Western Excelsior
Western Excelsior Corporation is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of natural-fiber Rolled Erosion Control Products, Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls, and Turf Reinforcement Mats, serving construction, civil engineering, government infrastructure, and environmental restoration buyers across the US, Canada, and Latin America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersEvansville, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Western Excelsior does
Western Excelsior Corporation is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of environmentally friendly Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs), Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls (SRFRs), and Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs), founded in 2000 and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana with historical corporate roots in Mancos, Colorado. The company produces a broad product portfolio spanning five durability tiers — ultra short-term (45–90 days) through permanent (>36 months) erosion control blankets under the Excel brand — alongside sediment control devices (Straw Logs, Coir Logs, and the patented WattleFence), turf reinforcement mats (ECSC-3, ECC-3, ECP-3 and high-performance woven products), and a proprietary fastener line including Falcon Hex Pins (offering up to 10x the pullout resistance of conventional staples) and Falcon Anchors. Products are made largely from natural, rapidly renewable fibers such as aspen excelsior and coconut coir, and are NPDES Phase II compliant with approvals spanning virtually every U.S. state.
The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales, with quote-based project pricing delivered through regional sales contacts covering the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Its commercial motion is sales-led, augmented by Lunch and Learn educational sessions, technical documentation, and industry association presence (ECTC membership and IECA Silver Partnership). Customer segments are horizontal across construction and civil engineering, government infrastructure, and environmental restoration — buyers whose procurement is specification-driven and tied to regulatory compliance. In February 2020, parent entity Western Green entered a manufacturing and distribution partnership with Filtrexx International, and in July 2020 launched the Excel Erosion Design Software, indicating selective moves upstream into design tooling and channel expansion beyond the core product catalog.
Western Excelsior firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Western Excelsior
- Legal name
- Western Excelsior Corporation
- Website
- https://westernexcelsior.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Western Excelsior Corporation is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of natural-fiber Rolled Erosion Control Products, Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls, and Turf Reinforcement Mats, serving construction, civil engineering, government infrastructure, and environmental restoration buyers across the US, Canada, and Latin America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Western Excelsior industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Erosion and Sediment Control Products
- akta.pro primary industry
- Erosion & Sediment Control (Silt Fences, SWPPP Implementation) (IMAFAKAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Erosion Control & Land Stabilization (BPABADAH)
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Where Western Excelsior is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Evansville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Western Excelsior business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Erosion Control Products: Sale of Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) including short-term, extended-term, long-term, and permanent erosion control blankets. Products are sold with varying degradation timelines (45-90 days to >36 months) to meet different project requirements.
- Sediment Control Products: Sale of Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls (SRFRs) including Straw Logs, Coir Logs, and WattleFence. These degradable products are produced in varying lengths and diameters for construction boundaries, drain inlets, small waterways and slopes.
- Turf Reinforcement Mats: Sale of Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) including stitch-bonded products (ECSC-3, ECC-3, ECP-3) and high-performance woven products. Designed for basic erosion control to long-lasting soil revetment applications.
- Hardware and Fasteners: Sale of specialized fastening products including Falcon Hex Pins, Falcon Anchors, and staple/stake products. Includes both standard steel staples and biodegradable stakes for environmentally sensitive installations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Western Excelsior product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Western Excelsior manufactures and sells rolled erosion control products (RECPs) and sediment control products for civil construction, infrastructure, energy, mining, and environmental restoration applications. The product line spans short-term degradable erosion control blankets, permanent turf reinforcement mats, sediment retention fiber rolls (straw, coir, and WattleFence), and complementary installation hardware such as Falcon hex pins, anchors, staples, and stakes.
Product overview
Western Excelsior is a manufacturer of environmentally friendly Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) and Sediment Control Products. The product portfolio spans five durability tiers: Ultra Short Term (45-90 days: Excel SR-1 Rapid Go, Excel SS-2 Rapid Go), Short Term (~12 months: Excel SR-1, Excel SS-2 and All Natural variants), Extended Term (15-24 months: Excel CS-3, Excel R-1, Excel S-2), Long Term (30-36 months: Excel CC-4), and Permanent (>36 months: Excel PP5-8, PP5-10, PP5-12, PP5-Pro, PP5-Xtreme, Xtreme Armor System). Supporting products include Turf Reinforcement Mats (ECSC-3, ECC-3, ECP-3), Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls (Straw Logs, Coir Logs, WattleFence), Hardware (Falcon Hex Pins, Falcon Anchors, Staples & Stakes), and the UnReel Installer. The company serves construction, environmental restoration, and infrastructure projects requiring NPDES Phase II compliance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Brands
- Excel: Primary product line brand for erosion and sediment control products including Excel SR-1, Excel SS-2, Excel CS-3, and related items.
