Ara Partners has invested in Natural World Products (NWP), a Northern Ireland-based household organic waste recycling company.
The global private equity and infrastructure firm said it has committed additional capital to support NWP’s platform growth and infrastructure development, with plans to expand operations into new recycling and decarbonisation initiatives.
Teresa O’Flynn, partner and co-head of Ara Infrastructure, said: ”NWP is a key player in the drive toward achieving our net zero targets and a business that aligns perfectly with Ara Infrastructure’s investment focus. With market leading organics recycling capabilities, we see a significant opportunity to transform the business into a more fully integrated waste-to-energy provider.”
Colm Warren, NWP’s CEO said: ”NWP’s evolution is a testament to how a local SME, with the right vision, team and support, can grow into a platform that attracts sophisticated institutional infrastructure capital.
“This investment marks a major milestone for the organics, soil health, and decarbonisation sectors on the Island, accelerating not just NWP’s growth but the broader infrastructure solutions needed for sustainable economic progress. We are thrilled to partner with Ara and look forward to working with Teresa and the team to realise our shared vision for the future.”
NWP manages 330,000 tonnes of household organic waste annually. It processes 50% of the recyclables from Local Authority Collected Municipal Waste in Northern Ireland. Headquartered in West Belfast, NWP also has sites in Armagh, Craigavon, Antrim and Down.
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