East Coast Erosion

What East Coast Erosion does

East Coast Erosion (legal entity: East Coast Erosion Blankets, LLC) is a US specialty manufacturer of erosion and sediment control products serving the construction and infrastructure industries. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bernville, Pennsylvania, the company operates as a subsidiary of Western Green, a diversified conglomerate based in Evansville, Indiana, with an additional manufacturing facility in Lake City, South Carolina. Its core products are Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) — blankets manufactured from natural fibers (straw, coconut/coir, aspen wood excelsior) and synthetic polypropylene netting — together with sediment retention fiber rolls (wattles), coir mats, high-performance turf reinforcement mats (notably the proprietary T-RECS HPTRM rated for slopes as steep as 0.5:1 and shear stresses exceeding 15.0 psf), and installation accessories such as staples, pins, stakes, percussion-driven earth anchors, and the proprietary Staple Stick installation tool. Products comply with AASHTO, ASTM, ECTC, and FHWA FP-03 specifications and meet DOT requirements for nearly every state agency across the country.

The company distributes exclusively through an authorized network of regional and international distributors who supply engineers, specifiers, state DOTs, the Army Corps of Engineers, and construction contractors across transportation infrastructure, oil and gas, mine reclamation, renewable energy development, levee and shoreline protection, stream restoration, golf course development, and residential and commercial construction. Pricing is quote-based and varies by product type, quantity, and delivery parameters, with all sales priced FOB point of shipment.

East Coast Erosion monetizes through hardware sales (erosion blankets, wattles, coir mats, HPTRMs, and accessories) complemented by the EC Designer specification software tool — a web and mobile application that helps engineers calculate site conditions and select appropriate products. Marketing channels include industry association partnerships (IGS, ECTC, ASTM, GMA, IECA, USGBC), trade publications, and digital content targeted at the engineering and contracting community. The company holds no venture capital funding, has not announced acquisitions, and operates with a small headcount of 11–50 employees consistent with a niche specialty manufacturer.

Name

East Coast Erosion

Legal name

East Coast Erosion Blankets, LLC

Website

https://eastcoasterosion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Coast Erosion manufactures natural-fiber and synthetic erosion control blankets, sediment wattles, HPTRMs, and installation accessories for construction and infrastructure projects. The company sells exclusively through distributors to DOTs, the Army Corps of Engineers, and contractors across transportation, energy, and reclamation verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Erosion and Sediment Control Products

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Erosion & Sediment Control (Silt Fences, SWPPP Implementation) (IMAFAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Erosion Control & Stormwater BMP Maintenance (IMAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Erosion control products
• Recurred erosion control blankets
• Sediment control wattles
• Turf reinforcement mats
• Construction site BMPs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bernville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Erosion Control Products: Manufacture and sale of erosion control blankets, sediment control logs, coir mats, and installation accessories. Products sold through distributor network to engineers, contractors, DOTs, and construction firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Coast Erosion manufactures and distributes Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECP), including natural and synthetic erosion control blankets, High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats, sediment control wattles and coir logs, coir mats, and installation accessories such as stakes, staples, pins, anchors, and the proprietary Staple Stick tool. The company also provides the EC Designer software tool to help engineers specify the right product for site conditions. Products are sold B2B through a distributor network to engineers, contractors, and state DOTs for construction and infrastructure erosion and sediment control.

