacement of tank car service equipment, including the changing of gaskets, valves, pressure relief devices, and more.

SUNPRO is now equipped and immediately available to perform on-site bubble leak testing of tank cars without requiring the unloading of product or a One Time Movement Approval (OTMA). After the installation of replacement service equipment is complete, SUNPRO’s trained and certified personnel can have a tank car tested and approved for transport in just a few hours, saving the shipper both time and money. This field service will eliminate the need to send railcars to Home Shops for small repairs, avoiding lengthy downtime.

Chicago Regional Rail Program Manager Dave Estep is overseeing all testing operations and is excited about providing this efficient service to tank car shippers and leasers.

“SUNPRO is set to provide even greater service to tank car owners,” Estep explained. “We already have years of experience in identifying and replacing faulty valves, gaskets, pressure relief devices, and other appurtenances. Now, we can typically have these tank cars tested and back in service the very same day.”

To schedule a service appointment or learn more about SUNPRO’s testing procedures, please contact Matt Mendenhall at (219) 322-9054 ext. 303.

The Ohio EPA Recognizes SUNPRO’s Commitment to Excellence

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The Sunpro Regional Emergency Response Manager for Ohio was recently contacted by an On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) regarding a recent environmental project for a private client in Northeast Ohio. Sunpro had responded to a petroleum release resulting from an equipment fire. The OSC expressed that he was very pleased with Sunpro’s response team’s work, and specifically praised the SUNPRO Project Manager for his consistent professionalism, decisive decision making, and hard work; key attributes that he rarely sees from other contractors. “When Sunpro arrives on site, I breathe a sigh of relief,” he said.

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