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Arq Inc. scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Regulatory tailwinds from EPA PFAS standards position Arq for significant GAC market expansion, but near-term execution and capital requirements present risks. Arq demonstrates solid operational momentum with six consecutive quarters of positive Adjusted EBITDA, strong pricing power (8 consecutive quarters of double-digit ASP growth), and successful GAC production commissioning at.

What is Arq Inc.'s industry? Arq Inc. (arq.com) operates in Environmental Technology / Activated Carbon Production / Water & Air Treatment. AskCyborg classifies Arq Inc. under Environmental Technology / Activated Carbon Production / Water & Air Treatment in its company registry.

Arq Inc. is an environmental technology company that produces activated carbon and carbon-based solutions for air, water, and soil treatment. The company addresses critical contamination challenges including PFAS remo...

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Regulatory tailwinds from EPA PFAS standards position Arq for significant GAC market expansion, but near-term execution and...

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Industry Environmental Technology / Activated Carbon Production / Water & Air Treatment
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Arq Inc. is an environmental technology company that produces activated carbon and carbon-based solutions for air, water, and soil treatment. The company addresses critical contamination challenges including PFAS removal, mercury control, and pollutant remediation for industrial and municipal customers across North America.

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Arq has transformed from a declining air emissions control supplier into a growth-oriented environmental solutions provider through its PAC (Powdered Activated Carbon) turnaround and new GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) production capabilities. The company is positioned to capture significant market growth driven by new EPA PFAS drinking water standards and a projected 370 million pound supply gap by 2030 in the GAC market.

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Arq operates in fragmented environmental remediation and water treatment markets competing against larger diversified industrial conglomerates and specialized activated carbon producers. Key competitive advantages include vertical integration, proprietary coal waste-derived PAC/GAC products, over 140 granted patents, and regulatory tailwinds from PFAS compliance. Primary competitors include conventional activated carbon suppliers and industrial water treatment companies.

Industry Context

Arq Inc. operates in Environmental Technology / Activated Carbon Production / Water & Air Treatment.

Key facts

Founded: 1997 · Headquarters: Greenwood Village, Colorado · Revenue: $109M (2024) · Market cap: $164M

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  • Successfully commissioned first GAC production line at Red River facility in Q2 2025, marking entry into higher-margin market with 3-5% annual growth potential
  • Six consecutive quarters of positive Adjusted EBITDA and 8 consecutive quarters of double-digit ASP growth demonstrate strong pricing power and operational improvement
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  • November 2025Q3 2025 revenue $35.1M (up 1% YoY); Adjusted EBITDA $5.2M - sixth consecutive quarter positive
  • August 2025Q2 2025 revenue $28.6M (up 13% YoY); first GAC sales completed; gross margin improved to 33.3%
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Activated Carbon ProductsLarge diversified activated carbon suppliers→Water Treatment SolutionsMultinational water/environmental treatment conglomerates→PFAS RemediationEmerging competitors in EPA PFAS compliance space→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Arq Inc. do?+
Arq Inc. is an environmental technology company that produces activated carbon and carbon-based solutions for air, water, and soil treatment. The company addresses critical contamination challenges including PFAS remo...
What is Arq Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Arq Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Arq Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Activated Carbon Products, Water Treatment Solutions, PFAS Remediation. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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