From Two People to Global Leader: How a Long Beach Startup Became a Major Environmental Force
Woman-owned Ship & Shore Environmental celebrates 25 years of helping manufacturers exceed environmental regulations
LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When Anoosheh Oskouian and John Von Bargen acquired a modest thermal-oxidizer service company in 2000 and renamed it Ship & Shore Environmental, they had an ambitious vision: combine deep engineering expertise with customer-focused execution to deliver cleaner, more energy-efficient industrial operations.
Twenty-five years later, that two-person venture has evolved into a global engineering powerhouse with a spotless compliance record and over 100 employees worldwide.
The Growth That Redefined an Industry
From a single 6,000-square-foot fabrication bay in Long Beach, S&SE has grown into a vertically integrated, 70,000-square-foot campus with satellite offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. The woman-owned company now helps thousands of manufacturers achieve destruction-removal efficiencies above 99 percent across more than 35 industries.
Ship & Shore's industry impact was recently highlighted in an independent study that profiled the company as a key driver of the PFAS remediation market's projected growth from $801.7 million in 2023 to $1.63 billion by 2029—a market transformation the company is actively helping to shape.
Engineering Breakthroughs That Actually Work
The company's product line has expanded from regenerative thermal oxidizers to include catalytic and steam-generating oxidizers, scrubbers, heat-recovery systems, and digitally connected "Smart RTOs" that enable remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance. Their engineers have pioneered secondary heat-recovery modules that dramatically slash fuel consumption.
When COVID-19 hit, Ship & Shore expedited equipment and remote-commissioning services to essential manufacturers, enabling them to stay operational safely while meeting emergency air-quality directives—turning crisis into opportunity.
Recognition That Validates Excellence
S&SE systems are referenced by the U.S. EPA and South Coast AQMD as benchmark technology. The Los Angeles Business Journal has twice named Oskouian a "Leader of Influence," while innovation awards from California's Governor's Office recognize the company's technical leadership.
"Our mission remains exactly what it was when John and I first opened our doors," said Oskouian. "To deliver customized solutions that protect both the environment and our customers' bottom lines."
As Ship & Shore enters its next quarter-century, the company continues proving that environmental protection and business success aren't just compatible—they're powerfully complementary.
About Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc.
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. is a woman-owned, California-based global leader in the design, engineering, fabrication, and maintenance of air-pollution abatement systems. Specializing in regenerative thermal oxidizers and complementary CleanAir Solutions™, S&SE helps manufacturers across more than 35 industries reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and achieve full regulatory compliance. Celebrating 25 years of breakthrough innovation—engineered through experience, built for what’s next. Learn more at www.shipandshore.com.
Beatriz Arana
EnergíaComm, Corp.
beatriz.arana@energiacommunications.com
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