What Ertec Environmental Systems does

ERTEC Environmental Systems is a privately held US manufacturer of reusable, recyclable HDPE-based sediment control, erosion control, and wildlife exclusion systems for construction and environmental protection projects. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Alameda, California with a manufacturing facility in McClellan, California, the company sells a patented product portfolio organized around two technology families: perimeter sediment control (S-Fence, ProWattle, Edge Guard, Hard Surface Guard) and Top Guard drain inlet protection (Combo Guard, Curb Inlet Guard, GR8 Guard, Drop Guard, Slot Guard), supplemented by Ditch Guard, Gully Guard, Bank and Shoreline Guard for channel and bank stabilization, and E-Fence for special-status species exclusion. Its underlying technology is a flow-through filtration architecture built from extruded and recycled HDPE (claimed 92% post-consumer/post-industrial content), engineered to filter sediment while reducing hydrodynamic energy, in contrast to traditional silt fence and wattles that pond water and frequently fail.

The company monetizes primarily through project-based, quote-driven product sales complemented by optional turnkey installation services (union or non-union) and rental terms for E-Fence. Revenue streams span sediment control, drain inlet protection, wildlife exclusion, and installation services, with no published price list — all transactions are custom-quoted. Go-to-market is direct sales via a website quote form, phone, and email, with no third-party distribution layer; marketing relies on the company website, technical documentation, case studies, and earned trade-press coverage rather than paid advertising. Customer segments are intentionally horizontal, targeting road and heavy infrastructure builders, home builders, commercial builders, industrial facilities, mining/oil and gas operators, vineyards/agriculture, and wildlife and environmental agencies — a strategy intended to spread exposure across construction cycles and regulatory-driven end markets.

Name

Ertec Environmental Systems

Legal name

ERTEC Environmental Systems

Website

https://ertecsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ERTEC Environmental Systems is a US manufacturer of patented, reusable HDPE sediment control, erosion control, and wildlife exclusion systems serving road and infrastructure builders, home and commercial developers, mining operators, agriculture, and government environmental agencies across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Erosion and Sediment Control Products

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Erosion Control & Stormwater BMP Maintenance (IMAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Sediment control products
• Erosion control systems
• Wildlife exclusion fencing
• Drain inlet protection
• Stormwater management equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sediment Control Products: Sale of proprietary sediment control products including S-Fence, ProWattle, Edge Guard, and Hard Surface Guard. Products are reusable and recyclable HDPE-based solutions that replace traditional silt fence, wattles, and compost socks. Pricing is project-specific based on quantity and application.
2. Drain Inlet Protection Products: Sale of Top Guard product line including Combo Guard, Curb Inlet Guard, GR8 Guard, Drop Guard, and Slot Guard. Above-ground installation systems for storm drain protection with high-flow bypass design.
3. Wildlife Exclusion Systems: Sale of E-Fence wildlife exclusion products with various configurations and accessories. Products designed for special-status species protection with turnkey installation and rental options available.
4. Installation and Turnkey Services: Full turnkey installation services including design, furnish, install, coordinate, and remove/restore. Available as union or non-union installation. Rental options offered for E-Fence products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ertec Environmental Systems manufactures and sells proprietary, reusable, recyclable HDPE-based erosion control, sediment control, drain inlet protection, and wildlife exclusion products for construction sites, infrastructure projects, mining reclamation, agricultural operations, and environmental protection. The portfolio replaces traditional single-use BMPs (silt fence, wattles, compost socks) with patented flow-through filtration alternatives that the company claims cut BMP lifecycle costs by up to 50% and install/remove 2x to 8x faster than legacy methods. The company also offers turnkey installation services (union and non-union) and rental options for select product lines.

Product overview

ERTEC Environmental Systems manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of reusable, recyclable sediment control and wildlife exclusion products for construction and environmental protection applications. The product line centers on two core technology families: (1) perimeter sediment control products including ProWattle™ (wattle alternative), S-Fence™ (silt fence alternative), Hard Surface Guard™ (for paved surfaces), and Edge Guard™ (compact perimeter solution); and (2) Top Guard™ drain inlet protection products including Combo Guard™, Curb Inlet Guard™, GR8 Guard™, Drop Guard™, and Slot Guard™ for various inlet types. Additional offerings include Ditch Guard™ for channel protection, E-Fence™ for wildlife exclusion, and Bank/Shoreline Guard™ plus Gully Guard™ for land stabilization. All products are made from HDPE, designed for flow-through filtration, reusable across multiple projects, and recyclable at end of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProWattle: High performance perimeter sediment control product alternative to wattles/fiber rolls, made from recycled HDPE.
• S-Fence
• Edge Guard
• Hard Surface Guard
• Top Guard
• Combo Guard
• GR8 Guard
• Curb Inlet Guard
• Drop Guard
• Slot Guard
• Ditch Guard
• Gully Guard
• Bank and Shoreline Guard
• E-Fence

