KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 14, 2017, its status is phase 1.

Notes:

Product will stay in Phase 1 until NTPEP testing is completed. (11/14/17) WPS

Trade Name: AGgrow Wattle


Generic Name: Filter sock
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: AGgrow Tech, LLC
Address: 300 N Greene St. STE 2185
	Greensboro, NC 27401

Background description of company and its products:
	AGgrow Tech produces giant Miscanthus fiber and manufactures products made from the fiber. We have a line of erosion control products that are of potential interest to KYTC.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Culverts and Drainage Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Similar filtration efficiency to a compost filter sock except lighter weight at installation and does not contain the high nutrient levels found in compost that have potential to move off site with water passing through the filter sock.
General Composition of Material:
	Polyester mesh outer sock material. Certified weed free and certified sustainably grown chopped giant Miscanthus inner filter media.
Date introduced on Market: 2017-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Compost filter sock, silt fence, sediment logs
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NC, TX, MD, PA
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	TN
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: aggrowtech.com

This information is filed by Charles Hamblin on Nov 10, 2017
Contact Information:
	AGgrow Tech, LLC
	300 N Greene St. STE 2185
	Greensboro, NC 27401
	Phone: 561-420-9010
	Email: thamblin@aggrowtech.com

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NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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