Agru America, Inc.

What Agru America, Inc. does

AGRU America, Inc. is a privately held US subsidiary of Austrian plastics manufacturer AGRU (founded 1948), established in 1988 and headquartered in Georgetown, South Carolina. The company manufactures engineered geosynthetics—including geomembranes (Super Gripnet, MicroSpike, MicroDrain, Drain Liner, Smooth Liner), geotextiles (AGRUTex), geosynthetic clay liners (AGRU GeoClay), geonets and geocomposites—and protective liners for concrete infrastructure (Sure-Grip, Ultra Grip, Hydroclick, AGRUFlex). Its core technology is a patented flat die calendered extrusion process that produces HDPE and LLDPE geomembranes with structured surfaces (spikes, drain studs) not available from competitors using standard extrusion, and the company operates four US manufacturing facilities across South Carolina and Nevada covering resin extrusion through finished products.

AGRU America operates four product-oriented business units—Lining Systems (geosynthetics), Concrete Protection, Pipe & Fittings (AGRULINE, XXL up to OD 3500mm, Mine-Line), and Fluoropolymers/Semi-Finished Products—and sells exclusively through a direct enterprise field-sales organization organized by business unit with regional East/West US coverage and dedicated mining representation. Revenue is generated through hardware sales to engineering firms, contractors, and government entities across mining, solid waste/landfill closure, CCR, energy/oil & gas, water/wastewater, civil engineering, tunneling, and industrial manufacturing segments; the patented ClosureTurf final cover system (with Watershed Geosynthetics) and the EPA Subtitle D-compliant Integrated Drainage System (IDS) anchor the landfill-closure value proposition. Differentiated products carry ISO 9001/14001/45001, GAI-LAP, GRI GM 13/17, NSF 61, ASTM, AWWA, and EPA compliance certifications, and AGRU holds over 16 registered trademarks plus a patent on its extrusion process. AGRU America is BBB A+ accredited and has received industry recognition including a 2024 SWANA Silver Award for landfill remediation work.

Name

Agru America, Inc.

Legal name

AGRU America, Inc.

Website

https://agruamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AGRU America manufactures engineered geomembranes, geotextiles, concrete protective liners, and HDPE piping systems for environmental containment, mining, landfill closure, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States, using a patented flat die calendered extrusion process.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geosynthetics and Engineered Plastics

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotextiles & Civil Engineering Textiles (Road/Soil Stabilization/Erosion Control) (IMAOADAB)

Keywords

• Geosynthetic manufacturing
• Geomembrane liners
• HDPE piping systems
• Concrete protective liners
• Landfill closure solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geosynthetic Products: Manufacture and distribution of geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, geonets, and geosynthetic clay liners for environmental containment, mining, CCR, and civil applications. Revenue generated through direct project specification sales to engineering firms, contractors, and government entities.
2. HDPE Pipe and Fitting Systems: Manufacture and distribution of AGRULINE piping systems including XXL large diameter pipes, standard fittings, electrofusion fittings for water, wastewater, gas, mining, and industrial applications.
3. Concrete Protective Liners: Sale of concrete protective liner products (Sure-Grip, Ultra Grip, Hydroclick, AGRUFlex) for tunnel, wastewater, potable water, and industrial concrete protection applications.
4. ClosureTurf® System: ClosureTurf is a patented final cover system comprising AGRU geomembranes (Super Gripnet or MicroSpike) overlain by engineered synthetic turf and sand infill. Revenue derived from geomembrane component sales as part of the Watershed Geo patented system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AGRU America manufactures engineered geosynthetics — including HDPE and LLDPE geomembranes, geotextiles, geosynthetic clay liners, concrete protective liners, and HDPE pipe and fitting systems — using a patented flat die calendered extrusion process. The products are sold directly to engineering firms, contractors, government entities, and industrial customers for environmental containment, mining, landfill closure, water/wastewater, and civil infrastructure applications.

Product overview

AGRU America manufactures premium geosynthetics and engineering plastics as a portfolio of distinct product lines rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include: (1) Geomembranes and Lining Systems — Super Gripnet®, MicroSpike®, MicroDrain®, Drain Liner®, Smooth Liner®, and Specialty/Conductive liners using patented flat die calendered extrusion; (2) Closure Solutions — ClosureTurf® (patented three-component system with synthetic turf), Integrated Drainage System (IDS), and traditional Geocomposite Closure System; (3) Geotextiles — AGRUTEX® nonwoven needle-punched textiles and BlaZbarrier® flame barriers; (4) Drainage Products — AGRU Geocomposite and Geonet; (5) Concrete Protection — Sure-Grip®, Ultra Grip®, Hydroclick®, and AGRUFlex® liners; (6) AGRULINE Piping Systems — XXL piping up to OD 3500mm, standard fittings, Mine-Line® pipes, and electrofusion products; (7) Geosynthetic Clay Liners — AGRU GeoClay® with bentonite core; (8) Semi-Finished Products — fluoropolymer sheets and stock; and (9) Specialty Products — Tri-Lock™, AGRULock VS, and weld rods. These products serve environmental containment, mining, water/wastewater, tunnels, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClosureTurf®: A Watershed Geosynthetics patented final cover system comprising AGRU's Super Gripnet or MicroSpike geomembrane overlain by engineered synthetic turf and specified infill material for landfill closure applications.
• AGRULINE®
• AGRU GeoClay®
• Mine-Line®
• Hydroclick®
• AGRUFlex®
• BlaZbarrier®

