Mat Tech Industrial Services Earns ABC STEP Platinum Award for Elite Safety Performance and Operational Excellence

January 7, 2026

HOUSTON, TX — Mat Tech Industrial Services today announced it has achieved the Platinum level in the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) STEP safety management system, the industry’s gold standard for measuring safety performance.

This elite award recognizes companies that have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to jobsite safety and uphold a culture that values operational excellence above all else. Achieving the Platinum level signifies that Mat Tech has built world-class processes and a robust safety culture that permeates every aspect of its industrial service operations across the Gulf Coast.

“In our business, a safe operation is an efficient, reliable operation. This award is a direct reflection of our team’s daily discipline,” said Philip D’Avanzo, VP Strategic Development at Mat Tech. “Safety isn’t a checkbox for us; it’s the foundation of the reliability we promise our clients. For them, this award translates to project certainty and the confidence that we will never let a preventable incident disrupt their timeline.”

Mat Tech extends sincere thanks to Quais Savoir of H. B. Neild Construction for presenting the award, and to Katie Eastwood for representing Mat Tech at the ceremony. The company also acknowledges Jane Gimler and the entire ABC Southeast Texas Chapter for their leadership in advancing safety excellence across the industry.

Why This Matters for Mat Tech Clients

  • Reduced Project Risk: The STEP Platinum status is a verified, third-party endorsement of Mat Tech’s ability to mitigate risks on complex industrial sites.
  • Enhanced Reliability: A best-in-class safety program is proven to reduce incidents, leading to fewer delays and more predictable project outcomes.
  • A Vetted, Trusted Partner: For refineries, EPC contractors, and marine agents, this award serves as a pre-qualification, demonstrating Mat Tech meets the highest operational standards.

About Mat Tech Industrial Services

Mat Tech Industrial Services solves complex logistical and environmental challenges for the Gulf Coast’s most demanding industries. As a total waste provider, the company delivers turnkey solutions in waste disposal, equipment rental, water logistics, and disaster response.

Backed by Allied Industrial Partners, Mat Tech combines the resources of a major platform with the responsive, on-the-ground execution of a dedicated partner to keep projects on schedule, in compliance, and operating safely.

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