Market Analysis of 

Erosion Control Mats

Brian Shepley 

Robert Smith 

Gerry L. Jackson 

United States

Department of 

Agriculture 

Forest Service 

Forest 

Products 

Laboratory 

Research 

Note 

FPL−RN−0284 
Abstract 

Controlling erosion is a serious and challenging task. Annually, erosion is responsible for billions of dollars of damage 

worldwide. Erosion control mats (ECMs) were developed to 

control erosion and provide soil stability until vegetation can 

be established. There are hundreds of products in the erosion 

control market. Erosion control mats are made from organic 

materials, synthetic materials, and sometimes a combination 

of the two. This study is a market analysis of ECMs based 

on a telephone survey of nine manufacturers and a literature 

search. The objective of the market analysis was to provide 

background information and to summarize the ECM industry. The objective of the telephone survey was to determine 

information about ECMs such as the price, mode of promotion and distribution, most popular product, and current 

demand and growth potential. The product background 

section provides a brief description of the most popular types 

of ECMs. The analysis focuses on the market history, major 

competitors, major consumers, market size, demand and 

growth, and the results of a telephone survey. Thirty-eight 

major competitors were found as well as several major consumers. The telephone survey provided information on 

current trends in pricing, promotion, and distribution; popular ECM types; and major consumers. The market analysis 

determined that the market for ECMs will grow based on the 

fact that the world population is projected to increase, therefore increasing construction of buildings and roads. Also, the 

fact that some ECMs are made with natural products instead 

of synthetic products helps them win acceptance in public 

opinion. 

Keywords: erosion control mat, market analysis, organic 

materials, synthetic materials, geosynthetics 

March 2002 

Shepley, Brian; Smith, Robert; Jackson, Gerry L. 2002. Market analysis of 

erosion control mats. Res. Note FPL-RN-0284. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 9 p. 

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Contents 

 Page

Product Background ............................................................. 1

Product Descriptions............................................................. 3

Market History...................................................................... 3

Telephone Survey Results .................................................... 5

Conclusion............................................................................ 5

Literature Cited..................................................................... 6

Appendix .............................................................................. 6
Market Analysis of Erosion Control Mats 

Brian Shepley, Graduate Student

Robert Smith, Associate Professor and Director

Center for Forest Products Marketing and Management 

Department of Wood Science and Forest Products 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 

Gerry L. Jackson, Forest Products Marketing Specialist 

Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin 

Product Background 

The erosion control mat (ECM), also called an erosion control blanket or mattress depending on where it is used and 

what it is made from, is produced in many different sizes, 

shapes, and patterns to meet a variety of needs. The main 

purpose of the ECM is to provide soil stability until vegetation can be established (Lancaster 1996). Most ECMs are 

designed for reinforcement of moderate to steep slopes. 

Typical applications include roadsides, landfills, ditches, 

spillways, shorelines, embankments, and moderate to large 

landscaping projects. There are hundreds of ECM products 

on the market today. Most ECMs currently on the market fall 

into the category of rolled erosion control products (RECPs). 

This term simply refers to erosion control products that are 

produced in roll style bundles and are applied by simply 

unrolling them onto the site. Erosion control mats are just 

one of many products that have been “...designed and engineered to assist landscape contractors to make their projects 

more economical and easier while still protecting the environment from the impact of erosion and off-site sediment 

migration.” (Roche 1999). 

Furthermore, ECMs are categorized into four major groups, 

depending on what materials they are made from and their 

lifespan. They are either synthetic or organic and either 

temporary or permanent. Some mats are made solely from 

one material and other mats use a combination of two or 

more different materials to achieve certain properties (Sutherland 1998). The use of synthetic and organic materials 

together is common. Organic ECMs are often biodegradable 

and can be more aesthetically pleasing (Roberts 1994). 

