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show up, they don’ t just make driving annoying— they can cause real damage to vehicles and create safety hazards. Yet, the traditional solution— simply re-paving or repeatedly applying temporary cold patch isn’ t doing anyone any favors. It’ s expensive, it’ s temporary, and it’ s not great for the environment. That’ s where Aquaphalt comes in— a product that’ s changing how contractors, municipalities and even homeowners think about asphalt repair. Aquaphalt is a permanent asphalt and concrete patch material manufactured in Orange County, Virginia and readily available in all 50 states and Canada. Aquaphalt’ s target markets include Departments of Transportation( DOTs), pavement maintenance contractors, utility and site contractors, municipalities, government agencies, property management firms, facility managers, airports, schools, or anyone that has asphalt and concrete they need to maintain. Readily available, Aquaphalt is offered through distributors which range from national chains like Ace Hardware and Lowe’ s, to regional construction / pavement supply companies. For business-to-business professional customers, Aquaphalt has the unique opportunity to support their businesses as a brand partner on a national level.
Our Background
Aquaphalt’ s story begins in Europe. Known there as Rephalt, it was developed by Vialit Asphalt Company in Austria more than 30 years ago for patching the Autobahn. In 2008, Vialit teamed up with S. L. Williamson Company in Charlottesville, Virginia to bring the product to the U. S. under a new joint venture, RoadStone Production, LLC. Today, RoadStone is the exclusive U. S. manufacturer of Aquaphalt.
Our First Tests
Aquaphalt’ s first real test run was with the Virginia Department of Transportation( VDOT) back in 2008— and it was obvious right away that we had something different on our hands. The material poured directly out of the container, only needed a splash of water from a hose or bucket, and started hardening almost immediately once tamped down. Everyone who tried it was struck by its simplicity— and more importantly— its true permanence. It was a dramatic alternative to the widespread“ standard cold patch malaise” plaguing maintenance crews nationwide. Robert E. Fair Jr. with VDOT / NoVa
District, Bridge Maintenance agrees.“ Using Aquaphalt makes operations go smoothly because we don’ t have to keep sending crews back and forth temporarily filling the same area. It’ s the only thing we’ ve found that we can throw into a hole and stay there, rain or shine.”
Disrupting the“ Same Old Way of Doing Things”
For decades, maintenance crews have gotten used to the idea that cold patch is supposed to be inexpensive, low-quality, and short-lived. You fill the same pothole multiple times a year and accept it as part of the job. Rising labor costs make repeat repairs increasingly inefficient. Historically, crews would apply temporary cold patch, only to return later with hot mix and full paving equipment. With Aquaphalt, the repair is done right the first time— no large crews, no special tools, no return visits.“ Aquaphalt has revolutionized the asphalt repair market,” says Blair Williamson, President and CEO of Aquaphalt.“ We have created a new category of permanent, water activated patch material. Bringing Aquaphalt to the North American market has been an incredible opportunity.” Yes, Aquaphalt costs more upfront.
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