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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
OBIC Featured on Subsurface Stories Podcast!
OBIC Featured on Subsurface Stories Podcast! On May 13th, Mike Hoffmaster, VP of Business Development here at OBIC, was featured on Subsurface Stories: The Underground Infrastructure Podcast. In the episode, Mike shares insights from OBIC's largest OBICcon event yet, emphasizing the power of collaboration and education within their certified installer network. Discover how OBIC's commitment to quality and extensive warranties sets them apart in the industry, supporting a rapid expansion from North America to emerging markets in Asia and Europe. Listen Now! If you’d like to learn more about the OBIC advantage, discuss your next
Installer Spotlight: Midwest Infrastructure Coating Protects Headworks Building From the Start
Midwest Infrastructure Coating Protects Headworks Building From the Start As a past wastewater technician, Michael Vavruska, Regional Director of Missouri and Kansas for Midwest Infrastructure Coatings, knows a thing or two about the extreme demands that a wastewater structure goes through on a daily basis. Which is why the City of Pacific, Missouri turned to him during the planning stage of a new headworks building to discuss how to best protect their investment before service would even start. "The City of Pacific has been a past customer of ours and was already familiar with OBIC," said Vavruska.
Everything You Need to Know About OBIC Chemical Grouts
Everything You Need to Know About OBIC Chemical Grouts OBIC products provide customers with long-term solutions to costly and sometimes dangerous situations. Every product is backed by a team of chemists who employ rigorous testing to ensure consistency and quality. This year we launched an online store where you can purchase any of our chemical grout products 24/7. Being available 365 days a year provides a convenient, one-stop location for our customers and solidifies OBIC as a go-to solution for our certified installer network. We offer two different chemical grout configurations, depending on your needs: Hydrophilic polyurethane
Installer Spotlight: CTR Coatings Performs Impressive Leach Field Lining
Installer Spotlight: CTR Coatings Performs Impressive Leach Field Lining The owners of an apartment complex in eastern North Carolina began noticing quite a few leaks around and into the groundwater system from its leach field holding container. This was primarily due because of its age - it had been built in the 1970s - but also because it was built from cinder blocks. Since the leach field was responsible for removing contaminants and impurities from liquid after it left the septic tank, they wanted to ensure that the proper filtration process of the leach field could occur.
Excellence Abounds at OBICcon24
Excellence Abounds at OBICcon24 And that's a wrap! A successful OBICcon24 took place on March 12 and 13 at OBIC headquarters, with 66 men and women in attendance from our installer partner companies, representing 33 U.S. states and Canada. What is OBICcon? Each year, the OBIC family comes together for in-depth education, hands-on training and fellowship, complete with a wide variety of sessions on sales, marketing, product and company updates, as well as special guest speakers and nightly networking events. "We are grateful to all of the installer partners that have invested time and resources to be
OBIC Announces New Certified Installer in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Summit Infrastructure
OBIC Announces New Certified Installer in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Summit Infrastructure OBIC is proud to introduce Summit Infrastructure as its newest certified installer with a service territory of the upper Midwest in the U.S. Summit specializes in repairing the structural integrity of damaged and aging manholes, lift stations, wastewater treatment structures, potable water tanks, culverts, and industrial/manufacturing assets. Why OBIC Co-owners Cody Vande Wettering and Cody Reynolds recognized the need for applications like OBIC in the infrastructure rehab industry. America's infrastructure assets are nearing (or past) their useful life and need help. After working with Dustin
Exterior Manhole Chimney Rehabilitation Featured in Midwest Journal of Trenchless Technology
Exterior Manhole Chimney Rehabilitation Featured in Midwest Journal of Trenchless Technology We're very proud to be featured in the article "Protecting Infrastructure Inside & Out" in the most recent Midwest Journal of Trenchless Technology, the publication of the Midwest Society for Trenchless Technology (MSTT). The publication advances MSTT efforts to promote greater understanding and use of trenchless technology methods throughout the Midwest. The article highlighted a unique project that Midwest Infrastructure Coatings, one of our certified installers with a service territory of Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas, began for the city of Independence, Missouri. The city has
OBIC Launches Polyurethane Grouting Sealant Line and E-Commerce Store
OBIC Launches Polyurethane Grouting Sealant Line and E-Commerce Store At OBIC, we have earned a reputation for our industry-leading lining system that prevents leaks from occurring. What is not so well known is that our lining system will not adhere to running water, so we first had to become experts in the science of stopping leaks. The OBIC line of hand-injected and pump-injected polyurethane grouts is uniquely designed to stop even the toughest leaks. Not only do we use them in all of our water and wastewater rehabilitation projects, but they are also available for customers to