Figures 1 to 3 show examples of coconut, excelsior, and 

straw organic ECMs. Synthetic erosion control materials, 

called geosynthetics, are defined as materials that are combined with geological material such as soil and rock to improve or modify the behavior of the geologic material. Geosynthetics include geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, 

geocomposites, and geonets (Sarkar 1998). Figures 4 to 6 

show examples of turf reinforcement, concrete, and geosynthetic ECMs. Turf reinforcement ECMs can also be made 

from organic material. Temporary ECMs are usually organic 

and made from biodegradable materials. However, some 

synthetic ECMs are also temporary and are removed after 

vegetation is established. The majority of the permanent 

ECMs are composed of either geosynthetics or concrete. 

Figure 1—Coconut fiber mats. (Used by permission: left and center photos, copyright Aspinwall 

Group; right photo, copyright Hy-Tex.) 
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Figure 2—Excelsior mats. (Used by permission: 

copyright American Excelsior Company.) 

Figure 3—Straw mats. (Used by permission: copyright 

Verdyol Alabama, Inc.) 

Organic ECMs are considered temporary because they degrade. Degradable ECMs are either completely biodegradable, such as coir (coconut fiber), straw, wood excelsior, and 

mulch, or biodegradable and photodegradable, such as when 

these products or other materials are used in conjunction 

with a lightweight netting or other synthetic material that 

lasts several months and sometimes several years (Kaspersen 

2000a). 

Figure 4—Turf reinforcement mats. (Used by permission: 

top photo, copyright North American Green; bottom 

photo, copyright Rolanka International.) 

Figure 5—(a) Filter point mat, (b) uniform section mat, 

(c) articulated block mat, (d) concrete mat being used 

on a slope. (Used by permission: copyright Elish 

Construction, Inc.) 

Figure 6—Left: Geoweb System (Presto Products Company, Appleton, Wisconsin); right: geosynthetic mat. 

(Used by permission: left photo, copyright Presto 

Products Company; right photo, copyright Maccaferri, 

Inc.) 
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Many factors come into play when deciding what type of 

ECM should be used at a particular site. The most important 

factors are listed below (Gannon 1999): 

• Type of soil 

• Amount of water 

• Frequency of water 

• Amount of anticipated peak flows 

• Terrain 

• Run-off direction 

• Discharge goals 

Complying with local, state, and national laws and regulations is usually the most important objective. 

Product Descriptions 

There is a very large number of companies in the erosion 

control industry, and likewise, there is a large number of 

products. Erosion control mats are just one of these products, 

and different companies have many different types and 

styles of ECMs. However, most of these mats are made of 

the same materials and are designed to do the same basic 

job. The following sections describe the most popular and 

commonly used mat styles and types in the industry 

(Sutherland 1998). 

Coconut (Coir) Fiber Mats 

• Biodegradable, usually woven together, or held together 

by net or mesh made from jute, coir, or a synthetic 

material

• May be 100% coconut or combined with straw, excelsior, 

or other material

• Typically rated for moderate to steep slopes and channel 

lining

• Can be made to last for short or long periods; durability 

depends on the mesh of net material used to hold it together and the ratio of coconut to other materials, that is, 

70% coconut–30% straw, 50% coconut–50% straw, etc.

Excelsior Mats 

• Produced from wood excelsior (often aspen and poplar) 

• Typically composed mostly of a single specified length 

of fibrous material (6–16 in. (152.4–406.4 mm)) 

• Usually held together with netting and mesh materials 

• Typically recommended for moderate to steep slopes and 

low-flow ditches 

• Biodegradable and can last several years 

Straw Mats 

• Made from agricultural wheat straw, sometimes combined 

with other organic materials such as coconut 

• Usually held together by a biodegradable or 

photodegradable mesh net 

• Generally recommended on less steep slopes (maximum 

slope is 2:1) and very low flow conditions 

• Typically a lightweight mat 

• Usually lasts less than 2 years 

Turf Reinforcement Mats 

• Made from both organic and synthetic materials, including 

coir and polypropylene 

• Used to reinforce vegetation for permanent and temporary 

applications 

• Recommended for use in channels and on slopes 

Concrete Mats 

• Basic design is a woven fabric mat that is filled with fine 

concrete or grout

• Types include the filter point mat, uniform section mat, 

and the articulated block mat

• Very strong and permanent

• Erosion control uses such as slopes, ditches, 

spillways, stream banks, and shorelines

Synthetic (Geosynthetic) Mats 

• Many different styles 

• Can be composed of polypropylene, polyolefin, polyvinyl 

chloride (PVC) monofilaments, monofilament yarns, 

various types of plastics, polyester fibers, and various 

other geosynthetics. 

