Profile Products Acquires Central Fiber Erosion Control, Landfill Cover Businesses

Profile Products LLC, a provider of soil, water and vegetation management solutions, announced the acquisition of the erosion control and landfill cover businesses of Central Fiber LLC, a manufacturer of cellulose and wood fiber products. The transaction includes all Central Fiber erosion control and landfill cover businesses as well as the company’s Canton, Ohio production plant/distribution center, employees and sales team.  

The acquisition augments Profile’s product portfolio with Central Fiber’s Second Nature and Enviro Fiber hydraulic mulches, complementing Profile’s range of products including Flexterra HP, ProMatrix and Base mulch hydroseeding solutions for erosion control; and Central Fiber’s Topcoat and Waste-Coat landfill cover products, offering non-toxic and biodegradable solutions to comply with government landfill daily cover regulations. 

The new products join Profile’s product line, which also includes technologies for vegetation establishment, landscaping, sports field conditioning, and golf course construction and maintenance. 

In addition, Profile gains new manufacturing and distribution capabilities in a Midwest market with the acquisition of Central Fiber’s facility in Ohio, the addition of a new warehouse in Dallas to serve the Southwest market, and an expanded distribution network and dedicated workforce to service diverse markets.

“Central Fiber has established a strong market presence with products, people and technology that fit well with our product portfolio and our corporate culture,” said John Schoch, president and CEO of Profile Products. “By combining our respective products and personnel, this acquisition advances our mission of delivering a full range of technologies and services to assist customers with their turf establishment and erosion control requirements.” 

The transaction closed on Oct. 20. Financial details were not disclosed.

Source: Profile Products LLC