MKB Company Acquires Siltworm to Expand Innovative and Sustainable Erosion Control Solutions

CLEVELAND & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) environmental control platform MKB Company (the “Company” or “MKB”) announced today the acquisition of Siltworm, an Indiana-based manufacturer of erosion and sediment control products. The acquisition expands MKB’s product capabilities and strengthens its ability to offer customers effective, sustainable solutions supported by a growing national manufacturing and distribution network.

Siltworm specializes in proprietary rolled filter products designed to control sediment and reduce erosion across a variety of applications, including perimeter control, inlet protection, stockpile protection, ditch maintenance and slope interruption. Its products feature a lightweight, biodegradable fill material and are designed to be easy to install, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.

“Siltworm is a natural fit for MKB as we continue to expand our product offerings and invest in innovative solutions that help our customers achieve better environmental outcomes,” said Rick Costello, CEO of MKB Company. “The Siltworm team has built a differentiated product, a strong customer following and a reputation for innovation and service.”

The addition of Siltworm complements MKB’s broad portfolio of products. Together, the companies will provide customers with a more complete product lineup, expanded technical expertise, reliable supply and greater access to sustainable erosion control solutions. Siltworm founder Joe Moore will remain with the business as MKB’s Vice President, Market Development, bringing his technical expertise and longstanding industry relationships to support customer education, product growth and market expansion.

This transaction marks the sixth acquisition since MKB partnered with ACP in November 2024. MKB will continue its acquisition strategy of partnering with leading companies across the stormwater and erosion control industry. The ACP deal team of Matt Beesley, Chris Jones, Ross Fuller, Joe Vitale, Andrew Foster and Ryan Schmidt worked alongside management on the transaction.

About MKB Company

MKB Company is a leading provider of products and services in the environmental control market. The Company’s products are used in perimeter control, sediment management, erosion control and pollution control markets. As a growing industry partner committed to excellence in customer satisfaction, MKB manufactures innovative products and solutions that allow contractors and distributors to serve customers looking for better environmental outcomes. For more information, visit mkbcompany.com.

About Align Capital Partners

Align Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to help create shared success. ACP manages $3.2 billion in committed capital with investment teams in Cleveland and Dallas. ACP brings experience and resources to help lower-middle market companies accelerate their growth, to the benefit of management, employees and the firm’s investors. ACP makes control investments in differentiated companies within the business services, technology, specialty manufacturing and distribution sectors. For more information, visit aligncp.com.