DAVENPORT, Iowa, October 29, 2026: Techtron Environmental Solutions today announced that Aaron Schroeder has signed a franchise agreement to open Techtron of Southeast Iowa, a family-owned business that will bring on-site environmental testing to homeowners, landlords, property managers, contractors, and restoration professionals in Davenport, Bettendorf, and the surrounding communities on both sides of the Mississippi River. Rather than opening an office or storefront, Schroeder and his family will run the business from Techtron’s mobile laboratory, meeting customers wherever the work is.
“I chose to move forward with Techtron Environmental Solutions because I believe in the business model,” said Schroeder. “The mobile, no-brick-and-mortar approach was exactly what I was looking for, and I see it as a great opportunity to build a successful business together as a family.”
The Quad Cities grew up along the river, and much of the region’s housing reflects that history. Century-old homes line the bluffs above downtown Davenport and Rock Island, and neighborhoods across the area were built long before lead paint was banned in 1978. When the Mississippi rises, basements and lower floors take on water. When winter sets in, frozen pipes burst and tightly sealed homes trap moisture inside. Each of these moments leads to repairs, and every repair in an older building should start with knowing whether mold or asbestos is present.
Traditionally, getting those answers meant collecting samples, shipping them to a distant lab, and waiting days while a project sat idle. Techtron changes that. Its ISO 17025 accredited mobile laboratory pulls up to the job site, and the same professional who collects the samples analyzes them on board. Mold results come back in hours, and full asbestos testing services are available on the same visit. For a restoration crew, that means fewer stalled jobs. For a landlord, it means documentation in hand the same day. For a family, it means getting back home sooner.
“We built Techtron so the lab could go wherever people need answers, and that same flexibility makes it a strong fit for owners like Aaron,” said Ed Baldwin, President and CEO of Techtron Environmental Solutions. “Without the overhead of a storefront, a family can put its energy into what matters most: serving customers well and building relationships with the contractors and restoration companies who depend on them. The Quad Cities have a long tradition of family businesses that take care of their neighbors, and we are proud to add one more.”
About Techtron Environmental Solutions
Techtron Environmental Solutions brings the laboratory to the job site. Through its ISO 17025 accredited mobile lab, one professional collects and analyzes samples on location, delivering environmental testing results in hours instead of days. Clients finish remediation and renovation projects sooner, spend less, and keep people safely in their homes and workplaces. Techtron is expanding nationwide through franchise ownership opportunities.