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Paving the Future :
American Pavement Systems and Etnyre Team Up for Safer , Longer-Lasting Roads in California
Based in Modesto , California , American Pavement Systems ( APS ) are an active participant in California ’ s battle against asphalt deterioration . They use proven techniques to improve , extend and deliver safer roadways with longer life to the citizens across this great state and beyond . California has a little bit of everything when it comes to climates — a long and beautiful coastline , exquisite deserts and high mountain forests . This variety comes with challenges for the teams who work to maintain the infrastructure . The skill , materials and equipment required to deliver on the promise of good roads is where the team at APS really shines . Etnyre International is proud to be selected to provide many of the tools used in this endeavor . The mountainous regions have unique issues , where heavy snow fall that measures in feet requires extensive snowplow activity . This coupled with tire chains , snow melt in spring and dry hot summers take their toll on our asphalt surfaces . One of the preferred preservation treatments is a process called Cape Sealing . This is where a chip seal is applied then with a Slurry or Microsurfacing . The combination of these two fantastic treatments result in a durable surface that sheds water , protects from UV oxidation and delivers positive friction with a smoother , more pleasant ride surface . The rich black finish combined with fresh line striping results in safer roads for the residents who drive these routes daily . In the mountainous region of El Dorado County ( at elevations of 6,000 feet or more ), American Pavement Systems performed a combination of treatments including a Cape Seal operation using distributors and chip spreader equipment from Etnyre ’ s BearCat division and microsurfacing machines from Etnyre ’ s RoadSaver product line . The system is fast and has a minimal impact on traffic patterns , which are additional benefits to these surface treatments .
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