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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
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.