The first oil crisis in the mid-1970s opened David Carabetta’s eyes to the reality that earth’s resources are finite and need responsible stewardship. The epiphany launched his company, United Industrial Services, in Meriden, Conn. It operates on a “total recycling” business model, reusing everything from the wastes the company collects to the containers they are shipped in.It’s an ideal setup for a diverse business that includes industrial cleaning and vacuum loading of waste from customers and internal processes. How these processes fit into the company’s larger mission is a lesson in planned, scaled, service diversification. A strong, clear vision, combined
