Unitex in the News
Modern Contractor Solutions October 2008
Epoxy Polymer Extends Life For World's Longest Covered Bridge
It’s a smoother and safer ride for motorists crossing over the Hartland Covered Bridge in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada—the world’s longest covered bridge. The bridge deck has been covered with an epoxy polymer overlay from Unitex.
Bugle Observer (Canada) 9/16/08
by Shawn Merrithew
Bridge closed again, repairs continue
... She said the polymer should enhance the 107-year-old bridge's lifespan. Developed by Unitex Chemicals, the epoxy polymer overlay is more flexible and more corrosion-resistant than asphalt, says Unitex president John Grissinger...
Roads & Bridges March 2008
by Jerry Byrne
The spread defense:
Crews save significant time and maintenance costs with overlay in Kansas

The last time Wildcat Construction Co. repaired the I-135 bridge in Wichita, Kan., more than 20 years ago, it took nearly two years, and lanes were closed or diverted both day and nigh

Modern Contractor Solutions November 2007
By Rebekah Rosenfeld
Kansas bridge polymer surface project is largest in United States.

When it came time to resurface the concrete on a portion of one of I-135’s expressways in Wichita, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) decided to repair the 1.76 million square feet using epoxy.

Unitex in the News
Modern Contractor Solutions October 2008
Epoxy Polymer Extends Life For World's Longest Covered Bridge It’s a smoother and safer ride for motorists crossing over the Hartland Covered Bridge in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada—the world’s longest covered bridge. The bridge deck has been covered with an epoxy polymer overlay from Unitex.
Bugle Observer (Canada) 9/16/08
by Shawn Merrithew Bridge closed again, repairs continue ... She said the polymer should enhance the 107-year-old bridge's lifespan. Developed by Unitex Chemicals, the epoxy polymer overlay is more flexible and more corrosion-resistant than asphalt, says Unitex president John Grissinger...
Roads & Bridges March 2008
by Jerry Byrne The spread defense: Crews save significant time and maintenance costs with overlay in Kansas The last time Wildcat Construction Co. repaired the I-135 bridge in Wichita, Kan., more than 20 years ago, it took nearly two years, and lanes were closed or diverted both day and nigh
Modern Contractor Solutions November 2007
By Rebekah Rosenfeld Kansas bridge polymer surface project is largest in United States. When it came time to resurface the concrete on a portion of one of I-135’s expressways in Wichita, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) decided to repair the 1.76 million square feet using epoxy.