Routeware, Inc., a leading provider of integrated technology solutions for the waste and recycling industry and聽Inc. 5000 company, announced the acquisition of Wastech, Inc. the owner of the RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro platforms. With this strategic acquisition, Routeware now offers best-in-class, purpose-built platforms for both waste haulers and municipalities, strengthening the Company鈥檚 position as the category leader in technology solutions for the waste collection industry.
鈥淭his combination is yet another important milestone in Routeware鈥檚 continued drive to transform the waste and recycling industry,鈥� said Paul Rafalowski, CEO at Routeware. 鈥淭his is an incredibly exciting time for us, as we welcome the customers, people, partnerships and technology associated with RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro to the Routeware family. Our missions, what we do and the outcomes we鈥檙e driving for our customers could not be more aligned. This combination will be truly transformational for our industry.鈥�
Routeware鈥檚 robust product offerings include the Company鈥檚 recently-launched Elements, which is specifically designed for waste collection operators. The addition of RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro to the Routeware portfolio provides specially designed capabilities for municipalities and local governments with a full breadth of functionality of waste collection operations, street sweeping, and snow removal. By acquiring RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro, Routeware offers its municipal customers the ability to reduce costs, improve their service offerings and improve overall safety. This acquisition further highlights Routeware鈥檚 commitment to investing in its product offerings to better serve its customers and to providing seamless continuity and support to nearly 1,500 municipal customers using these solutions.
鈥淭he alignment created by this transaction will be transformational to both Routeware and its expanding family of products, as well as for local governments and waste haulers who are in pursuit of operational excellence,鈥� said Stephen Goldsmith, former Mayor of Indianapolis, Professor of Urban Policy at John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and Director of Data-Smart City Solutions. 鈥淭he data, technology and best practices available through these products are essential for efficient and effective waste and recycling collection.鈥