- Falcon
Products and services
- Excel SR-1 Rapid Go Erosion Control Blanket
Companies that use Western Excelsior
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Western Excelsior technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
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- No
- API docs
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Feature4 records
Western Excelsior partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Filtrexx InternationalcoreWestern Green (parent company of Western Excelsior) partnered with Filtrexx International in February 2020 for manufacturing and distribution purposes, expanding product availability and production capabilities.
- Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC)minorWestern Excelsior is a member of the Erosion Control Technology Council, an industry organization setting standards and promoting best practices in erosion and sediment control.
- International Erosion Control Association (IECA)coreWestern Excelsior is a Silver Partner of the International Erosion Control Association, providing access to industry resources, networking, and professional development in the erosion control field.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Western Excelsior competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- North American Green: North American Green (a Tensar/CMC company) manufactures straw and coconut-fiber erosion control blankets with comparable product tiers, competing head-to-head with Western Excelsior in DOT and civil engineering specifications for RECPs and TRMs.
- Profile Products: Profile Products is one of the largest US manufacturers of erosion control blankets, hydraulic mulches, and vegetation establishment products, directly competing with Western Excelsior across RECP product tiers and serving the same DOT, contractor, and environmental restoration customers.
- East Coast Erosion Control: East Coast Erosion Control distributes and manufactures erosion and sediment control products, competing with Western Excelsior in the SRFR and RECP categories with a regional focus in the eastern US.
- American Excelsior: American Excelsior manufactures excelsior-based erosion control blankets and sediment control products from similar natural fiber materials, directly competing with Western Excelsior in the biodegradable RECP segment serving construction and restoration markets.
- Filtrexx International: Filtrexx International manufactures sediment control and erosion prevention products including compost filter socks and growing mediums. It is both a partner of Western Excelsior's parent (since 2020) and a competing provider in the sediment retention device category.
Broad incumbents
- Tensar International: Tensar International is a major geosynthetics manufacturer offering geogrids, geotextiles, and erosion control solutions. As the parent of North American Green, it is a broad incumbent in the same specification-driven infrastructure market as Western Excelsior.
- ABG Geosynthetics: ABG Geosynthetics supplies geocomposites, erosion control mats, and geosynthetic systems for civil engineering and infrastructure. It is a broad incumbent competitor in erosion control and slope stabilization applications.
- Solmax (Propex): Solmax (including the Propex brand) is a major geosynthetics manufacturer offering geotextiles, erosion control products, and ground stabilization solutions, competing with Western Excelsior on large infrastructure specifications.
- Maccaferri: Maccaferri is a global provider of geosynthetics, retaining structures, and erosion control solutions, with a broader portfolio than Western Excelsior and overlapping presence in DOT and large infrastructure erosion control projects.
Regional players
- Granite Environmental: Granite Environmental is a regional distributor and manufacturer of erosion and sediment control products in the southeastern US, providing a comparable product mix to Western Excelsior but with a more limited geographic footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Western Excelsior leadership team
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Western Excelsior funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Western Excelsior M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Western Excelsior
What does Western Excelsior do?
Western Excelsior manufactures and sells rolled erosion control products (RECPs) and sediment control products for civil construction, infrastructure, energy, mining, and environmental restoration applications. The product line spans short-term degradable erosion control blankets, permanent turf reinforcement mats, sediment retention fiber rolls (straw, coir, and WattleFence), and complementary installation hardware such as Falcon hex pins, anchors, staples, and stakes.
Is Western Excelsior a public or private company?
Western Excelsior is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Western Excelsior founded?
Western Excelsior was founded in 2000. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Western Excelsior based?
Western Excelsior is headquartered in Evansville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Western Excelsior make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Erosion Control Products are the primary driver. The others are sediment Control Products, turf Reinforcement Mats and hardware and Fasteners.
Who are Western Excelsior's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are North American Green, Profile Products, East Coast Erosion Control, American Excelsior and Filtrexx International. Broad incumbents are Tensar International, ABG Geosynthetics, Solmax (Propex) and Maccaferri. Granite Environmental is listed as a regional player.
Does Western Excelsior have an API?
No public API is recorded for Western Excelsior.
What industry is Western Excelsior in?
Western Excelsior's product category is Erosion and Sediment Control Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAKAN, Erosion & Sediment Control (Silt Fences, SWPPP Implementation), with a secondary code of BPABADAH, Erosion Control & Land Stabilization.