Looking for new capabilities in its expanding soil erosion control division, Millwood Inc. has finalized the purchase of CORE Erosion Control Services. This purchase brings a new product brand and the 30th location nationwide to the Millwood network.
Lionel Trebilcock, regional whitewood manager, said, “With this purchase, Millwood will be able to add even more to its tool box when it comes to erosion control.”
CORE Erosion Control Services, based out of Sewell, New Jersey, is a leading supplier of erosion and sediment control such as compost filter socks, best management practice (BMP) installation, seeding and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP). CORE will replace the Millwood Natural product brand, which included similar products and services.
All CORE products and services are now a Millwood product brand and managed by CORE product specialists and sales managers in Vienna, Ohio and Sewell, New Jersey where the erosion and sediment control products are manufactured. These compost filter socks are filled with mulched wood chips, which provide a great market for wood waste.
Trebilcock commented, “This industry is booming and we are confident we can be successful in it.” He added, “We are already certified with the U.S. Composting Council in Vienna and Penn State Extension in New Jersey. It just makes sense to add the expertise and services.”
The certifications mean that the mulched wood chips used for the compost filter socks are tested and meet certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and requirements and will allow Millwood to bid on various state jobs across the United States.
Along with acquiring CORE’s customers, products, services, and manufacturing facility, Millwood is pleased to welcome Chris Sztenderowicz, who will be working alongside Trebilcock and his team as a regional sales manager for all CORE products and services in the northeast area of the United States.
Sztenderowicz, former CORE president and sales leader, comes to Millwood with 10 years of industry experience and said the acquisition is a good fit for both parties.
John Cervo, regional installation manager, is also working hand-in-hand with Sztenderowicz and
Trebilcock. Cervo is another previous CORE team member who has transitioned into the Millwood family and will be responsible for installation and bidding on CORE-related projects.
Millwood vendors, suppliers, customers and team members have begun to see the CORE product brand online and in print materials. In the coming weeks, email and social media campaigns are on deck to continue the communication efforts.
“We are working diligently with our marketing team to make the transition as smooth as possible. It’s been a lot of work but also a rewarding process,” Trebilcock said. “This acquisition has allowed us to expand our business in the erosion and sediment control industry.”
Millwood, Inc. is a worldwide industry leader and innovator of unit load and packaging systems, materials and services as well as a leading supplier of new, used and reconditioned pallets (www.millwoodinc.com).
