Ecore International Strengthens Playground Offerings with Acquisition of Pro-Techs Surfacing

LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecore International, a global leader in circularity that drives sustainability and reduces environmental impact by transforming reclaimed rubber materials into innovative, high-performance products, today announced the acquisition of Pro-Techs Surfacing, LLC (“Pro-Techs”), a leading playground surfacing installer. This acquisition expands Ecore’s leadership in the safety surfacing market and further enhances the offerings of its recreational and playground brands: Surface America, SpectraTurf, and Duraplay.

Headquartered in Copley, Ohio, Pro-Techs has installed over 2 million square feet of safety surfacing and is recognized nationwide for excellence in playground surfacing. As a long-standing Ecore customer, Pro-Techs delivers International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) certified solutions that consistently meet or exceed American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for performance and safety. All Pro-Techs surfacing products are soft and environmentally safe, further advancing Ecore’s commitment to delivering high-performance, sustainable solutions.

“This acquisition is another important step toward fulfilling our vision for Ecore to rid the world of rubber waste with the capabilities and scale to grow into key markets,” said Art Dodge, CEO of Ecore International. “What sets Pro-Techs apart is not only their quality and technical expertise, but the heart and strength of their team. Together, we will be well-positioned to deliver greater value for our customers, drive innovation, and reinforce our commitment to sustainable, circular solutions.”

“This acquisition is an important step in Ecore’s mission to deliver safer, more sustainable surfaces to communities across the country,” said Kal Krishan, President of Ecore’s Outdoor Surfacing Unit. “Success starts with people, and Pro-Techs has established itself as a trusted partner to playground surfacing stakeholders, sharing Ecore’s commitment to quality and safety. We are thrilled to welcome them to Ecore as we continue to drive innovation in materials science and surface technology, delivering reliable, high-quality products that benefit communities, schools, and parks nationwide.”

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About Ecore

Ecore is a transformational rubber circularity company. Built on a legacy that began in 1871, we are leading our industry’s circular economy founded on the magic of rubber—a material with a proven past and the potential to reinvent the future. Like rubber itself, we are constantly flexing and finding new challenges to solve, new performance properties to engineer, and new uses for this infinitely reusable material. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Ecore serves customers in more than 75 countries, designing innovative technologies and solutions for many industries, including rubber reclamation services, rubber materials, commercial and performance surfacing, play surfacing, industrial components, transportation, and agricultural products. Ecore brands include Ecore Athletic, ECOsurfaces, Centaur, QT Sound Insulation, A-Turf, Surface America, SpectraTurf, Ecore Industrial, Ecore Reclamation, Ecore Materials, itsTRU® Technology, and TRUcircularity™. Learn more at www.ecoreintl.com.