(TULSA, OK) December 13, 2017 – Road Science, a Division of ArrMaz, announced today that it will increase prices on its asphalt additives and emulsifiers by 5% on average, with some exceptions depending on the product and as contracts permit. The new prices will go into effect for shipments on or after January 1, 2018.
Road Science is committed to helping our clients succeed by supplying innovative chemistries with clear advantages, designed to make better-performing, longer-lasting and safer pavements. Our products are backed by the most responsive, comprehensive and dependable technical and customer support in the industry.
“For the past several months, we have been challenged with escalating key raw material costs, regulatory compliance costs, and costs related to our best-in-class, premium freight and shipping services which guarantee delivery time. To continue to provide the products and service our clients expect, a price increase to the market is required. We remain committed to finding ways to minimize the impact of rising costs, however, to date, we have not been able to fully offset these increases,” says Alistair Macdonald, Road Science Vice President, Sales.
Any questions should be directed to local Road Science account managers.
About ArrMaz & Road Science
ArrMaz is a global leader in the development of specialty chemicals for the asphalt, mining, fertilizer, phosphate, and oil and gas industries worldwide. Since 1967, ArrMaz has manufactured chemical process aids and additives formulated to optimize process performance and product quality.
Road Science, a division of ArrMaz, is a technology leader in the supply of asphalt additives and emulsifiers to the global asphalt paving market. Much more than “off-the-shelf” products, our complete system solutions include technical services such as job support, mix design and formulation support, crew training and specification development to meet the unique needs of the asphalt paving industry. For more information about our company and products, please visit us online at RoadScience.net.
Join the Florida section of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) for their December FLSME Meeting on Tuesday December 5th at Eaglebrooke in Lakeland, FL to hear Dr. Lucas Moore, Global Mining Lead at ArrMaz, give his first lecture as a 2017-2018 Henry Krumb Lecturer!
Established in 1966, the Henry Krumb Lecture Series provides local SME sections with the opportunity to hear prominent mining and minerals professionals speak on industry-relevant topics for which they have renowned expertise. Moore’s lecture on “The Impact of Clay on Phosphate Beneficiation” examines how clays contribute to a wide range of phosphate mineral processing challenges from the mine through to the beneficiation plant, the tailings pond and even process water. Moore presents his findings on the movement of clay through the beneficiation plant, its effect on reagent usage and on overall phosphate flotation performance, with specific focus on cost and process efficiency impacts.
Dr. Lucas Moore, Global Mining Lead at ArrMaz, has been selected as a 2017-2018 Henry Krumb Lecturer by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). Moore is one of only 19 speakers awarded the prestigious honor this year.
Established in 1966, the Henry Krumb Lecture Series provides local SME sections with the opportunity to hear prominent mining and minerals professionals speak on industry-relevant topics for which they have renowned expertise. This year’s lecturers were selected from among speakers who presented papers to more than 6,300 attendees at the 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) in Denver.
Moore’s lecture on “The Impact of Clay on Phosphate Beneficiation” examines how clays contribute to a wide range of phosphate mineral processing challenges from the mine through to the beneficiation plant, the tailings pond and even process water. Moore presents his findings on the movement of clay through the beneficiation plant, its effect on reagent usage and on overall phosphate flotation performance, with specific focus on cost and process efficiency impacts.
“I would like to thank the SME for this tremendous opportunity,” said Moore. “I look forward to sharing my insights with local SME members who may not have had the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference.”
Lucas Moore, Global Mining Lead, ArrMaz
Moore joined ArrMaz in 2014 as the Manager of Technical Services for ArrMaz’s Mining division with a primary focus on the beneficiation of industrial minerals and metal oxides. Prior to joining ArrMaz, he worked with Kemira as R&D Manager for metals and minerals processing where his primary research interests included flotation from silicate type ores, scale inhibition in both oil and mining applications, solid / liquid separation, rheology modification in mine-produced tailings, deoiling technologies for oil-produced waters, and new technologies for the treatment of contaminated mine-produced water. Moore holds a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry with an emphasis in Synthesis and Coordination Chemistry from the University of Alabama, and was a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Arkansas focused primarily on organometallic synthesis and coordination chemistry. He is the author and co-author of more than 50 publications and is the co-inventor of more than 20 patent applications.
Read the lecture abstract by clicking below!
ArrMaz’s Road Science Division has developed an Anti-Strip Product Comparison to make it easier for paving contractors to choose the asphalt anti-stripping additive that best meets their paving needs.
Road Science’s Anti-Strip Product Comparison compares hydrated lime, traditional liquid anti-strips and the recently launched NovaGrip™ line of liquid anti-strips across a broad range of criteria in the following categories:
ArrMaz is proud to be sponsoring, exhibiting and speaking at the 32nd Annual FLSME Regional Mining Conference taking place October 11-12 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida. This important annual event provides a unique opportunity for mining industry professionals and service companies from across the globe to exchange technical information and ideas on mining, chemical processing, reclamation, environment, safety and public relations.
Don’t miss the 2:10pm technical session on Thursday October 12 where ArrMaz’s Global Director, Mining Chemical Technologies, Dr. Guoxin Wang, will present on “Beneficiation of Carbonaceous Phosphate Ores.”
ArrMaz representatives will also be available at our booth to answer questions and provide further information on ArrMaz’s most recent industry developments.
ArrMaz will be exhibiting at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), taking place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, October 9-11, 2017. ATCE is SPE’s annual meeting of members which showcases the latest technologies, industry best practices and new products to economically extract hydrocarbons to fuel the world we live in.
