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How PE-Backed Companies Inherit Hazmat Liability — and What to Do Before the Deal Closes
Article Summary Hazmat liability in a private equity acquisition does not disappear at closing — it transfers to the buyer, along with every training gap, packaging error, and misclassified shipment the target company never disclosed. This article explains why dangerous goods compliance is one of the most consistently underweighted risk categories in M&A due diligence:…
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Americase International Honors Bob Richard with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award for Global Leadership in Hazardous Materials Safety
Americase International, a leading provider of custom packaging, testing, and regulatory consulting solutions for hazardous materials and high-value goods, today announced that Bob Richard, whose more than 28-year career includes leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the United Nations, and international dangerous goods regulatory bodies, has…
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Americase International to Release “Mastering Lithium-Ion Battery Safety,” a First-of-Its-Kind Industry Guide
Debuting June 18 in Annapolis, this new practitioner guide delivers real-world frameworks for the safe transportation, handling, and storage of lithium-ion batteries.
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Americase International Unites Three Leaders in Dangerous Goods Protection, Compliance, & Lithium Battery Safety Testing
Americase, HazMat Safety Consulting and Fulcrum Testing unite to deliver integrated engineering, compliance, & safety testing for hazmat and high-value cargo
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The Smarter Way to Store Lithium Batteries
Global rules, air restrictions, and carrier pressure are reshaping lithium battery shipping. Learn what manufacturers need to know to stay compliant.
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Know What You Are Buying: Hazmat Due Diligence in Private Equity
A pyrotechnic device manufacturer discovered its product required explosive classification after 50 years of operation. A cautionary tale for PE acquisitions with hidden hazmat exposure.
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HazMat Safety Consulting Announces its April Webinar: Risk Reduction and Root Cause Analysis
HazMat Safety Consulting’s April webinar covers risk reduction and root cause analysis for hazmat incidents — led by former NTSB and PHMSA investigators. Free on LinkedIn Live.
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HazMat Safety Consulting Announces 2026 Leadership Webinar Series Schedule
HazMat Safety Consulting’s 2026 Leadership Webinar Series delivers monthly hazmat compliance and risk management training led by former PHMSA regulators.
