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What is a Stress Skin Panel in Wastewater Structure Coating?
What is a Stress Skin Panel in Wastewater Structure Coating? We regularly refer to the OBIC Armor three-layer system for wastewater structures as a stress skin panel. During a recent conversation with a public works director, he asked for a more thorough explanation. A brief summary of that explanation around what a stress skin panel in wastewater structure coating is follows, and we're sure there are more people who would benefit from this information as well! The OBIC Armor liner system is a sandwich-structured composite. It consists of an inner and outer layer of flexible polyurea with
Who Has the Best Warranty in Manhole Rehabilitation?
Who Has the Best Warranty in Manhole Rehabilitation? Did you know that our professionally-installed OBIC Armor multi-layer system is backed by a 10-year manufacturer and applicator warranty? During a recent trade show where we were an exhibitor, we were asked WHY we offer a 10-year warranty on our multi-layer OBIC Armor System. We thought this was an unusual way to phrase the question since, typically, it's something more akin to "tell me about your 10-year warranty". We responded that the system has a 50-year design life and it performs so well, (although issues do occur) that we
OBIC and CTR Coatings Win UCA’s Sewer and Water Project of the Year Award!
OBIC and CTR Coatings Win UCA's Sewer and Water Project of the Year Award! We are very proud to announce that OBIC Products and our certified installer, CTR Coatings, were selected for the 2023 Underground Construction Award for Sewer and Water Project of the Year! The project they were nominated for took place in Lake Lure, North Carolina. It's a truly amazing story of how CTR was able to alleviate the burden at Lake Lure's treatment plant through the elimination of I/I. This underwater manhole rehab project was also a featured article in Trenchless Technology magazine! An
Come Have Lunch and Learn With OBIC!
Come Have Lunch and Learn With OBIC! Come and enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning from our knowledgeable product experts! Lunch and learns and demos are a cost-effective way to provide your staff with insight and information on products and processes. Learning about OBIC sewer lining repair systems can help your staff plan and execute their projects while learning how to avoid common pitfalls. We customize the lunch and learn agenda based on your specific needs. OBIC has a wide variety of sewer lining repair products available that cover sanitary sewer, storm sewer, potable water and bridge
OBIC-Certified Installer Featured in Trenchless Technology Magazine for the Rehabilitation of 828 Manholes in New York
OBIC-Certified Installer Featured in Trenchless Technology Magazine for the Rehabilitation of 828 Manholes in NY The Trenchless Technology article, "Manhole Maintenance in Tonawanda, New York to Proactively Address I&I", features OBIC-certified installer, Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies (ART), as they successfully work with the Town of Tonawanda, New York to rehabilitate 828 manholes and counting! Before they were selected for the project, however, they were tasked with installing a test application in one of the worse structures in the town's system. After several months, all the test sites (OBIC and other manufacturers) were visited and lining materials were evaluated
New Infrastructure is a Big Investment, so Protect it From the Start
New Infrastructure is a Big Investment, so Protect it From the Start It’s common to protect our personal investments and assets, from insuring our homes and cars to buying an extended product warranty. We should also view underground infrastructure in the same way as it is a very costly and an extensive time investment for a municipality and its ratepayers. You may know OBIC for its water and wastewater rehabilitation products, but OBIC products can and should be used for new structures and not just for repairs of aging or damaged ones. So what are the benefits
We’re Celebrating Five Years of Excellence!
We’re Celebrating Five Years of Excellence! We’re celebrating our fifth anniversary this month! We want to thank all of our employees, certified installers, and customers for trusting OBIC products for their water and wastewater structures.Since our founding in 2018, OBIC has been DRIVEN by the principles that make up that acronym: Dedication, Respect, Integrity, Vision, Excellence, and Nobility. These principles have helped to shape our reputation as a trustworthy company offering an exceptional product. You can learn more about the history of the company in our blog post, “How Did Advanced Rehabilitation Technology Start?”Here’s a look back at
Pleasants Construction Performs Successful Metal Pipe Riser Rehabilitation in Maryland
Pleasants Construction Performs Successful Metal Pipe Riser Rehabilitation in Maryland Pleasants Construction, Inc. is an OBIC-certified installer based in Clarksburg, Maryland, with a service area of Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC and Delaware. The Rehabilitation Division of Pleasants was working on a project in northern Baltimore, Maryland for an MDE and local municipal storm water management division. The structure in need of rehabilitation (shown below) was a bituminous-coated corrugated metal pipe riser (overflow) barrel. Inspections had reported that rust and corrosion were starting to peel and deteriorate the existing bituminous coating. Existing bituminous coating deteriorating within riser
OBIC-Certified Installer Featured on Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe
OBIC-Certified Installer Featured on Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe CTR Coatings, an OBIC-certified installer, was recently featured on an episode of the popular TV show Dirty Jobs! Host Mike Rowe joined CTR as they worked on rehabilitating a manhole in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Rowe wore OBIC-branded safety gear while he helped apply our trademark orange- colored polyurea material. Watch the very entertaining video segment, “Mike Rowe Rehabs a Roach Infested Manhole in a McDonald’s Parking Lot!” to see CTR representing OBIC and trying to teach Rowe how to successfully rehab a manhole.
OBIC Announces New Underground Infrastructure Installer in Canada: infraStruct Products and Services
OBIC Announces New Underground Infrastructure Installer in Canada: infraStruct Products and Services OBIC is proud to introduce infraStruct Products and Services as this month’s Installer Spotlight. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Edmonton, Alberta, with a services division serving primarily western Canada, infraStruct is a leading distributor of municipal infrastructure accessory products for water, wastewater, and storm pipelines. Founded nearly 30 years ago, infraStruct is a blend of two previously separate companies. Martech DSS, now the “Products” division, was started 30 years ago and the ownership group took over the business 16 years ago. West Coast Grouting,