Momentum Environmental Announces Acquisition of Corbett Industrial Cleaning Services

Investment marks milestone in Momentum’s eastern expansion by boosting industrial cleaning capabilities and strengthening regional leadership team

BATH, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentum Environmental, LLC (“Momentum”), a vertically integrated provider of environmental and industrial services, announced today the acquisition of certain assets of Corbett Industrial Cleaning Services (“CICS”). The acquisition, completed in partnership with CICS Founder Craig Corbett, expands Momentum’s capabilities and operational presence in eastern New York and New England, supporting the company’s broader growth strategy in contiguous geographies.

"Momentum's success has always been rooted in partnering with companies that reflect the values and standards we've built our business on," said Bill Hunter, CEO of Momentum. "Craig and the CICS team have created an exceptional organization with a strong reputation for precision, safety, and execution throughout eastern New York. We're pleased to welcome them to Momentum as we continue deepening our presence across the region."

This transaction marks Momentum’s fourth acquisition since 2024, advancing the company's goal of building a robust and scalable regional environmental services platform. The investment increases Momentum’s territorial reach and adds operational capacity to better serve industrial and commercial clients in New York. With this acquisition, Momentum now operates three New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)-permitted waste processing facilities and seven service locations in Bath, Lancaster, Rochester, Syracuse, Oswego, Tonawanda, and Albany, New York.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered near Albany, New York, CICS is a leading environmental services provider specializing in industrial cleaning and waste management. The company serves both public and private sector clients, including manufacturers, environmental service providers, engineering firms, municipalities, and general contractors involved in transportation, energy, and infrastructure development. Known for its technical expertise and provision of technology-enabled cleaning methods, CICS has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for mission-critical industrial challenges in eastern New York.

As part of the acquisition, CICS Founder Craig Corbett will serve as Director of Operations for Momentum’s eastern region. As a shareholder in Momentum, Corbett will continue to lead operations across the capital region and New England while helping to expand the company's environmental services platform.

"Joining Momentum is an exciting next chapter for our employees and customers," said Craig Corbett, founder and President of Corbett Industrial Cleaning Services. "From our first conversations, it was clear we shared the same commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence. Becoming part of a larger, vertically integrated organization allows us to broaden what we’ve created while preserving the relationships that have defined our business for more than a decade. I am excited to continue leading our operations as we scale across eastern New York and New England."

"We're building Momentum with a long-term view, and acquisitions like CICS play an important role in that strategy," said Rick Brienzi, Chief Financial Officer of Momentum. "CICS adds valuable capabilities in a key market and complements our existing operations. We look forward to investing in the business and reinforcing the strong foundation both organizations have established."

Momentum is backed by Nonantum Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm. Momentum’s growth strategy includes additional acquisitions and the development of permitted waste processing assets to build a best-in-class environmental services company.

Momentum is searching for other complementary businesses to acquire in the environmental services space. If interested in learning more, please contact CEO Bill Hunter.

About Momentum Environmental
Momentum Environmental is a vertically integrated provider of non-discretionary waste processing, industrial cleaning, emergency response, and field services in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The company has locations in Bath, Lancaster, Rochester, Syracuse, Oswego, Tonawanda, and Albany, New York. For more information, visit www.momentumenvironmental.com.

About Nonantum Capital Partners
Founded in 2018 by a team of experienced private equity and management executives as a spin-out from Charlesbank Capital Partners, Nonantum is a Boston-based private equity firm. Nonantum focuses on investing in family and founder-owned businesses, corporate carve-outs, complex situations where personal partnership is critical, and opportunities exist for significant equity value creation. For more information, visit www.nonantumcapital.com.