• Can be photodegradable or permanent 

• Can be used to meet a variety of erosion control needs and 

can be customized to fit special situations 

Market History 

Effective erosion control has long been a problem in the 

United States and around the world. Annually, in the 

United States, wind and water erosion causes $17 billion 

(billion = 109

) worth of on-site damage, such as lost soil and 

nutrients. If off-site damages, such as siltation, drainage, 

flooding, and undermining of existing structures, are included in this figure, it increases to $44 billion a year 

(Kaspersen 2000b). The erosion control industry has grown 
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tremendously in the past couple decades in response to 

continued infrastructure development and increased awareness of water quality problems (Allen 1996). During the past 

15 years, increasing awareness of environmental degradation 

and penalties associated with violating certain pollution 

legislation have created an explosion in the erosion control 

industry (Sutherland 1998). 

Not only is erosion a serious problem, it is an ongoing problem that will probably never be completely resolved. One 

expert in the erosion control industry said “The job of erosion control will never be done as long as we live on this 

earth” (Kaspersen 2000b). Further, with population on the 

rise, erosion control will become even more important. 

Therefore, the ECM will become an even more important 

product. Erosion control mats have become very popular in 

the past decade or two. Today, they are readily available and 

represent a broad spectrum of product construction and 

corresponding applications. The use of ECMs continues to 

grow and expand as a result of technology and demand 

(Allen 1996). 

Major Competitors 

An extensive internet search, including the International 

Erosion Control Association (IECA) website and the Erosion 

Control Headquarters website, was completed to come up 

with a partial list of manufacturers competing in the market 

for ECMs. Table 1 in the Appendix contains 38 major 

competitors, located throughout the United States, along 

with their addresses and contact information. The competitors consisted of 10 manufacturers that produce ECMs 

composed of a wood-based material, 6 manufacturers that 

produce concrete ECMs, and 22 manufacturers that use 

synthetic (including concrete) or organic materials other 

than wood to produce ECMs. 

Major Customers 

Two of the biggest contributors to erosion are construction 

sites and urban runoff. As a result, two big consumers of 

ECMs are construction companies and landscape companies 

(Northcutt 1997). Companies that do highway and road 

construction make up a large sector of the customer base as 

well. See the Telephone Survey Results section for more 

information on major customers. 

Major Market Areas 

There are several major market areas for ECMs. The biggest 

market is probably the highway construction industry. Soil 

erosion from highway ditches, cut slopes, and fill slopes 

present a continuous problem for roadway designers, geotechnical engineers, and highway maintenance (Diyaljee and 

Stoeck 1989, pp. 154–159). The demand from the highway 

construction industry for an effective erosion control product 

helped the development of ECMs. Other major markets for 

ECMs are landfills, urban and suburban drainage areas (for 

example, ditches, spillways), building construction, and 

landscaping. The biggest benefit of using an RECP or similar spray-on product is the reduction in sediment loss from 

rainfall (Northcutt and McFalls 1998). This is one reason 

ECMs work well in outdoor construction areas where there 

could be a large amount of rainfall and high potential for 

flooding. 

