This year marks a number of hallmark anniversaries in the geosynthetics and erosion control field, with industry organizations like the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) celebrating 30 years and various companies marking their 20th, 25th, or 30th anniversaries. None of them can top American Excelsior this year, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
In this interview with Elizabeth Peggs, American Excelsior’s Director (Earth Sciences Division) discusses the importance of the anniversary to the company, the erosion and sediment control products that have shaped and continue to shape the company’s success, and its future.
KEY QUOTE: “We had a lot of innovations in this company and our industry 30 years before there was even another manufacturer. We helped pioneers specifications….”
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