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VRAM Continues to Help MDOT “Fix the Damn Roads” in Michigan

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Project Summary  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s consistent investments to “fix the damn roads” (#FTDR) reminds us of the importance of using innovative technology to build longer-lasting, safer roads. By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state departments of transportation...
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July 27, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Our People

Metropolitan State University Inducts Candice Kohn & her Team Into the Athletics Hall of Fame

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Candance Kohn joined our team in June as a Field Support Manager. She’s been a great addition to our team, bringing more than eight years of pavement industry experience. She has been working with agencies, educating customers about environmentally sustainable products, and supporting projects as a member of the Specialty...
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July 25, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Infrastructure , Specialty Products

How J-Band® Saves Time, Money, and Lives for Englewood, Ohio

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Since 2002, J-Band® has been helping roads last longer. As a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) it is a materials approach and is unlike other treatments since it significantly reduces air voids in longitudinal joints from the bottom up. This extends the life of the joint and improves the entire...
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July 18, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Industry News , Specialty Products

Happy Air Traffic Control Day

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National Air Traffic Control Day, July 6, is a day to recognize and appreciate the men and women who work hard to keep us safe in the skies! Air traffic controllers are responsible for ensuring safe flights by navigating, monitoring, and guiding aircrafts around airports throughout the United States. The...
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July 6, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Industry News , Specialty Products , Sustainability

18-Month Project Review Shows VRAM Significantly Reduces Permeability

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After beginning in the Midwest in 2002, VRAM has now been used in 23 states and The District of Columbia. VRAM stands for Void-Reducing Asphalt Membrane. Pavement maintenance due to longitudinal joint cracking has long been a problem for not only road construction engineers and applicators but also drivers. VRAM...
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June 26, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies

Nearly Six Years After Initial Construction, VRAM Still Providing Protection to Illinois Roads 

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The Purpose of VRAM The longitudinal joints in pavements are the weakest point because they are most vulnerable to elements including air and water. These elements enter the longitudinal joint’s voids and cause deterioration, cracking, and potholes. As deterioration begins at the centerline, deterioration of the rest of the road...
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June 6, 2023 by Naarah Holloway