During the past decade, there has been growing interest in 

using channel linings that are natural, environmentally 

friendly, and less expensive than the synthetic types. This 

has led to vegetative linings and RECPs (Gharabaghi and 

others 1998). In addition, there are many environmental 

movements going on today that encourage the use of natural 

products as opposed to synthetics. This gives an advantage 

to organic ECMs, including those produced from wood 

material. Wood is a natural renewable resource that is safe 

for the environment and biodegradable. A common wood 

material used to make ECMs is wood excelsior, which is 

curled shreds of wood. Excelsior erosion control devices 

have especially effective sediment capture capabilities 

(Wagner and Lutyens 1998). With high rates of effectiveness 

in curbing erosion and the advantage of positive public 

opinion, it is very likely that wood materials will play a large 

part in the future production of ECMs and other erosion 

control products. In a recent study (Demars and others 

2001), large-scale erosion control testing was performed at a 

filed site. Paper mill wood waste, pine bark mulch, a geotextile silt fence, a hay bale barrier, a filter berm of paper mill 

wood waste, and stump grindings mulch were all tested on 

their ability to combat erosion by reducing runoff. They 

were tested on a 1:2 slope in real weather situations for 

about 5 months from midsummer to early fall. The woody 

materials were found to be particularly effective in reducing 

runoff during storms that produced less than 0.5 in. 

(12.7 mm) of rain. In addition, the wood waste erosion 

control filter berm was more effective at controlling erosion 

than either the hay bales or the geotextile silt fence. 

Estimated Market Size 

Because erosion control is a worldwide problem, there is no 

limitation in market size for erosion control products. The 

capabilities of the individual groups, businesses, and corporations would be the limitations of the market. In 1999, a 

study was performed by the IECA that involved 124 U.S. 

erosion control companies. The study found that the total 

sales volume of erosion control products in 1998 was 

$225 million. The IECA predicts this number will grow 

significantly as more companies agree to share their information and as regional manufacturers are included (Kaspersen 2000b). Geosynthetic mats make up a portion of the 

$800 million market of erosion control geosynthetics 

worldwide (Tilton 1999). 
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Current Demand and Growth Potential 

Demand for ECMs stems from several different markets and 

industries, which have already been discussed. The demand 

for ECMs will fluctuate according to those markets. The use 

of ECMs faces several challenges (Allen 1996): 

• Lack of user education 

• Unknown relationship between product properties and 

actual performance 

• Lack of standard testing to evaluate products 

If these challenges cause ECMs to perform unsuccessfully, 

demand for them could decline. However, the Erosion Control Technology Council and other groups are pushing for 

standardization throughout the erosion control industry, and 

it is likely to happen in the near future (Allen 1996). 

There is great potential for growth in this market. With 

global population increasing, the markets for ECMs should 

increase as well. This will be especially true in the construction market as more homes, neighborhoods, and roadways 

are built. In addition, there are other areas within the erosion 

control market that could be analyzed. For example, ECMs 

could be used to reinforce athletic fields, crops, and even 

lawns. 

Telephone Survey Results 

Thirteen companies were randomly selected from the list of 

ECM manufacturers in Table 1 of the Appendix. Of these 

companies, nine agreed to participate in the telephone survey. Each company was asked the same five questions 

dealing with product cost, promotion, distribution, popular 

products, and largest customers. The questions and results of 

the survey can be found in Tables 2 to 6 of the Appendix. A 

summary of the survey results follows. 

Most of the organic and synthetic ECMs are priced by the 

square yard and sold in rolls. However, fabric-formed concrete mats are usually priced according to the job and sold 

by the square foot. The ECM prices varied according to 

manufacturer and quality. Wood excelsior had a large price 

range, from $.35 to $.85 per square yard. Synthetic mats are 

typically more expensive than organic mats, depending on 

the type and amount of material used. Several companies 

had higher prices for differentiated products, such as special 

colored mats (Table 2). 

All the companies had websites that advertise their products. 

In addition, they commonly use trade journals and magazines to advertise, and several companies attend trades 

shows as well. Several manufacturers advertise in Erosion 

Control Magazine, the magazine of the IECA. Several 

manufacturers also mentioned that they get a lot of business 

by word of mouth (Table 3). 

Most of the manufacturers sell their product through distributors. Several manufacturers sold direct to end users 

also. At least one manufacturer provides free shipping to 

end users within a certain distance of their facility. A few 

manufacturers had their own trucks to transport their 

products (Table 4). 

