Harsco

Harsco Corporation is an environmental company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harsco operates in over 30 countries and employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide. The company addresses complex environmental issues for large industries, including steel, railways, and energy. Harsco's common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

History

Harsco was founded in 1853 as The Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Company and became the Harrisburg Steel Corporation in 1935. Following a series of acquisitions, the company became Harsco Corporation in 1956, forming three divisions: Metals & Minerals (Now Harsco Environmental), Rail, and Industrial.

By the early 1990s, Harsco products and services covered defense, industrial, commercial, and construction applications, with over 250 manufacturing, reclamation, distribution, and service facilities across 14 countries.

In 2018, Harsco acquired Altek, a UK producer of aluminum processing equipment.

In 2019, Harsco Metals & Minerals rebranded to Harsco Environmental, and acquired Clean Earth, a U.S. provider of services for specialty waste streams.

In April 2020, Harsco Corporation acquired the Environmental Solutions business (ESOL) from Stericycle, Inc.

Harsco operates as the mother company with its two main divisions Clean Earth and Harsco Environmental. Additional subsidiary companies include Altek, SteelPhalt, and Black Beauty Abrasives.

Financial information

Harsco reported total sales of USD $1.89 billion in fiscal year 2022.

Stock exchanges

Harsco is traded publicly on NYSE under Enviri Corporation with ticker symbol $NVRI.

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