Liberty Tire Recycling acquired by I Square Capital

Summit, NJ – I Squared Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Liberty Tire Recycling (“Liberty”) from Energy Capital Partners (“ECP”).

Liberty Tire Recycling is North America’s premier end-of-life tire recycling platform, operating more than 50 facilities nationwide. The company collects and processes over 215 million tires each year, transforming them into reusable materials that support industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.

The acquisition adds Liberty to I Squared’s expanding portfolio of sustainable infrastructure companies and underscores the firm’s commitment to building businesses that deliver both economic growth and environmental impact.

“Liberty has been successful because of our people and our shared values—keeping employees safe, delivering world-class service, and helping partners achieve their sustainability goals,” said Thomas Womble, CEO of Liberty Tire Recycling. “ECP has been a great partner, and we’re excited to continue our journey with I Squared as we expand and innovate across the circular economy.”

“Our investment in Liberty Tire Recycling reflects I Squared’s focus on building resilient, sustainable platforms that drive both economic and environmental value,” said Gautam Bhandari, Global Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at I Squared Capital. “We look forward to supporting Liberty’s continued growth and innovation.”

Drew Brown, Partner at Energy Capital Partners, added: “We are proud to have supported Liberty’s transformation into a leading, vertically integrated recycling platform. The company is well-positioned for continued success with I Squared.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.