Those companies dealing with organic ECMs reported straw 

ECMs to be their most popular product in the past year. 

Wood excelsior ECMs were also very popular. Manufacturers that produced both synthetic and organic ECMs said that 

their organic products have been much more popular than 

their synthetic ones (Table 5). 

Almost all the manufacturers reported the construction industry as one of the biggest consumers of their products, 

especially road and new construction. Several manufacturers 

also reported getting business from State Departments of 

Transportation, landfills, golf courses, and the Army Corps 

of Engineers (Table 6). 

Conclusion 

Controlling erosion is a serious and challenging task. Annually, in the United States and around the world, erosion is 

responsible for billions of dollars of damage. As a result, 

ECMs were developed to help control and prevent erosion. 

There are hundreds of these products in the erosion control 

market. They are made from organic materials, synthetic 

materials, and sometimes a combination of the two. In this 

study, we looked at the market for ECMs. We performed a 

market analysis and a telephone survey of ECM manufacturers. A big market for ECMs is outdoor construction, especially areas that are subject to large annual rainfalls or are at 

high risk for flooding. Therefore, construction companies, 

especially those that do work around roadways, and landscape companies comprise a large portion of the customer 

base for ECMs. The market analysis determined that the 

erosion control industry is expected to grow in the future as 

construction activities increase due to increasing population. 

Telephone survey results show the following: 

• Most ECMs are priced by the square yard and are sold 

in rolls. 

• Websites, trade journals, and magazines are the most 

popular promotional tools. 

• Most ECM manufacturers sell their products through 

distributors. 

• Currently, the most popular ECMs are those composed 

of straw. 

• The biggest consumer of ECMs is the construction 

industry. 
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Appendix 

Table 1—Partial list of manufacturers of erosion control products 

Name Address Phone / email / website 

American Excelsior Company a 113 N. Main St. 

Rice Lake, WI 54868 

amex@amerexcel.com 

www.amerexcel.com/ 

Buckley Powder Co.a Geo-Fabrics 

42 Inverness Drive East 

Englewood, CO 80112 

(303) 790–7008 

www.buckleypowder.com 

Cady Industries, Inc c 5017 Aviation Way 

Caldwell, ID 83605 

1–888–878–3496 

ID@CADYIND.COM 

www.burlapbags.com/erosion_control.html 

Community Construction, Inc.c

 277 S. Hollywood Rd. 

P.O. Box 4061 

Houma, LA 70361 

(504) 868–5239 

info@ccihouma.com 

www.ccihouma.com/ 

Elish Construction, Inc.b 3 South 310 Curtis Avenue 

Warrenville, IL 60555 

(630) 393–6595 

www.elish.com/contact.htm 
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Table 1—Partial list of manufacturers of erosion control products—con. 

