RapidWorks Appoints New President After CRO Software Acquisition to Enter Waste Management

Boston, October 9, 2025

News Summary

RapidWorks has named Matt DePaolis as president following its acquisition of CRO Software, a provider of waste management and recycling technology. The move is designed to expand RapidWorks’ product suite into waste management and scale its field management platform across heavy-equipment service verticals. RapidWorks highlights a combined offering that includes Rapid ERP, CRO Software, Visual Dispatch, and Rapid Fleet to address dispatch, compliance, and field operations needs for sectors such as concrete pumping, crane services, hydrovac excavation, and waste management. Leadership additions and increased investor support aim to accelerate product innovation and market expansion.

RapidWorks appoints Matt DePaolis as president after acquiring CRO Software to expand into waste management and scale across heavy-equipment service verticals

Dateline: BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ • Updated: October 9, 2025 @ 6:24 am

What happened

Matt DePaolis was appointed president at RapidWorks following the company’s recent acquisition of CRO Software. The move is presented as part of a broader effort to expand RapidWorks into waste management and scale service offerings across multiple heavy-equipment service verticals.

Immediate context

The announcement was made in a release datelined BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/. RapidWorks described itself as the leading provider of field management solutions for heavy construction equipment service providers and stated a company mission to be the field management platform for all heavy equipment service providers. The appointment follows a strategic acquisition that the company says will broaden product capabilities and market reach.

Why the change matters

The acquisition of CRO Software, identified as a leader in waste management and recycling technology, is framed as a major step to expand RapidWorks’ footprint into the waste management industry and provide CRO with resources for scaling. CRO Software is described in company materials as a Calgary-based provider of waste and recycling industry software that was founded in 2013 and now serves 300 customers across North America.

Leadership and experience

Matt DePaolis brings technology and field experience to the new role. His career path began as a software engineer, followed by a three-year move out of the office to work in the field as a general contractor building homes. He later joined Vela Systems, which is identified as an early innovator in software for field management in construction and was later acquired by Autodesk. Most recently, DePaolis served as president of Repsly, a retail SaaS company, and led the company through a period of rapid growth that culminated in Repsly’s acquisition by Cuadrilla Capital earlier this year.

Corporate growth and strategy

Company leadership reports that RapidWorks has grown rapidly in recent years and intends to accelerate product innovation, customer service, and operational execution. A prior July 30, 2024 transaction that brought Visual Dispatch into RapidWorks is part of the company’s recent acquisition activity; that earlier deal was positioned to strengthen RapidWorks’ presence in crane services and other verticals. RapidWorks lists product names including Rapid ERP, CRO Software, Visual Dispatch, and Rapid Fleet among its portfolio.

Market reach and customers

RapidWorks’ materials state a customer footprint across North America, Europe, and Australia. The combined product set is described as addressing complex dispatch, compliance, and field management needs for businesses in concrete pumping, hydrovac excavation, crane services, waste management, and other heavy-construction trades. The company states its tools help heavy-equipment service companies improve accuracy, increase utilization, and get paid faster.

CRO Software specifics

CRO Software Solutions is identified as headquartered in Calgary, with a customer list that includes names such as Dumpster Guys LLC and Performance Waste Management. CRO’s founder and CEO is named as Dan Klufas and the company is described as having begun from an industry problem in a recycling facility. CRO’s chief operating officer is named as Shane Duty. Company communications say CRO will retain its product identity and continue serving existing customers while gaining development and support resources after joining RapidWorks.

Investment and backing

Materials indicate that Wavecrest Growth Partners and MassMutual Ventures have increased investment in RapidWorks to support expansion. A Wavecrest representative is named as Deepak Sindwani and is reported to have commented on the company’s growth trajectory and the strategic value of the CRO acquisition. Both RapidWorks and CRO are said to plan investments in new product innovation and customer support enhancements.

Operational notes

RapidWorks lists longer-term aims to provide solutions covering safety and compliance, quote-to-payment, fleet maintenance, operator management, and CRM for the heavy equipment service industry. The company’s public materials include an image caption reading RapidWorks Logo (PRNewsfoto/RapidWorks) and a SOURCE line reading SOURCE RapidWorks. The announcement also references the company’s website at www.rapidworks.com for more information.

Weather

Plentiful sunshine. High 69F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. A clear sky. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.

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Key features at a glance

For more information, the company lists its website at www.rapidworks.com.

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Additional Resources

• Recycling Today: RapidWorks appoints DePaolis president
• Wikipedia: RapidWorks (search)
• PR Newswire: RapidWorks appoints Matt DePaolis as President
• Google Search: RapidWorks Matt DePaolis
• Waste Today Magazine: RapidWorks expands into waste management with CRO Software acquisition
• Encyclopaedia Britannica: waste management software (search)
• PR Newswire: RapidWorks acquires FleetCommand
• Google Scholar: fleet maintenance software heavy equipment
• PR Newswire: RapidWorks acquires Visual Dispatch
• Google News: RapidWorks Visual Dispatch acquisition

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