Americast Inc. And KriStar Enterprises, Inc. Form Strategic Alliance
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Leading Stormwater Management Product Manufacturers in Strategic Alliance
Americast, Inc. and KriStar Enterprises, Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to manufacture, sell, and service stormwater management products on both East and West coasts, it was announced recently by KriStar President Craig Beatty and Americast President Bill Tichacek. The collaboration between two of the country's most prominent manufacturers in the industry will allow the companies to provide greater flexibility and design options, yield production efficiency, and enhance customer service.
"This alliance combines the expertise and innovative products of two major forces in the industry," commented Beatty. "It enables both companies to offer enhanced service by utilizing the strengths of each other's regional production, marketing and sales capabilities. It also allows each company to provide a more complete product offering, so we can service the complete needs of a project."
"This is a win for our customers, for both companies, and for the environment," added Tichacek. "Sourcing products close to the jobsite lowers the environmental impact of shipping, and can help earn a project USGBC LEED points. It lowers energy consumption and transportation-related emissions, and the whole planet benefits from that. It seems fitting, since these products focus on the important environmental need to reduce water pollution."
Americast, based in the mid-Atlantic region, will manufacture, market, sell and service KriStar's filter product line on the East Coast, including the FloGard Perk Filter Media Filtration Device, the FloGard Dual-Vortex Hydrodynamic Separator (DVS), and the FloGard+ Plus Catch Basin Insert Filter. Americast will also provide precasting services to KriStar for other markets in the Eastern part of the US.
KriStar Enterprises, Inc., based in Santa Rosa, California, will be the exclusive distributor in California of Americast's Filterra Bioretention Systems products (Filterra, Filterra Roof Drain, Filterra Street Tree, and Bacterra). KriStar will manufacture, market, sell and service the products, integrating KriStar's unique pre-filter chamber and by-pass features when requested.
The two companies will provide additional regional manufacturing services for each other, as well. Production on both coasts means that many major markets will now fall within the 500-mile radius designated for LEED credit MRc5 Regional Materials, defined as materials that are extracted, harvested, and manufactured within 500 miles of the project site.
"Both companies make very effective products," commented Beatty, "but this strategic alliance is about more than just physical resources. Our people and their expertise are an equally valuable resource. By sharing that strength with our customers, we will enhance our respective abilities to provide effective solutions to our customers and ultimately for the environment."
About Americast, Inc.
Americast, Inc. is a leading supplier of precast concrete solutions in the mid-Atlantic region. The company specializes in the design and manufacturing of a complete line of concrete pipe and precast products for commercial and residential applications. Concrete precast structures include reinforced pipe, manhole components, box culverts, fittings, and drainage structures. Americast is committed to providing quality solutions for your precast needs. For more information, visit www.americastusa.com.
About KriStar Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 1993, KriStar Enterprises, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of storm water management products that address the control of pollutants from storm water runoff, from the beginning of construction to the installation of permanent control devices, to their ongoing maintenance. Committed to continuing to provide innovative storm water solutions throughout the United States, KriStar offers a complete "treatment train" approach. For more information, visit www.kristar.com.
SOURCE: KriStar Enterprises, Inc.