Arq, Inc. ARQ

Company Overview

Arq, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQ) is a U.S.-based environmental technology and specialty materials company focused on activated carbon products and emissions control solutions. The company operates in the broader environmental services, industrial materials, and air and water purification industries. Its primary revenue drivers include the production and sale of activated carbon products used in industrial processes, water treatment, air purification, mercury emissions control, and other environmental applications. The company also has historical involvement in emissions reduction technologies for coal-fired power generation through refined coal and related environmental compliance solutions.

Arq evolved from Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc., which historically focused on emissions control technologies for utilities and industrial customers. The company later rebranded as Arq, Inc. to reflect a broader strategic emphasis on activated carbon innovation and cleaner industrial materials. A key differentiator is its focus on producing environmentally oriented carbon products from lower-cost feedstocks and industrial byproducts, positioning the company within the growing market for sustainable industrial materials and environmental remediation technologies.