Patriot Environmental Services, a Crystal Clean company, and a leader in environmental and industrial services, has expanded its nationwide footprint with the strategic addition of five locations in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. The offices in Grand Rapids, MI; Toledo, OH; Richmond, VA; Charlotte, NC; and Tampa, FL extend Patriot鈥檚 capabilities and strengthen customer support across the Midwest and Southeast. This strategic expansion reinforces Patriot鈥檚 mission to deliver safe, compliant, and responsive solutions to customers across a broad range of industries.听
鈥淪ince Patriot became part of Crystal Clean in 2022, our team has been excited to bring their footprint to the nationwide stage,鈥� said Crystal Clean President and CEO Brian Recatto. 鈥淭his strategic expansion allows our customers located in the Midwest and Southeast U.S. to experience Patriot鈥檚 reputation for first-class industrial services and emergency response capabilities. Combining Patriot鈥檚 expanded reach with Crystal Clean鈥檚 strong network of service branches and waste treatment facilities positions us as a single-source provider customers can rely on for environmental and industrial services nationwide.鈥�听
Through the Grand Rapids, MI facility, Patriot will leverage bulk liquid waste logistics and industrial and field services capabilities to better serve customers in the Midwest. Tyler Gilbert serves as Branch Operations Manager, overseeing local operations and leading service delivery in this key market.听
A new office in Toledo, OH, serves as an important hub for expanding service across Ohio and surrounding states. The office is led by Bill Cedoz, Branch Operations Manager, who has more than 30 years of industrial and environmental experience. Cedoz鈥檚 leadership ensures the Toledo branch is well positioned to meet customers鈥� needs for specialized waste management and industrial services, backed by Patriot鈥檚 nationwide resources.听
Patriot also highlights its offices in Richmond, VA; Charlotte, NC; and Tampa, FL which began operations in 2023 and 2024. 听鈥淓ach of these offices provides local access to Patriot鈥檚 core services, including emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, remediation, and industrial field services,鈥� said Shawn Ball, Senior Vice President 鈥� Industrial Services. 鈥淭ogether with Grand Rapids and Toledo, these offices significantly enhance Patriot鈥檚 ability to deliver timely, compliant, and customer-focused support to industrial and commercial clients across the eastern United States.鈥�听
With the addition of these five locations, Patriot operates 23 offices nationwide. This growth reflects the company鈥檚 commitment to serving both existing and new customers, ensuring that industrial facilities, utilities, municipalities, and other organizations have access to responsive environmental solutions wherever they operate. From the West Coast to the Midwest and Southeast, Patriot delivers consistent service, supported by a network of trained professionals and specialized equipment designed to meet complex project demands.听