Name Address Phone / email / website 

Erosion Control Systemsa 9015 Energy Lane 

Northport, AL 35476–6542 

1–800–942–1986 

info@erosioncontrol systems.com 

www.erosioncontrolsystems.com/ 

Foresight Products, LLCb 6430 East 49th Drive 

Commerce City, CO 80022 

1–800–325–5360 

www.earthanchor.com/ 

Geostar Corporationb 74 Perimeter Center East 

Suite 7420 

Atlanta, GA 30346 

1–800–253–0561 

www.hydrotex.com/ 

Greenfix Americaa

 (760) 348–7600 

www.greenfix.com/ 

Hydro Terra Productsc

 5310 Valentine Road 

Wichita, KS 67219 

1–800–497–2565 

info@hydraterraproducts.com 

www.hydroterraproducts.com/ 

JB Instant Lawn, Inc.c

 5289 Bluegrass Lane 

Silverton, OR 97381 

(503) 581–7823 

www.jbinstantlawn.com/index.html 

Jensen Precastb

 5400 Raley Blvd. 

Sacramento, CA 95838 

(916) 991–8800 

www.jensenprecast.com/ 

Keystone Retaining WallSystems, Inc.c 4444 West 78th Street 

Minneapolis, MN 55435 

www.keystonewalls.com 

Layfield Plastics Ltdc

 14604-115A Avenue 

Edmonton, Alberta 

T5M 3C5, Canada 

(780) 453–6731 

www.geomembranes.com/ 

Maccaferric

 10303 Governor Lane Blvd. 

Williamsport, MD 21795 

(301) 223–6910 

hdqtrs@maccaferri-usa.com 

www.maccaferri-usa.com/ 

Manderleyc

 10 Camelot Drive 

Suite 100 

Nepean, Ontario, Canada 

1–800–461–5501 

info@manderley.com 

www.manderley.com/ 

Mat, Inc.a

 12302 Highway 2 

Floodwood, MN 55736 

K2G5X8 

1–888–477–3028 

info@soilguard.com 

www.soilguard.com/ 

Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.c

 P.O. Box 8431 

Canton, OH 44711 

(800) 321–0699 

www.midwestind.com/ 

Nedia Enterprisesc

 89-66 217 St 

Jamaica, NY 11427 

(718) 740–5171 

nedia@nedia.com 

www.nedia.com/ 

North American Green, Inc.c

 14649 Highway 41 North 

Evansville, IN 47725 

(812) 867–6632 

mdarr@nagreen.com 

www.nagreen.com/ 

Presto Products Co.c

 670 N. Perkins St. 

P.O. Box 2399 

Appleton, WI 54912–2399 

1–800–548–3424 

www.prestogeo.com 

Profile Products LLCc

 750 Lake Crook Road 

Suite 440 

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 

(847) 215–3427 

www.profileproducts.com/ 

ReForestation Technologies Internationala

 1341 Dayton Street, Unit G 

Salinas, CA 93901 

1–800–RTI–GROW 

rti@reforest.com 

www.reforest.com/ 
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Table 1—Partial list of manufacturers of erosion control products—con.

Name Address Phone / email / website 

Rexius Forest By-Products, Inc.a 4490 Main Street 

Springfield, OR 97477 

(541) 342–1835 

timf@rexius.com 

www.rexius.com/ 

RMC Internationalc 96 Voorhis Drive 

Brentwood, NY 11717 

rmc@webspan.net 

www.webspan.net/~rmc/abcbags.htm 

Rolanka International, Inc.a

 155 Andrew Drive 

Stockbridge, GA 30281 

1–800–760–3215 

rolanka@rolanka.com 

www.rolanka.com/ 

Royal Enterprises Americab

 30622 Forest Blvd. 

P.O. Box 119 

Stacy, MN 55079 

1–800–817–3240 

contact@royalenterprises.net 

www.erosionsolutions.com/ 

Strata Systems, Inc.c

 Strata Systems, Inc. 

