Hanes Geo Components, of Winston Salem, NC, announces they have reached an agreement to acquire ERO-TEX which was founded by Scott Bordeau and Dan Salsinger in 2001. Since that time Scott and Dan have grown ERO-TEX into the leading distributor of Geotextiles and Erosion Control materials in the Wisconsin and Illinois markets which they serve. Scott and Dan will now lead Hanes Geo Components efforts to continue growing sales in this region. John Dowdell, President of Hanes Geo Components, commented that “with their focus on distribution of geotextile and erosion control products, ERO-TEX is an excellent operational fit with Hanes Geo Components. In addition Scott and Dan are well respected leaders within the erosion control industry. They have a long standing track record of educating installers and specifiers in best practices techniques for managing erosion control challenges on construction sites. Scott and Dan will be outstanding additions to the Hanes Geo Components management team.”
Jerry Greene, President of Hanes Companies notes “this acquisition is a continuance of our ongoing strategy to develop a North American distribution network for geotextile and erosion control products. Hanes Companies, and our parent company Leggett and Platt, are fully committed to growing our presence in this highly attractive market.”
Hanes Geo Components is a market leader distributing geotextile and erosion control products through 34 North American locations. Hanes Geo Components is a business segment of Hanes Companies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leggett and Platt. With corporate revenues of $3.7 billion, Leggett and Platt employees number over 19,000 at 130 manufacturing facilities across 18 countries.
Source: Hanes Geo Components
