Email Newsletter
- February 2007
Dear Friend and Associate,
During the month of February, we celebrate Black History, Groundhog
Day, Valentine's Day, and Presidents' Day. That's quite a lot
for the shortest month of the year. February also boasts an
event that is a little less commonly known: the Pumper &
Cleaner Environmental Expo. This year's expo was held at the
Gaylord Opyrland Resort and Convention Center in beautiful Nashville,
Tennessee.
I was able to attend this tradeshow along with other members
of Prime Resins Sales and Marketing Team, and I was thrilled
to meet, face-to-face, so many of the people who make my job
possible. I am learning quite a bit in my role as marketing
manager for Prime Resins and I always look forward to speaking
with current and potential customers whose practical and technical
knowledge of the concrete repair industry far exceeds my own.
If you have an experience to share that would show me how our
products have helped you, then I'd love to hear about it! You
can send me your story as a reply to this email or call me at
1-800-321-7212. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Best Regards,
Michelle Robinson
Marketing Manager
PS. Don't forget: Daylight Savings Time is once again drawing
near and it's time to "spring forward," so remember
to set your clocks ahead an hour before you go to bed on March
10th!
Visit us at the Trenchless Road Show - Charlotte,
March 13-14
We'll be heading to Charlotte, North Carolina in a couple
of weeks for the Trenchless Road Show, produced by Trenchless
Technology magazine. The two-day event will feature trenchless
sewer and water pipeline education, live outdoor demonstrations
and a tradeshow where you can speak with representatives from
trenchless manufacturers and suppliers about the various trenchless
products and services on the market today.
If you're planning to around Charlotte March 13-14, we can
get you into the tradeshow free of charge. Click
here to download the FREE PASS for exhibits and demos.
For more information about Trenchless Technology
magazine's Trenchless Road Shows, visit www.trenchlessroadshows.com.
Engineer's Corner: Detailed Technical Information
for Engineers and Specifiers
For
detailed technical information and prewritten specifications
about our products, visit our Engineer's
Corner. The Engineer's Corner is a section of our website
specifically developed to inform engineers and specifiers
of technical updates and to provide assistance in accessing
technical and test information, service education and documentation
for the specification of our products.
Tech Tip: Just Add Water
By Michael Vargo, Technical Support
If you have any left-over Bang-In ports after your next injection
job, be sure to add water to the bag. The nylon components
of Prime Bang-In ports are presoaked at the factory prior
to assembly and are packaged wet. The reclosable package allows
water to be added to the bag after it has been opened to maintain
moisture. It is important that the nylon be saturated with
water so that it stays soft. If the nylon becomes dry, it
is more likely to be damaged during insertion or to crack
under pressure. Also, the wet nylon allows for a better seal
with the concrete during installation. If a dry port is damaged
during the insertion process or doesn't form a tight seal,
you could end up covered in grout and that is never a pleasant
experience!
Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic: Which Should You Choose?
Water-activated chemical grouts can possess two distinctly
different properties. They are either hydrophilic or hydrophobic.
Hydrophilic grout will absorb the water it finds in the concrete
or soil. Hydrophobic grout will repel it and push it away.
Prime Resins has been manufacturing both hydrophilic and
hydrophobic grouts for years. To help you understand the difference
between these two types of grouts we have compiled a list
of frequently asked questions. Understanding the properties
of each will allow you to select the right grout for your
application.
To figure out the correct type of grout to use on your next
job, visit http://www.primeresins.com/casestudies/hydrophobic_hydrophilic.php.
Become a Trained Prime Resins Injection Applicator
Learn
the science behind our polyurethane grouts and received hands-on
experience repairing leaks with Prime-Flex 900LVSF and stabilizing
soil with Prime-Flex 910 by attending our contractor's training
class. Our next class, scheduled for March 5-6, 2007 in Conyers,
Georgia, is currently full and a waiting list has been created
for those wishing to attend future classes. If you are interested
in attending our next class, call now to have your name added
to the list. Space is limited; placing your name on the waiting
list guarantees your place in line, but is not a commitment
of your attendance.
For details, visit http://www.primeresins.com/pdffiles/ContractorTraining_March07.pdf
or call Michelle Robinson at 800-321-7212.
Case-Study-of-the-Month: Slab Stabilization at Southeastern
Distribution Center
An
Atlanta-area distribution center was experiencing a decrease
in productivity. The culprit: rocking and thumping floors.
Thinking they were in for some extensive rennovations, including
tearing out and repouring the troublesome slabs, the maintenance
manager called on the warehouse owner to fix the problem.
Luckily for everyone involved, the owner of the property was
aware of grouting as a soultion.
To continue reading this case study, visit http://www.primeresins.com/casestudies/slab_stabilization.php.
Have you recently used Prime Resins chemical grouts
or epoxies in a repair? Submit details of your repair
and you may see your story as the next Case-Study-of-the-Month!
Email your details and contact information to mrobinson@primeresins.com
or call 800-321-7212 and ask for Michelle Robinson in the
marketing department.
Do You Have Questions or Comments About Our Products?
If the answer is yes, we'd love to hear from you! We understand
that no two jobs are alike and want to know what our customers
are saying about our products. Send an email to Michelle Robinson,
Marketing Manager at mrobinson@primeresins.com,
or you can give us a call at 800-321-7212.
Calendar
http://www.primeresins.com/events.php
MARCH 2007
Contractor Training Class
March 5-6
Conyers, GA
Trenchless Road Show - Charlotte
March 13-14
Charlotte, NC
Mississippi Rural Water Association Conference & Expo
March 27-29
Jackson, MS
BAMA Association Conference & Expo
March 29
Gardendale, AL