380 Dahlonega Road, Suite 200 

Cumming, GA 30040 

1–800–680–7750 

strata@geogrid.com 

www.geogrid.com/ 

Submar, Inc.b

 805 Dunn Street 

Houma, LA 70360 

1–800–978–2627 

submar@cajun.net 

www.submar.com/ 

Synthetic Industriesc

 SI Geosolutions 

6025 Lee Highway, Suite 435 

Chattanooga, TN 37421 

1–800–621–0444 

sigeo@sind.com 

www.fixsoil.com/ 

Tenax Corporationc

 4800 East Monument Street 

Baltimore, MD 21205 

(410) 522–7000 

www.tenax.net/ 

Tensar Earth Technologies, Inc.c

 5883 Glenridge Drive 

Suite 200 

Atlanta, GA 30328–5363 

(404) 250–1290 

www.tensarcorp.com/ 

The Reinforced 

Earth Companyc

8614 Westwood Center Drive 

Suite 1100 

Vienna, VA 22182–2233 

1–800–446–5700 

info@reinforcedearth.com 

www.recousa.com/ 

Thomas Brothers Grassa

 911 E. Highway 377 

Granbury, TX 76048 1–888–NEW–GRASS 

info@thomasbros.com 

www.thomasbros.com/ 

Verdyol Alabama, Inc.a

 407 Miles Parkway 

P.O. Box 605 

Pell City, AL 35125–0605 

(205) 338–4411 

verdyol@pell.net 

http://ero-mat.com/ 

Webtec, Inc.c

 P.O. Box 19729 

Charlotte, NC 28219 1–800–438–0027 

info@webtecgeos.com 

www.webtecgeos.com/ 

Westconc

 1821 Mayes Road SE 

Olympia, WA 98503 (360) 456–7580 

info@westconpavers.com 

www.westconpavers.com/ 

a

Produce ECMs made from wood materials (may also manufacture synthetic mats). 

b

Produce ECMs made from concrete. 

c

Produce ECMs made from other organic and/or synthetics (concrete included). 
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Phone Survey Questions 

1. How much does your product sell for? 

2. How do you promote your product? 

3. How do you distribute your product? 

4. What is your most popular ECM product? 

5. Where does most of your business come from? 

Table 2—Answers to question 1 from phone survey 

Manufacturer How much does your product(s) sell for? 

1 Wood excelsior mat by sq. yd., low end $.35–$.50, 

reg $.38–$.55, high end $.65–$.85 

2 Concrete mats, priced by job 

3 Straw, coconut, wood excelsior blankets, priced by job 

4 Straw, jute, and coconut; no prices given 

5 Turf reinforcement mat $3.50–4.00 sq. yd.; wood excelsior mats $.50–$.60 sq. yd.; jute roll $40, straw roll $45, 

wood excelsior roll $4–$48 

6 Concrete mats, filter point $.50 sq. ft., uniform section 

$.55 sq. ft. 

7 Wood excelsior, straw blankets, and synthetics (most 

expensive) all sold by sq. yd.; no prices given 

8 100 sq. yd. roll straw mat $36, 80 sq. yd. roll wood 

excelsior mat $31.20 (dyed green + $.03 sq. yd.) 

9 Woven polypropylene $.05 sq. ft.; turf reinforcement mat 

$.40 sq. ft. 

Table 3—Answers to question 2 from phone survey 

Manufacturer How do you promote your product(s)? 

1 Website, word of mouth 

2 Website, trade journals, word of mouth 

3 Website 

4 Website, Erosion Control Magazine, Land and 

Water Magazine

5 Website, trade shows 

6 Website, Erosion Control Magazine

7 Website, word of mouth 

8 Website, landscaping magazines, trade shows 

9 Website, trade journals, Erosion Control Magazine

Table 4—Answers to question 3 from phone survey 

Manufacturer How do you distribute your product(s)? 

1 Distributors, sometimes direct to end user by common 

carrier, free delivery within certain range 

2 Common carriers 

3 Distributors 

4 Distributors 

5 Distributor 

6 Distributor and direct to end user 

7 Distributors, sometimes direct to end user by common 

carrier or customer pick-up 

8 Mostly through distributor, some direct to end user 

9 Construction supply distributors 

Table 5—Answers to question 4 from phone survey 

Manufacturer What is your most popular ECM product? 

1 Wood excelsior (only product) 

2 Concrete filter point mat (only produces concrete ECMs) 

3 Variable 

4 Straw mats 

5 Straw mats 

6 Concrete filter point mats (only produces concrete ECMs) 

7 No single ECM, but organic ECMs much more popular 

than synthetic ECMs 

8 Straw and excelsior mats 

9 Polypropylene and turf reinforcement mats (only produces 

synthetic ECMs) 

Table 6—Answers to question 5 from phone survey 

Manufacturer Where does most of your business come from? 

1 New construction, DOTsa, landfills, and golf courses 

2 No response 

3 Variable but mostly dealing with construction 

4 Lots of DOTs and new construction 

5 Highway construction 

6 Army Core of Engineers, areas subject to frequent flooding 

7 Highway construction, housing developments 

8 New construction, contractors 

9 Road construction 

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