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Installer Spotlight: The Benefits of Polyurea Coatings for Hydroelectric Power

Installer Spotlight: The Benefits of Polyurea Coatings for Hydroelectric Power At OBIC, we love to hear about the different types of applications our certified installers use our products on. One such project was recently completed by Advanced Rehabilitation Technology (ART) at the historic Auglaize River Dam in Defiance, Ohio. Over 100 years old, this hydroelectric power generator still contributes to the local area's energy usage. When concrete began deteriorating on its exterior walls, the dam's operators needed a solution that would endure and maintain the dam's operational integrity. In 2023, ART was called in to help address these issues on one half of the dam wall using OBIC products. After those successful repairs, ART returned in 2024 to complete the remaining sections on the other side of the wall. One section in need of repair was approximately 10' x 10' in size, one was approximately 4' x

2024-12-06T08:36:17-05:00December 6th, 2024|Installer Spotlight|
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OBIC Products Help to Rehabilitate Aging Infrastructure in Germany

OBIC Products Help to Rehabilitate Aging Infrastructure in Germany OBIC has been steadily growing its presence in the European market, particularly in Germany, where the need to restore aging infrastructure presents both challenges and opportunities. A recent project in Stassfurt, a historic salt mining town 2 hours southwest of Berlin, highlights OBIC's capabilities and its commitment to delivering innovative solutions anywhere in the world. The project in Stassfurt involved a steel tank used to store saturated saltwater, a critical component in the salt mining process. As metal and salt notoriously don't mix well, the 39-foot tall by 26-foot diameter steel tank had significant corrosion and rough surfaces due to the harsh salt mixture. Doug Simmons, Operations Director, traveled to Germany to help in this rehabilitation effort. "It was a great opportunity to help a new installer apply the OBIC Armor System to give this steel tank new

2024-11-23T08:52:11-05:00November 23rd, 2024|Installer Spotlight|
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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 so much that the rocks within the launder were exposed.  The team at MIC got to work restoring the structure with the OBIC Armor Multi-Layer System. The project kicked off with a subcontractor sandblasting the surface, followed by the application of OBIC 1000 polyurea to the clarifier walls and the

2024-11-01T17:08:44-04:00November 1st, 2024|Installer Spotlight|
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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 experience with OBIC has been excellent," said Robert Epp, Business Development with infraStruct Products and Services. "The partnership between infraStruct and OBIC is highly complementary.  Moreover, OBIC has entrusted us with the responsibility of Canadian distribution of OBIC products to other certified installers.  This initiative ensures that we maintain the

2024-08-14T10:53:15-04:00August 14th, 2024|Installer Spotlight|
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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 nature of hydrogen sulfide.  With a community of 300,000 residents, Ottawa County in West Michigan is the state's fastest-growing county, adding an additional 2,454 residents in the last year alone.  This demand on the wastewater plant is expected to increase significantly.  To address these concerns proactively, the OBIC multi-layer system

2024-08-07T11:23:34-04:00August 7th, 2024|Installer Spotlight|
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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 choice in the wastewater industry for numerous reasons: Chemical Resistance - OBIC 1000 is highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals and corrosive substances commonly found in wastewater environments, helping to protect structures from degradation. Waterproofing - It creates a seamless and waterproof barrier, preventing water infiltration and corrosion

2024-06-26T12:00:35-04:00June 26th, 2024|Educational|
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