Be sure to stop by ArrMaz’s booth #773 to learn more about SandTec®, our patented, next-generation silica dust control proppant coating technology which reduces respirable silica dust by up to 99%, to within OSHA’s new permissible exposure limit. SandTec is a USDA Certified 100% Biobased Product under the BioPreferred® Program.
The Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) Connections Newsletter recently featured a case study on Road Science’s work with a client contractor and emulsion producer tasked with re-paving the high-profile, heavily trafficked Brooklyn Bridge. “Paving the Brooklyn Bridge Faster and with Minimal Disruption at Night” discusses the unique challenges of the project, the chosen solution and the final result.
The Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) was launched by the Boards of the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association, the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association, and the International Slurry Surfacing Association to cooperatively represent and promote the technologies, processes, and applications currently represented and promoted individually by each association. For more information, visit ppralliance.org.
ArrMaz will be exhibiting at The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) 2017 World Fertilizer Conference, taking place September 17th-19th at the Marriott Marquis in Washington D.C. TFI will bring together members from all facets of the fertilizer industry to network and conduct industry business, as well as provide delegates the opportunity to hear from speakers who provide insight on leadership, innovation, the economy, and other hot button topics.
As an exhibitor, ArrMaz executives will be on hand to discuss the latest technologies that the company has developed to help producers improve production cost-efficiencies and product quality to meet the demands of an ever-evolving global fertilizer market.
Come and meet ArrMaz at the TFI 2017 World Fertilizer Conference!
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) recently revised rule to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica took effect June 23rd, 2016, after which industries have one to five years to comply. The new OSHA regulation is complex and can be confusing for the various players across the hydraulic fracturing supply chain to fully understand their specific compliance requirements and the financial impact of non-compliance.
In response to industry feedback, ArrMaz has created a simple, easy-to-understand infographic which:
Summarizes the key compliance requirements of the regulation as it applies to various points along the hydraulic fracturing supply chain, from the sand mine to the transloader and eventually to the frac site
Provides a visual comparison of the effectiveness of the engineering control options available today, including ArrMaz’s SandTec® silica dust control proppant coating technology, to limit worker exposure to silica dust to within OSHA’s PEL across the supply chain
Summarizes the potential compliance costs related to mandatory site assessments.
Click Below to Download ArrMaz’s OSHA Silica Regulation Infographic today!
TULSA, OK – Road Science, a Division of ArrMaz, introduces NovaGrip™ – a line of next-generation liquid anti-stripping additives which combines ground-breaking chemistry that is less hazardous and safer for workers, with powerful adhesion promoting technology that makes roads last longer. NovaGrip is compatible with all types of asphalt modifiers and aggregates for improved operational efficiency and easier paving.
With today’s rapidly aging infrastructure, government agencies, asphalt producers and contractors are being challenged to build longer-lasting roads with technologies that not only perform well, but are also cost-effective, operationally efficient, and ensure worker comfort and safety. When pavements are exposed to moisture, stripping (the loss of adhesion between asphalt and aggregate) can occur, leading to distresses such as raveling, rutting and pothole formation which decrease pavement ride quality and life span. To protect against stripping, anti-strip technologies such as traditional liquid anti-strips or hydrated lime are often added to asphalt mix to increase the occurrence and strength of asphalt to aggregate adhesion, and extend pavement life.
While many traditional liquid anti-strips do help pavements last longer, when added to asphalt, most emit smoke and foul smelling fumes that are uncomfortable for plant and paving crew personnel as well as citizens. Moreover, these liquid anti-strips pose operational challenges since they are incompatible with some asphalt modifiers such as polyphosphoric acid (PPA) which is increasingly being used to keep paving costs down. While hydrated lime can also extend pavement life, it poses serious health hazards to workers exposed to caustic dust that can be generated during handling.
Road Science’s NovaGrip line of liquid anti-stripping additives fully addresses these challenges. NovaGrip safeguards workers from the hazards of traditional liquid anti-strips by using chemistry that is less hazardous and safer for workers. It also eradicates the smoke, odor and dust problems typical of traditional anti-stripping additives. NovaGrip’s adhesion promoting technology makes roads last longer by creating powerful chemical bonding between asphalt and aggregate that lasts even with prolonged exposure to water and the elements. NovaGrip additives add operational flexibility to the asphalt terminal or mix plant since they do not have to be heated, are compatible with all asphalt modifiers including PPA, and do not interact with other asphalt and mix components to adversely affect asphalt properties or grading.
“NovaGrip’s pioneering chemistry is truly paving the way for the future,” said Ivann Harnish, Commercial Director of Road Science. “NovaGrip is safer and friendlier for those who work in the business. It also improves terminal and plant efficiency, and makes roads last longer. It’s the ideal solution for smarter paving that government agencies, asphalt producers and contractors have been waiting for.”
NovaGrip is just the latest innovation from Road Science that’s helping the asphalt paving industry improve road quality as well as worker and motorist safety.
NovaGrip™ liquid anti-stripping additives are safer for workers and work with all asphalts to make roads last longer.
About ArrMaz & Road Science
ArrMaz is a global leader in the development of specialty chemicals for the asphalt, mining, fertilizer, phosphate, and oil and gas industries worldwide. Since 1967, ArrMaz has manufactured chemical process aids and additives formulated to optimize process performance and product quality.
Road Science, a division of ArrMaz, is a technology leader in the supply of asphalt emulsifiers and additives to the global asphalt paving market. Much more than “off-the-shelf” products, our complete system solutions include technical services such as job field support, mix design, formulation support, crew training and specification development to meet the unique needs of customers and the asphalt paving industry. For more information about our company and products, please visit us online at ArrMaz.com or RoadScience.net.
