Addition of A & I, Inc. Strengthens Abatement Capabilities in Maryland and Extends EHC’s Reach into Virginia and the District of Columbia
LANCASTER, PA / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2026 / EHC Associates, a premier provider of abatement and remediation services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, announced today that it has acquired A & I, Inc., a complementary provider of asbestos, lead, and mold abatement services. Based in the greater Baltimore area, A & I has completed over 20,000 environmental abatement projects across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia since its founding in 1986. The acquisition strengthens EHC’s capabilities in Maryland and extends its reach into Virginia and the District of Columbia, uniting highly skilled workforces, strengthening operational capacity and broadening service coverage throughout the region, while maintaining A & I’s longstanding relationships with its customers, employees, and communities.
“A & I brings four decades of specialized abatement expertise and a highly skilled workforce, and that track record speaks for itself,” said Zack Beitz, Chief Operating Officer of EHC Associates. “Their established footprint across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia meaningfully strengthens our capabilities in the region, and A & I’s clients will now gain access to a wider range of environmental services. We couldn’t be more excited to build the next chapter together.”
“This partnership gives our clients access to a deeper range of environmental services and gives our employees a bigger platform to grow on,” said Matthew Smith, President of A & I, Inc. “EHC and PennSpring share our values and our focus on quality, and from our first conversations it was clear they intend to build on the foundation we’ve created. We’re excited about what comes next for our team, our clients, and the communities we’ve served for four decades.”
Founded in 1983, EHC Associates has expanded significantly during its more than five years of ownership by PennSpring Capital, a private investment firm based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With the strategic acquisitions of ecoservices, East Coast Concrete Coating, Penoco, and now A & I, EHC has built a platform that partners with strong regional operators, honors what makes them distinctive and unlocks new opportunities for their teams and customers.
“We seek to partner with exceptional founder-led businesses like A & I, preserve what makes them special, and support their teams with the resources and operational depth needed to grow thoughtfully over time,” stated EHC Chairman and PennSpring Managing Partner Lou Castelli. “By combining the strengths of great regional companies with EHC’s capabilities, we deliver consistent, high-quality service for clients while creating a durable organization positioned for long-term success.”
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About EHC Associates
Founded in 1983, EHC Associates is a leading provider of environmental remediation and specialty contracting services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Serving educational, industrial, government, corporate, and multi-family residential clients, EHC offers a full suite of services including asbestos and lead abatement, mold remediation, industrial duct cleaning, selective demolition, environmental consulting, and epoxy flooring. Known for high-quality, compliant, and safety-driven work, EHC serves as a single, trusted partner across the project lifecycle. EHC was acquired by PennSpring Capital in January 2021. Learn more at https://www.ehcassociates.com/.
About PennSpring Capital
PennSpring Capital partners with founder-led businesses to unlock liquidity while preserving culture, legacy, and momentum. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, PennSpring is a people-forward investment firm focused on lower middle market opportunities, investing in dynamic companies and helping them evolve to institutional scale. PennSpring’s principals are entrepreneurs with firsthand experience building and growing businesses. Since its founding in 2018, PennSpring has made 26 investments (including 18 majority positions) and completed 7 successful exits. Learn more at www.pennspring.com.
Contact
Lou Castelli | Managing Partner
lou@pennspring.com
SOURCE: PennSpring Capital
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