By Don Rigby, Director of Marketing

The Revolution Pump™ answers the need for lifting concrete slabs with Precision Lift™, a light-weight, high-density polyurethane foam from Prime Resins.  Polymer Processing Equipment (PPE) will manufacture, assemble and warrant the components as detailed in Prime Resins unique Performance Warranty program.

Similarly, the Equalizer Gun™ is being manufactured by PPE as an integrated component of Precision Lift System.  This impingement device helps to equalize the pressure caused from the varying viscosities of 2-part polyurethane foams.

According to Stephen Barton, President of Prime Resins, “We have always made recommendations for pumps, guns and all accessories enabling contractors to do their job well.  Through our relationship with Polymer Processing Equipment, Prime Resins will continue building our brand and reputation with specialty polymers while our contracting partners benefit from PPE’s manufacturing expertise in pumps, guns and accessories.”

Polymer Processing Equipment is the newest member of the Barton Industries family of companies located in Conyers, GA.  Visit http://www.polymerprocessingequipment.com/. 

To learn more about the Revolution Pump, Equalizer Gun and the dedicated slab lifting system branded as Precision Lift, speak directly with your Prime Resins Technical Consultant.

By Stephen Barton, President

If not, maybe you should take a closer look at the North American polymeric concrete repair market.  This is the annual growth projected in an online article by Richard Jones at the Adhesive and Sealants Industry website.  According to Jones - “polymeric reactive resins are estimated to be $1.1 billion of the overall construction chemicals market.”

Infrastructure spending overall in the U.S. is down to 2% of GDP.  In 1960 it was 4%.  Right now Europe is spending 5% of GDP on infrastructure and China is spending 9%.  Although we are spending much less, the need is much greater.  Most of our infrastructure was built for a 50 year lifespan, and in many cases we are reaching 60 years.  Here lies the opportunity for polymeric repair materials. 

End uses for specialty polymers in the infrastructure repair include structural bonding & repair, strengthening, and stabilization. 

According to Jones, “The cost effectiveness and financial pragmatism behind repairing vs. rebuilding is the underlying reason why the use of these types of repair systems is forecasted to grow at 64% annually in the coming years, despite the projected softness in new construction activity.”

Jones is telling us what we at Prime Resins have known since our first day in business.  Why go to the expense to replace a perfectly good structure when you can restore it for a fraction of the cost?  We are well positioned and looking forward to the 64% annual growth.  Are you?