(ESCN.TV coverage is archived here, April 9, 2008 at approx. 4:40.)

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (March 17, 2008) — PROFILE Products LLC took time during this year’s International Erosion Control Association conference to honor and recognize its distributors for outstanding performance during 2007. Twelve different awards were given to sales representatives and companies for their efforts over the last year, with awards ranging from ‘Greatest Growth’ to the ‘Top Gun’ prize for total overall sales.

As part of an annual distributor dinner hosted by Profile Products during the conference, the company introduced several new products that are coming out on the market in 2008, and took time to reflect back on the successes of 2007.

“We are honored to work with such a strong team of distributors, each of whom is a key partner in our efforts to succeed in the erosion and sediment control business,” said Marc S. Theisen, vice president of erosion control solutions for Profile Products. “The awards are just one way to recognize the top performers, and a way for us to say thank you for all the hard work they are doing in the field.”

2007 award winners included Bobby Thomas with Reel Neet Erosion Control, recognized twice, both as a Sharp Shooter for Outstanding Promotion, and as the Total Sales Leader for the Profile GreenArmor™ System for turf reinforcement. Quality Seed and Watersaver Company were selected for Most Outstanding Project in the east and west respectively. Other individual Sharp Shooter awards went to Aaron Schmidt of ACF West, Bill Noffz of Pennington Seed, John Parenza of Quick Supply, Dave Frazier of GeoSolutions and Thomas DiLoreto of ACF Environmental.

The company recognized for Most Rapid Growth in 2007 was ACF Environmental. Pennington Seed was honored as a sustained contributor with the President’s Club award. And the top honor of the night went to Watersaver Company for the Top Gun award as the total sales leader of Profile Engineered and Specified products.

“The entire team at Watersaver is humbled to receive such a prestigious honor from the industry leader in erosion and sediment control products,” said Stan Silfer, vice president of Watersaver Inc. “The staff at Profile has provided tremendous help while we develop an emerging presence in the west. Together with Profile’s excellent product line and Watersaver’s dedication to servicing the customer, we plan on making 2008 an equally successful year for both companies.”