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OBIC 1100 Approved for Potable Water Applications by Israel Institute of Standards

OBIC 1100 Approved for Potable Water Applications by Israel Institute of Standards Media Contact: Lee Drugan Marketing Manager lee@artcoatingtech.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2025 OBIC 1100 Approved for Potable Water Applications by Israel Institute of Standards Bryan, OHIO— OBIC, a leading innovator in advanced lining solutions for infrastructure rehabilitation and protection, announced today that its flagship product, OBIC 1100, has received certification from the Israel Institute of Standards for use in potable water applications. OBIC 1100 is already NSF-61 certified in the U.S., and the product’s proven safety and performance played a key role in facilitating the rigorous testing and approval process in Israel. The Israel Institute of Standards mirrors the testing and performance protocols used in the U.S., ensuring that OBIC 1100 met stringent safety and material requirements. “This approval opens the door for OBIC to offer municipalities and water utilities in Israel a reliable,

2025-04-24T06:40:42-04:00April 24th, 2025|Educational|

Certified Installer Network Strengthens Connections at OBICcon25

Certified Installer Network Strengthens Connections at OBICcon25 From January 27-29, OBIC’s headquarters became the hub of collaboration, networking, and hands-on learning as OBICcon25 brought together 75 attendees from 19 companies across the U.S. and beyond. OBICcon25 offered a dynamic lineup of 26 sessions, catering to these business leaders and installation professionals: • 14 sessions on the business track – Focused on operational efficiency, marketing strategies, and growth insights • 12 sessions on the installer track – Covering product applications, troubleshooting, and best practices Hands-On Training: Building Confidence in the Field One of the biggest highlights of OBICcon25 was the interactive, hands-on training that allowed attendees to practice essential skills in real-time. Participants engaged in: • Spraying OBIC lining systems – Fine-tuning application techniques • Pull testing – Ensuring quality and adhesion between the polyurea and the base material it is being sprayed on (i.e. cement or metal)

2025-04-15T15:49:57-04:00April 15th, 2025|Educational|

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 grout seeks out water, is absorbed into cracks and pores of the concrete and masonry, and has a tenacious bond to wet concrete.  It is used to stop leaks via crack or joint injection. Hydrophobic grout repels water.  Hydrophobics are not well suited for crack injection, but are excellent for

2024-04-25T07:19:18-04:00April 25th, 2024|Educational|

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.  The only way to do that would be to stop the exfiltration of the old cinder blocks. OBIC-certified installer, CTR Coatings, was called in to resolve this issue with a long-lasting solution.  The first challenge they encountered was that someone had previously put a cementitious layer on top of the

2024-04-01T07:46:41-04:00April 1st, 2024|Installer Spotlight|

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 here with us during OBICcon," said Dustin Schlachter, Chief Visionary Officer of OBIC. "Thank you for investing in your team and your company.  We are honored to provide guidance and education that will help us all grow, improve, and succeed." With the OBIC product line continuing to evolve, this annual

2024-03-20T09:48:40-04:00March 20th, 2024|Installer Spotlight|
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