Kinderhook Industries

Kinderhook Industries, established in 2003, is a New York-based private equity firm specializing in middle-market investments. It focuses on companies within the business services, environmental services, healthcare services, automotive, and light manufacturing sectors. The firm prefers early-stage companies and is registered as an Investment Adviser.

Louis Aurelio

Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer

Davis Bak

Associate

Melanie Bis

Associate

Matthew Bubis

Managing Director

Corwynne Carruthers

Managing Director

Blake Cholost

Vice President of Finance, Controller

Paul Cifelli

Managing Director

Taylor Cosme

Senior Associate

Tom Curran

Associate

Kyle Dawson

Vice President

Nate Druckenmiller

Vice President

Nathan Druckenmiller

Principal

Christopher Flood

Senior Associate

Joshua Fontenot

Vice President

Kevin Gayhardt

Senior Associate

Jack Hodgson

Associate

Sam Keenan

Managing Director

Carney Mahon

Senior Associate

Joseph Mayer

Vice President

Robert Michalik

Managing Director

Christian P. Michalik

Co-Founder and Managing General Partner

Liam Rogers

Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relation

Lisa Schmidt

CFO

Thomas Tuttle

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Brandon Watson

Managing Director

Michael Zoch

Managing Director

Past deals in Recycling

Apex Waste Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2024
Apex Waste Solutions is a privately owned waste and recycling company based in Denver, recognized as a leader in sustainability. The company provides a comprehensive range of solid waste collection services, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Apex Waste Solutions emphasizes environmentally conscious and customer-focused practices, offering affordable solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses and communities. In addition to standard waste collection, the company supplies roll-off containers to accommodate projects of various sizes, ensuring that clients have the necessary resources for effective waste management.

Compactor Rentals of America

Acquisition in 2024
Compactor Rentals of America, a division of National Waste Partners, specializes in providing rental services for commercial trash compactors and balers tailored to the industrial sector. The company offers a comprehensive rental program that includes essential services such as freight, delivery, installation, and maintenance. This service model is designed to assist various clients, including small and large businesses, school districts, government agencies, and utility companies, in enhancing their cash flow while reducing maintenance costs. By focusing on efficient waste management solutions, Compactor Rentals of America aims to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

CARDS Recycling

Acquisition in 2023
CARDS Recycling is a waste disposal and recycling company that caters to homes, businesses, and contractors. It provides a range of services, including residential and commercial waste collection, roll-off services, and recycling. The company specializes in scheduled curbside trash and recycling pick-up, as well as bulky item removal, ensuring that waste management is both efficient and cost-effective. By focusing on reliable service delivery, CARDS Recycling aims to streamline the disposal process for its clients while promoting sustainable practices in waste management.

Gulf Tanks Holdings

Acquisition in 2022
Gulf Tanks Holdings provides environmental solutions across a diverse set of end markets on the containment of liquid and solid industrial waste.

Live Oak Environmental

Acquisition in 2021
Live Oak Environmental is a solid waste hauling company based in northwestern Louisiana, offering services to residential, commercial, and industrial waste generators. The company operates under a long-term municipal contract in Bossier City and provides a range of waste management solutions, including waste pickup, heavy construction equipment hauling, and roll-off services for non-hazardous industrial waste. This includes the disposal of materials such as sewer sludge, asbestos, and contaminated soil from various clients, including factories, construction and demolition sites, contractors, and remodelers. Live Oak Environmental is committed to helping local businesses manage their waste responsibly while contributing positively to the environment.

Original One Parts

Acquisition in 2020
Original One Parts, LLC is a distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) auto parts, focusing on recycled and refinished components. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company was established in 2015 and caters to independent collision repair shops, dealership service centers, multi-shop locations (MSOs), and other customers. Original One Parts offers a range of auto parts including mechanical, electrical, absorption, suspension, and appearance components, providing cost-effective solutions for both collision and mechanical repairs.

Capital Waste Services

Acquisition in 2019
Capital Waste Services is a waste management company based in Columbia, South Carolina, offering a range of services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The company specializes in waste collection, disposal, and recycling, utilizing a fleet of trash pick-up vehicles to ensure efficient service. Capital Waste Services focuses on the recycling of various materials, including cardboard, metal, concrete, and tree brush, to support environmentally responsible waste management. By meeting the timely cleanup needs of its customers, the company plays a vital role in maintaining hygiene and sustainability in the Midlands of South Carolina.

Chemtron

Acquisition in 2019
Chemtron Corporation is an environmental services company that specializes in waste management solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, government, commodities, retail, and manufacturing. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including waste disposal, recycling, lab packing, and environmental remediation. Chemtron is committed to helping both private and public entities effectively manage their hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Through its diverse offerings, the company plays a vital role in promoting sustainable waste management practices across multiple industries.

Gold Medal Environmental

Acquisition in 2018
Gold Medal Services, LLC, based in Sewell, New Jersey, is a provider of waste and recycling services in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northern Delaware. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in non-hazardous solid waste management, offering collection, disposal, and recycling solutions for businesses, universities, residences, and municipalities. Gold Medal Services provides a range of services, including temporary and permanent open-top dumpsters and roll-off containers for construction, demolition, and special events. It also offers commercial dumpster rentals in various sizes and handles residential solid waste and recycling programs. Additionally, the company provides commercial recycling and garbage collection services, along with compaction and waste reduction systems. Gold Medal Services operates hauling and material recovery facilities in Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Woodbine, ensuring efficient and sustainable waste disposal for its clients.

Sumter Transport

Acquisition in 2015
Sumter Transport Company is located in Sumter, SC and has been providing these variations of service since 1951. For over 60 years, Sumter Transport has been the leader in innovative, non-traditional approaches to waste management and transportation. Our emphasis has been on mechanical methodologies that reduce the need for human effort and exposure while increasing the speed of removal. With our network of disposal facility partnerships, we have become the largest supplier of refinery waste to cement kilns throughout the United States. Health and Safety is Sumter Transport’s # 1 priority companywide. Our commitment to Sumter Transport Company’s health and safety program benefits everyone – our employees, our customers, the community, and the environment in which we share. Safety, quality, dependability, and solutions to your problems have been the keys to Sumter Transport’s continued years of success.

ACV Enviro

Acquisition in 2015
ACV Enviro is an industrial service firm with nearly 40 years of experience in providing a range of waste management services to both commercial and government clients. The company specializes in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, offering comprehensive solutions that include assessment, remediation, treatment, transportation, laboratory storage, and disposal. ACV Enviro operates on a 24-hour basis, often taking on challenging projects that require specialized expertise and technology. Their services extend from ultra-high-pressure hydroblasting and light construction to the transportation and disposal of hazardous materials. With a commitment to quality and innovation, ACV Enviro has established a strong reputation for effectively addressing complex industrial waste issues across various locations, including major urban utility facilities and municipal systems.
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