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The Role of Polyurea in Bridge and Infrastructure Preservation

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America’s infrastructure faces a mounting maintenance crisis. Hundreds of thousands of bridges, highway overpasses, parking structures, and public works facilities are aging past their design service lives. Repairing and preserving this infrastructure requires coating systems that perform at the highest level in demanding environments, last decades without failure, and can be applied quickly to minimize …

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Industry News: AMPP Releases Updated Pipeline Coating Inspection Guidelines

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The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) released updated guidelines for pipeline coating inspection in May 2026, with several provisions that directly affect polyurea pipeline coating projects. American Polyurea has reviewed the updated documentation and summarizes the key changes relevant to our member applicators and their clients. What Changed Holiday testing voltage requirements updated. …

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Member Q&A: Tyler Nguyen on Winning Municipal Wastewater Contracts

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Tyler Nguyen of Pacific Polyurea Solutions (Portland, OR) has built one of the most focused municipal polyurea businesses in the Pacific Northwest, completing manhole and sewer rehabilitation in 23 municipalities over five years. We sat down with Tyler to discuss how he built his pipeline into city contracts, what municipalities look for in a contractor, …

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HOW POLYUREA PIPELINE COATINGS CHANGED PIPELINE PROTECTION AND REPAIR

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POLYUREA’S PIPELINE TO PIPELINE PROTECTION Polyurea coatings can be traced back to mid-20th century polymer research. Scientists first noted the remarkable properties of polyurea as far back as 1948, observing its superior thermal stability compared to other polymers. However, these early experiments were confined to laboratories and not yet practical for coating pipelines. Fast forward …

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The Benefits of Using Polyurea for Manhole and Sewer Linings

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Manholes and sewer systems are critical components of urban infrastructure, constantly exposed to harsh environmental conditions and daily wear. Ensuring their longevity and resilience is essential for maintaining public safety and operational efficiency. Polyurea has emerged as a superior solution for protecting these structures, offering unmatched durability, flexibility, and resistance to corrosion and chemical degradation. …

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