(Picture, from left to right, Steven Splawn, Wayne's Environmental Services; Eric Frye, Wayne's Environmental Services; and Mikael Vinje, Anticimex)
Anticimex announced continued expansion in the U.S. with the acquisition of Wayne's Environmental Services.
Operating throughout Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. Wayne's achieved more than $27 million in annual revenue 2018. With the acquisition, Anticimex further strengthens its market position across the southeastern U.S.
Mikael Vinje, regional president Anticimex North America, said, “Partnering with the team at Wayne's positions Anticimex for an attractive and substantial growth trajectory in the key states of Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. Wayne's has established a remarkable team-centric culture, a relentless commitment to serving its customers, and a dynamic and growth-oriented business development process. The values that drive Waynes’ commitment to their customers and team members are very much aligned with Anticimex’s core values of trust, passion and innovation which further solidified the mutual decision to engage in this merger.”
Commenting on the transaction, Steven Splawn, CEO of Wayne's said, “Over 46 years ago, Wayne's was established through a strong commitment to the customer. For the last two decades, we have expanded that commitment through our mission to deliver world class service – every time, while placing great emphasis on our team members via our 'Dream' and 'You Matter' initiatives. With the alignment of core values and Anticimex's available resources, our team members will have unique opportunities to develop professionally and personally while continuing to steward what we have built. We are excited that our existing team will continue to lead our vision, strategy and service operations as we progress towards our 50th anniversary and beyond.”