CHESAPEAKE, Va., Dec. 2, 2024 -- Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) ("Greenwave" or the "Company"), a leading operator of metal recycling facilities across Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio, has taken a transformative step by acquiring the real estate for seven of its core facilities. This strategic iniative, facilitated through a purchase from Chief Executive Officer Danny Meeks, thereby reduces the Company's annual rent expenses by approximately $1.7 million, enhancing cashflow and positioning Greenwave for future growth and potential high-value strategic transactions.
Unmatched Competitive Edge in the Metal Recycling Industry
Greenwave holds a portfolio of highly coveted operational licenses for its metal recycling facilities. These licenses, often protected by grandfathered municipal codes, provide significant barriers to entry for competitors in tightly regulated markets.
Key highlights include:
- Norfolk, VA Facility: Positioned near the largest U.S. Naval Base, Greenwave's Norfolk facility benefits from a steady influx of prime scrap metal and holds one of the only Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles automotive recycler/demolisher licenses in the city.
- Virginia Beach, VA Facility: Greenwave operates the sole metal recycling facility in the state's largest city, Virginia Beach, strategically located near NAS Oceana and the region's thriving industrial core.
- Portsmouth, VA Facility: A cost-effective hub for domestic and international shipments due to its proximity to the Port of Virginia, the Company's license for its Portsmouth facility is shielded by grandfathered regulations.
For more information, please see the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 2, 2024.
About Greenwave – One of the Mid Atlantic's Leading Metal Recyclers
As an operator of 13 metal recycling facilities, Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) supplies leading steel mills and industrial conglomerates with ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Because steel is one of the most commonly recycled materials worldwide, Greenwave supplies the raw metal utilized in critical infrastructure projects and U.S. warships vital to American national security interests. Headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, the Company has 167 employees with metal recycling operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio.
For detailed financials and updates, visit www.GWAV.com.
Forward-looking Statements
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