Products and services

• Super Gripnet Liner Structured HDPE/LLDPE geomembrane with upward-facing drainage studs and high-friction spike surface for landfill caps, slopes, and mining reclamation requiring superior slope performance.
• MicroSpike Liner HDPE/LLDPE geomembrane liner featuring consistent texture and friction angle values, ideal for containment applications where slope stability is critical.
• MicroDrain Liner Integrated Drainage System geomembrane with upward-facing studs delivering high flow rates and reliable drainage; bottom-facing textured portion improves slope stability.
• AGRU Drain Liner HDPE/LLDPE geomembrane that eliminates the need for a separate geonet or drainage layer, providing cost savings for single- or double-lined projects including landfills and heap leach pads.
• AGRU Specialty Conductive Liners Geomembranes with coextruded conductive bottom layer enabling spark testing for advanced leak detection in containment applications.
• Black & White Liner Geomembrane with UV-resistant white reflective surface minimizing heat absorption by 50% and black damage detection layer for dual functionality.
• AGRU Smooth Liner HDPE/LLDPE geomembrane ideal for containment applications requiring toughness, flexibility, broad chemical resistance, and consistent thickness.
• CleanSeam Integrated geosynthetic release film that mitigates particle buildup risk by protecting geomembrane weld edges from field condition exposure.
• AGRU GeoClay Reinforced needle-punched geosynthetic clay liner with granular bentonite encapsulated between geotextiles, offering self-healing properties and high internal shear strength for containment applications.
• ClosureTurf Patented three-component final cover system comprising structured geomembrane, engineered synthetic turf, and sand infill; EPA Subtitle-D compliant with 50% faster installation and 80% carbon footprint reduction.
• Integrated Drainage System (IDS) Subtitle D-compliant system combining structured geomembrane with AGRUTex geotextile, incorporating drainage and containment into single layer with 15% faster installation than traditional systems.
• AGRU Geocomposite Closure System Traditional closure method using MicroSpike or Smooth Liner geomembrane overlain by geocomposite drainage layer, soil cover, and vegetative layer with highest consistent asperity height.
• AGRUTEX Geotextile 100% polypropylene nonwoven needle-punched geotextile for environmental, civil, and mining applications providing filtration, separation, and protection.
• BlaZbarrier Flame barrier fabric available in multiple fabric types for fire protection applications.
• AGRU Geocomposite Drainage product combining geomembrane with geotextile for enhanced filtration and drainage performance.
• AGRU Geonet Biaxial/biplanar HDPE geonet ideal for landfill cells, double-lined leak detection, caps, methane gas collection, and landscape drainage.
• Sure-Grip Concrete protective liner in production over 30 years providing waterproofing and corrosion protection for concrete structures including tunnels, tanks, and pipes.
• AGRU Ultra Grip Innovative concrete protective liner with redesigned 13mm anchor providing enhanced backpressure resistance for high-pressure conditions.
• Hydroclick Concrete tank liner with fast, safe installation and 50-year life expectancy for potable water storage rehabilitation.
• AGRUFlex Tunnel liner protecting concrete structures against water infiltration, aggressive soils, and root penetration with superior water resistance.
• XXL Piping Systems Large-diameter HDPE pipes available up to OD 3500mm and 610m length for high-volume flow applications including cooling water, sewage, desalination, and mining.
• AGRULINE Large Drain Pipes Robust HDPE drain pipes (24–63 inches) for municipal, industrial, and aquaculture applications manufactured from PE 100 and PE 4710 materials.
• Mine-Line Pipes HDPE pipes offering outstanding abrasion resistance and reduced life-cycle costs for demanding mining applications.
• HDPE Pipe Fittings Pipe fittings manufactured from newest generation PPI and NSF materials meeting ASTM D3261, D2513, NSF 61, and AWWA standards.
• Electrofusion Fittings Pipework products produced from PE 100-RC for reliable fusion connections in gas, water, and wastewater applications.
• Electrofusion Welding Machines Welding machines with short circuit protection, extensive documentation, and data management system for electrofusion operations.
• Fluoropolymer Semi-Finished Products High-grade fluoropolymers including PVDF, ECTFE, PFA, and FEP for applications requiring superior chemical resistance.
• Sheet Stock Plastic sheets for process equipment, tank construction, plastic apparatus, and food industry applications.
• AGRU Tri-Lock Embedded attachment system for HDPE liners providing secure connection points.
• AGRULock VS Vertical sealing system creating impermeable layer while allowing percolation at panel joints.
• Weld Rod Welding rods made from high-grade raw materials including PE, PP, 100-RC, PVDF, and ECTFE for geomembrane and pipe fusion.
• Customized Parts Tailor-made fittings and specialized fabrications for demanding plastic piping system projects, including flange connections, bends, and reducers.