Product overview

East Coast Erosion Control offers a comprehensive portfolio of erosion and sediment control products manufactured from natural materials (straw, coconut fiber, aspen wood excelsior) and synthetic materials (polypropylene). The core product lines include: RECP (Rolled Erosion Control Products) blankets available in accelerated, short-term (up to 12 months), extended-term (18-36 months), and permanent formulations; Sediment Control Rolls/Wattles including Straw Wattle, Excelsior Wattle, and Coir Logs in multiple sizes; Coir Mats in 900g, 700g, and 400g weights; and the T-RECS High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat. The product ecosystem is complemented by installation accessories including biodegradable stakes, wooden stakes, steel staples (ST6, ST8), pins (ST6RDT, ST12), Percussion Driven Earth Anchors, and the proprietary Staple Stick installation tool. The company also provides the EC Designer software tool for product selection. Products comply with ECTC specifications and FHWA FP-03 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RECP Erosion Control Blankets Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECP) made from netting and matrix materials (straw, coconut, excelsior, polypropylene) woven together to form soil-stabilizing blankets; available in accelerated, short-term, extended-term, and permanent variants for erosion control on construction sites, slopes, and channels. Sold to engineers, contractors, DOTs, and construction firms through authorized distributors.
• Sediment Control Rolls (Wattles) Flexible cylindrical Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls (SRFRs), including Straw Wattle, Excelsior Wattle, and Coir Log variants in various sizes, used to reduce hydraulic energy and filter sediment-laden stormwater runoff on slopes and in channels. Sold to engineers, contractors, and DOTs through distributors for stormwater and sediment management.
• Coir Mats Coir (coconut fiber) mats available in 900 gram, 700 gram, and 400 gram weights, used for shoreline and streambank erosion protection in levee, stream restoration, and coastal applications.
• T-RECS High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) made from woven polypropylene geotextile, designed for the most extreme slope and channel applications with superior durability; rated for steep slopes up to 0.5:1 and high-stress applications exceeding 15.0 psf. Used with PDEAs in high-flow installations.
• Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEAs) High-strength Percussion Driven Earth Anchors featuring braided zinc aluminum coated steel cable and a foot mechanism for locking, recommended for use with HPTRMs in high-flow installations, deep-cut channels, and extreme slopes.
• Biodegradable Stakes 100% biodegradable stakes made from PHA plastic derived from plant sugars and vegetable oils, for securing erosion control products in low to medium flow applications. Designed to degrade within 24-36 months.
• Wooden Stakes Oak wood stakes in sizes 1"x1"x18", 1"x1"x36", 2"x2"x24", and 2"x2"x36", used to secure sediment control devices with strength and durability.
• Staple Stick Installation Tool Exclusive staple installation tool featuring a 3-foot handle that allows a full upright body position and a magnetic base to hold staples in place during installation, designed for use with 6"x1" staples to reduce installer labor time.
• ST8 Staples 8 gauge bright basic industrial steel staples, 8"x1"x8", for securing erosion control blankets in low to medium flow applications on soft soil with abundant topsoil.
• ST6 U-Shape Staples 11 gauge bright basic industrial steel U-shaped staples, 6"x1"x6", for securing erosion control blankets in low to medium flow applications on harder, rockier soil.
• ST6RDT Round-Top Pin 11 gauge high-strength steel wire round-top pin, 6" length with 1 3/8" diameter head, with steel washer for greater securing power; used in medium to high flow applications along steep slopes and channels.
• ST12 Pin

Quantifiable outcome

• Sediment runoff rates from construction sites are 10-20 times greater than agricultural lands and up to 2,000 times greater than forest lands
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Member of IGS, participating in the geosynthetics industry professional community.
• Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect member of ECTC, the organization that establishes Type specification requirements (1.C through 5.C) for erosion control products. Products meet ECTC specifications.
• ASTM InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganizational member of ASTM International, participating in standards development for D18 Soil & Rock and D35 Geosynthetics committees.
• Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of GMA, the industry association for geosynthetic materials.
• International Erosion Control Association (IECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of IECA Region One, the professional association for erosion control practitioners.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducts support LEED certification. Erosion control blankets are integral elements of LEED and Low Impact Design principles, enabling sustainable site development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tensar International: Major geosynthetics manufacturer offering erosion control, soil stabilization, and reinforcement products. Overlaps with ECE on HPTRMs, geotextiles, and channel/slope protection for transportation and commercial construction.
• Carthage Mills: Manufacturer of erosion control blankets (Miramat, Curlex) and geotextiles, plus FX-Series turf reinforcement mats. Direct competitor in DOT, highway, and commercial site erosion control specifications.
• Profile Products: Manufacturer of Flexterra, Profile Futerra, and other hydraulic and rolled erosion control products for slopes, channels, and vegetation establishment. Competes with ECE across DOT, mining, and energy end-markets.
• Layfield Group: Manufactures and distributes geosynthetics including erosion control blankets, geomembranes, and construction films. Competes in transportation infrastructure and environmental containment with overlapping DOT-approved product lines.
• American Excelsior Company: Manufactures Curlex erosion control blankets (excelsior fiber) plus sediment control logs and Earth-Lock blankets. Direct competitor in natural-fiber RECP products serving similar transportation, residential, and commercial construction segments.
• Propex Global (Propex Geosolutions): Direct competitor manufacturing erosion control blankets, TRMs, HPTRMs, and geotextiles under the Geotex and Landlok brands. Competes head-to-head with East Coast Erosion on DOT-spec'd RECP products across transportation and energy end-markets.
• North American Green: Sister brand under Western Green offering competing erosion control blankets and TRMs. Same parent company but operates as a separate product line in the same DOT and commercial specification channels as East Coast Erosion.
• Maccaferri North America: Manufactures geosynthetics including erosion control blankets, geogrids, and coir-based products (Rolled Erosion Control, MacMat). Direct overlap with ECE's RECP blankets and coir log/mat product lines for transportation and waterway restoration.
• Hanes Geo Components (Hanes Supply): Distributor and value-add manufacturer of geotextiles, erosion control blankets, silt fences, and sediment control devices. Competes through distribution channels serving contractors and DOTs in the same erosion control specification category.

Emerging players

• Presto Geosystems: Manufacturer of Geoweb geocell systems for slope and channel protection. Adjacent erosion control solutions that overlap with HPTRM/TRM applications, particularly for steep slopes and load-supporting vegetated channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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