Environmental solutions company re-, has been renamed ‘SmartMatta’ following its acquisition by Barloworld Logistics (BL).

SmartMatta reduces the amount of waste companies send to landfills and lowers resource consumption and emissions. Integrated through the business development team, it has entered into an outsourced transport contract with Barloworld Transport, with 40 vehicles on fleet. It will service major BL clients.

“SmartMatta creates sustainable solutions that deliver a return on the environment for our clients and our planet,” explains managing director, Marilize Worst. “Now, as part of BL, we can accelerate our exploration of new solutions and services, and fulfil our mission of zero waste to landfill.”

The company has been in the waste management industry since 1988, becoming the first to receive ISO 14001 compliance in the sector. Employing over 700 people, it currently services around 170 sites across South Africa and covers private sector industries as well as parastatal organisations.