Quantifiable outcome

• ClosureTurf installation is 50% faster than traditional closure systems
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Graham/AECON Joint Venture (Annacis Waste Water Treatment Facility)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017AGRU Sure-Grip and Ultra Grip concrete protective liners were specified by the Graham/AECON Joint Venture for lining digesters and pipes at the Annacis Waste Water Treatment Facility expansion in Metro Vancouver. This represents a project-specific specification rather than an ongoing partnership.
• FRANK GmbH (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991FRANK GmbH partnered with the parent company in 1991 to establish pipe production via a joint venture in Wölfersheim, Germany, and founded AGRU-FRANK GmbH. The partnership expanded AGRU's pipe and fittings manufacturing capabilities internationally and contributed to the development of the AGRULINE product line.
• Watershed Geosynthetics, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed Geo is the patent holder and licensor of the ClosureTurf® system. AGRU America supplies the Super Gripnet® or MicroSpike® geomembrane component as the foundation of the ClosureTurf three-component system, which also includes engineered synthetic turf and sand infill. ClosureTurf is marketed and sold by Watershed Geo with AGRU geomembranes as a key component. The partnership enables AGRU to participate in the rapidly growing landfill closure market through a differentiated hybrid solution.
• ETERTUB AG (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydroclick® was developed in cooperation with ETERTUB AG, a Swiss company with 30 years of specialization in potable water applications. ETERTUB contributed the design expertise and product knowledge for potable water tank rehabilitation, while AGRU provided the HPDE-based manufacturing capability. The resulting Hydroclick system offers fast and safe installation with a 50-year life expectancy for potable water storage applications.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Solmax / GSE Environmental: Solmax (which acquired GSE Environmental) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of geosynthetics including HDPE and LLDPE geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, and geocomposites used in mining, landfill, and environmental containment, directly overlapping AGRU America's core product offering.
• NAUE GmbH & Co. KG: NAUE is a German family-owned manufacturer of geosynthetics including geomembranes (Carbofol), GCLs (Bentofix), geotextiles, and geocomposites serving environmental, civil, and mining applications, making it a direct competitor to AGRU America's geosynthetics portfolio.
• Huesker Synthetic GmbH: Huesker manufactures geosynthetics including geogrids, geotextiles, and geomembranes for civil engineering, environmental, and mining applications, with overlapping customer base and comparable product breadth to AGRU America's geosynthetics business.
• Seaman Corporation (XR-5, FiberTite): Seaman Corporation manufactures reinforced geomembranes (XR-5, FiberTite) and coated fabrics for environmental containment, roofing, and industrial applications, competing directly with AGRU's geomembrane lines in mining and industrial containment.
• Cetco (Mineral Technologies Inc.): Cetco, part of Mineral Technologies, manufactures geosynthetic clay liners (Bentomat) and related containment products, directly overlapping AGRU's AGRU GeoClay GCL product line in environmental and landfill applications.
• Atarfil Geomembranes: Atarfil is a Spanish manufacturer of HDPE, LLDPE, and PVC geomembranes for environmental, mining, and aquaculture containment, directly competing with AGRU America's geomembrane product lines in international mining and water projects.

Broad incumbents

• Tensar International (CMC): Tensar, now part of CMC, is a major geosynthetics manufacturer focused on geogrids and ground stabilization for civil engineering and infrastructure, overlapping with AGRU's civil and environmental applications while also addressing adjacent soil-reinforcement use cases.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): ADS is the largest US manufacturer of HDPE corrugated pipe and water management products for stormwater, wastewater, and agricultural applications, broadly comparable to AGRU's AGRULINE HDPE pipe and fittings business at larger scale.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle Construction Materials is a major US manufacturer of building envelope, roofing, and waterproofing membranes including EPDM and TPO systems, providing broader incumbency in construction waterproofing segments adjacent to AGRU's concrete protection and geomembrane businesses.

Regional players

• Nilex Inc. Nilex is a Canadian geosynthetics distributor and installer serving environmental, civil, and mining markets across North America, overlapping with AGRU's geosynthetics distribution and specification channels in the Canadian and northern US markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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