Products and services

• ProWattle™ High performance sediment control device made from 92% post-consumer/post-industrial recycled HDPE, used for slope protection, perimeter control, and low-flow channel erosion control. Packs 10-12 times denser than wattles for logistics savings and serves as a reusable, recyclable alternative to traditional fiber rolls/wattles.
• S-Fence™ Patented silt fence alternative for perimeter sediment control with an integrated high-performance filter between two layers of rugged HDPE. Allows water to flow through while filtering sediment, reducing velocity and erosive energy. UV stable, lasts many years, and reusable across multiple projects.
• Hard Surface Guard™ Sediment control system designed for hard surfaces such as concrete and asphalt, with a geotextile gasket preventing underflow. Allows water flow-through while filtering particles, flexes in traffic environments, and can be reshaped after deformation.
• Edge Guard™ Shorter version of S-Fence designed for small drainage areas, traffic islands, landscaped areas, mulch control, and perimeters with new sod. Allows water flow-through and reduces velocity while providing particle filtering.
• Combo Guard™ Patented four-layer drain inlet protection device for combination curb and grate inlets, with 2-inch vertical filter height for high-flow bypass. Installs above ground without removing grates, reducing installer injuries and maintenance time.
• Curb Inlet Guard™ Patented curb inlet protection device that reduces sedimentation into curb inlets. Features a 2-inch filter for high-flow bypass, is made from recyclable HDPE, and offers an optional hydrocarbon absorption jacket for asphalt-adjacent applications.
• GR8 Guard™ Patented drain inlet protection device for grated storm drains in paved areas. Outer berm allows water to rise 1.5 inches before reaching the filter, causing heavier particles to settle. Installs above ground without grate removal.
• Drop Guard™ Patented drain inlet protection device for unpaved/softscape drop inlets. Manufactured in 7-foot panels, trenched 4 inches deep and wrapped around inlets, and available in 12-inch and 15-inch heights with a self-cleaning design.
• Slot Guard™ Patent-pending protection device for slot drains and trench drains that forces water to rise at least 1 inch before reaching the filter, causing heavier particles to settle. Fastens to grates with zip ties and is designed for high flow bypass conditions.
• Ditch Guard™ Patented check-dam system for ditches, swales, and channels. Acts to slow concentrated flow and reduce downstream erosive energy, available in 5-inch and 9-inch heights and manufactured from recyclable HDPE.
• E-Fence™ Patented wildlife exclusion fence made from a heavy rigid polymer matrix extruded for strength and durability. Designed to exclude small vertebrates from construction areas without entrapment hazards, with configurations for 50+ species including climbing barriers, one-way gates, and sediment control panels. Allows wind and water flow-through, resists UV, harsh weather, and salt water. Turnkey installation and rental options available.
• Bank and Shoreline Guard™ Patented biotechnical erosion control system for bank, bluff, cliff, and shoreline stabilization. Designed to be filled with in-situ materials, supports habitat enhancement, and uses a modular design that adapts to project requirements.
• Gully Guard™ Patented check-dam for gully erosion control, stabilization, and restoration. Designed to stop downward cutting, stop head-cutting, and re-establish vegetation. Water permeable with an integrated filter for sediment retention.
• Turnkey Installation and Rental Services Full turnkey installation service for E-Fence wildlife exclusion products, including design, furnish, install, coordination, and remove/restore. Available as union or non-union installation. Rental options offered for E-Fence products to support multi-phase projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation speed typically more than twice as fast as traditional BMPs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): Oldcastle Infrastructure, part of CRH, is a broad-incumbent building products and infrastructure solutions provider with stormwater, erosion control, and sediment-management offerings that overlap with ERTEC's portfolio at a category level.
• Advanced Drainage Systems: ADS is the largest U.S. manufacturer of water management solutions including HDPE pipe, drainage structures, and stormwater BMPs, serving the same civil infrastructure and construction customers but across a much broader product portfolio.
• Contech Engineered Solutions: Contech is a broad-incumbent infrastructure solutions provider offering stormwater management, drainage, and erosion/sediment control products and services; it overlaps with ERTEC's stormwater BMP lines from a portfolio rather than a niche perspective.

Direct peers

• Belton Industries: Belton Industries is a manufacturer of geotextiles and silt fence fabrics used for sediment and erosion control on construction sites, making it a direct material-level competitor in the BMP category ERTEC serves.
• Solmax (formerly TenCate Geosynthetics): Solmax is a global manufacturer of geosynthetics including high-performance geotextiles used beneath silt fence and in erosion control systems, competing with ERTEC at the geosynthetic/specifier level on DOT and infrastructure jobs.
• American Excelsior Company: American Excelsior makes Curlex erosion control blankets and Sediment Log fiber-roll products and competes head-to-head with ERTEC's S-Fence and ProWattle in DOT, homebuilding, and pipeline right-of-way applications.
• East Coast Erosion Control: East Coast Erosion Control distributes silt fence, wattles, erosion blankets, and related BMPs to the same construction and infrastructure customers as ERTEC, even though its primary footprint is on the U.S. East Coast.
• Western Green: Western Green manufactures rolled erosion control products and Wattles-style sediment control devices aimed at the same DOT, road-building, and land development channels that ERTEC targets with its HDPE-based solutions.
• Profile Products: Profile Products is the leading manufacturer of erosion control and vegetation establishment products (Flexterra, Landlok, BioNet, North American Green), directly competing with ERTEC across hydroseeding, blanket, and sediment-control categories used by the same construction/transportation customers.
• Filtrexx International: Filtrexx is a direct competitor in the biosleeve/compost sock and vegetative BMP category, selling SiltSoxx and similar perimeter sediment control products into identical contractors, DOTs, and homebuilder customers as ERTEC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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