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Installer Spotlight: A Tale of Two Clarifiers for Midwest Infrastructure Coatings
Installer Spotlight: A Tale of Two Clarifiers for Midwest Infrastructure Coatings Midwest Infrastructure Coatings (MIC) has been busy working across Missouri, using OBIC products to restore and protect wastewater clarifiers. In the towns of Hannibal and Nixa, two critical clarifier projects have been completed, each with its unique challenges but with the same goal - ensuring the long-term integrity of wastewater infrastructure. Hannibal, Missouri - A Clarifier Reborn In Hannibal, a 7,000 square-foot clarifier that had been in service for over 30 years was facing severe corrosion due to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. The concrete had deteriorated
Powerful Solutions for Leak Prevention: How to Select the Chemical Grout for Your Needs
Powerful Solutions for Leak Prevention: How to Select the Chemical Grout for Your Needs When it comes to protecting wastewater structures, OBIC's chemical grouts offer a robust solution for stopping leaks and preventing future damage. From hand-injected to pump-injected grouts, these products are tailored for different applications, ensuring the right solution for every situation. Let's take a closer look at each of the featured chemical grouts available from OBIC: OBIC 2210 RapidSeal (Hand-Injected) Key Use: Quick repairs and fast action 2210 RapidSeal is a self-reactive, two-part grout that does not require water to activate, making it ideal
OBIC Announces New Certified Installer in Iowa: Accujet
OBIC Announces New Certified Installer in Iowa: Accujet OBIC is excited to welcome Accujet as its newest certified installer, serving Iowa and parts of South Dakota. Since 2006, Accujet has been a leader in sanitary and storm sewer cleaning and televising. Now, as a certified installer, they are thrilled to expand their services to include manhole and lift station rehabilitation. Why OBIC With a mission to reduce I&I and make a cleaner earth, President Kyle Baxter recognized the significant benefits OBIC products could bring to his territory. "After evaluating several manhole rehabilitation systems, we found OBIC
Celebrate World Trenchless Day With OBIC and Win!
Celebrate World Trenchless Day With OBIC and Win! On September 26, we at OBIC are proud to join the global community in celebrating World Trenchless Day - a day dedicated to recognizing the innovative, sustainable, and often overlooked technology that is transforming the way we think about infrastructure. Trenchless technology is more than just a method; it's a movement towards minimizing environmental impact, reducing disruptions, and enhancing the durability of our essential underground networks. What is Trenchless Technology? For those unfamiliar, trenchless technology refers to a set of techniques for installing, repairing or renewing underground pipes and
OBIC Welcomes Rootex EITAN Plumbing Experts Ltd. as New Certified Installer in Israel
OBIC Welcomes Rootex EITAN Plumbing Experts Ltd. as New Certified Installer in Israel OBIC is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Israeli market with the addition of Rootex EITAN Plumbing Experts Ltd. as our newest certified installer. This partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to fortify and rehabilitate sewer infrastructure across the globe, one structure at a time. Rootex EITAN Plumbing Experts, led by CEO Mr. Ami Morad, will provide comprehensive services throughout Israel. As our first and only certified installer in the country, Rootex will utilize OBIC's advanced liner systems to repair
Installer Spotlight: Advanced Lining Rehabilitates a Community’s Lifeline in Montana
Installer Spotlight: Advanced Lining Rehabilitates a Community's Lifeline in Montana In the picturesque region outside Bozeman, Montana, a 40' x 40' steel potable water tank served as the main source of drinking water for the community. Over time, the tank began to leak, leading to rust and corrosion on its exterior. Advanced Lining, an OBIC-certified installer with extensive experience in potable water tank projects, was called upon to restore the tank and ensure the community's continued access to clean water. Peak Water, its sister company, did the bypassing of the tank as that company is also the
Expanding Our Reach: OBIC and infraStruct Meet the Needs of Canadian Communities
Expanding Our Reach: OBIC and infraStruct Meet the Needs of Canadian Communities At OBIC, we're committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that protect and extend the life of essential infrastructure. With the addition of infraStruct Municipal Services to our certified installer roster in 2023, we have been able to expand this commitment to Canadian municipalities as well. infraStruct has completed numerous asset rehabilitations across the country, addressing aging and rapidly deteriorating infrastructure, such as damaged manholes, large-diameter sewer digesters and a large potable water tank, restoring them to an "as new" condition and better than OEM. "Our
Installer Spotlight: ART Fortifies Allendale’s Infrastructure With the OBIC Armor System
Installer Spotlight: ART Fortifies Allendale's Infrastructure With the OBIC Armor System In a collaborative effort to ensure long-term durability and efficiency, the Municipality of Allendale, Michigan, along with Moore & Bruggink Engineers, chose the OBIC Armor multi-layer system to protect their new pre-equalization tank from the harmful effects of hydrogen sulfide gases from the start. This decision was influenced by past experiences with infrastructure failures, which led to increased costs and complications. The 30' wide x 62' long x 21' deep pre-equalization tank, crucial for managing fluctuations in raw wastewater, faced future challenges due to the corrosive
What is the OBIC Armor System?
What is the OBIC Armor System? You may have heard of the OBIC Armor system, but what exactly is it? OBIC Armor provides a fast, easy, and cost-effective method for repairing and preventing damage to municipal and industrial sewers, as well as potable water systems. The spray-applied OBIC 1000 (flexible polyurea) cures quickly, making it an ideal choice for rehabilitation projects. OBIC Armor is our multi-layer system, consisting of OBIC 1306 (6-8 pound closed cell foam) sandwiched between two layers of OBIC 1000 (polyurea). What are the benefits of OBIC 1000? OBIC 1000 is the coating of
Installer Spotlight: Advanced Rehabilitation Technology Saves the Day for Middle School Package Plant
Installer Spotlight: Advanced Rehabilitation Technology Saves the Day for Middle School Package Plant The Virgil Grissom Middle School package plant, located in Virgil Grissom, Indiana, was a large steel structure located behind the school so the wastewater could be treated onsite. It was beginning to deteriorate due to its age, showing signs of active groundwater I&I. The issue in question was whether to replace the package plant or find another viable solution. "Replacement costs would include buying the land for a new package plant, applying for permits for the project, having to dig out a place for