PROFILE Products LLC, a provider of environmentally friendly soil, water and vegetation management solutions, announces the acquisition of the erosion control and seed businesses of HydroStraw, LLC. The transaction includes all HydroStraw erosion control and seed product lines, as well as the company鈥檚 Rockford, Washington, production plant/distribution center and employees. The acquisition will strengthen Profile鈥檚 ability to meet a wide variety of customers鈥� product and service needs.
In addition, Profile庐gains new manufacturing and distribution capabilities in a strategically important market with the acquisition of HydroStraw鈥檚 facility in Washington. 鈥淭he strategic operational location will support Profile鈥檚 ability in the western United States to further develop fiber manufacturing and rolled erosion control product technologies while increasing production capabilities as we continue to expand our business,鈥� said Jim Tanner, president and CEO of Profile Products.
The acquisition augments Profile鈥檚 industry-leading erosion control technologies with HydroStraw鈥檚 hydraulic mulches, equipment and seed businesses, complementing Profile鈥檚 broad range of products including Flexterra庐High Performance-Flexible Growth Medium庐(HP-FGM庐), ProGanics庐听Biotic Soil Media™(BSM™) and base mulch hydroseeding solutions. HydroStraw鈥檚 products also align with Profile鈥檚 environmentally friendly approach to erosion control by offering non-toxic and biodegradable solutions.
These new products join Profile鈥檚 extensive, global portfolio, which also includes leading technologies for landscaping, sports field conditioning, horticulture mixes, and golf course construction and maintenance. 鈥淗ydroStraw has established a strong market presence with products, service and technology that fit well with our product portfolio and our corporate culture,鈥� Tanner said. 鈥淏y combining our respective products and technology, this acquisition advances our mission of delivering a full range of solutions and services to assist customers with their turf establishment and erosion control requirements.鈥