Jim Ricchiuti's questions to Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Chris Grenga, on for Jim Ricchiuti, asked for details on the first fleet customer for the Castrol circular oil offering, the sales funnel for similar deals, and whether the company is evaluating other geographic expansions for the semiconductor vertical.
Answer
Co-CEO Michael Battles explained the Castrol partnership involves collecting used oil and selling back a premium, low-carbon product, noting the sales pipeline is strong despite long lead times for large fleets. Co-CEO Eric Gerstenberg confirmed they are actively evaluating other geographies for semiconductor-related expansion beyond Phoenix, driven by strong customer relationships and market growth.