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CECA and Road Science Announce Distribution Agreement
TULSA, OK, October 7, 2011 – CECA, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group in France, through its affiliate, Arkema Inc., and Road Science, a division of ArrMaz Custom Chemicals, Inc., announced today that they have signed a distribution agreement in which Road Science will be the exclusive USA distributor of CECA’s warm mix asphalt additive, CECABASE™ RT.
CECA is a world player in Specialty Chemicals and operates an extensive network of industrial facilities in Europe as well as two research centers dedicated to customer innovation. As a manufacturer of specialty surfactants used as warm mix additives, bitumen emulsifiers, and antistripping agents, CECA holds leading positions in its markets, and offers innovative products to the road construction industry. The CECA team is renowned for its technical support and expertise in road construction technologies.
Road Science, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the leading solution provider to the road paving industry, delivering preservation, maintenance and recycling systems, as well as innovative emulsifiers and other asphalt additives. Road Science also has a world-class laboratory in Tulsa, which further supports its relationships by providing asphalt analysis, formulation support, mix design services, performance testing, and forensics capabilities.
Under terms of the distribution agreement, Road Science will have exclusive sales and marketing rights to CECABASE™RT warm mix asphalt additive and its rapidly expanding market in the U.S. When the additive is mixed with asphalt, the application temperature on the road surface can be reduced by about 40°C (72°F) without affecting the performance of the material. Compared to the typical paving process, the use of this additive reduces energy consumption by 20-40 percent, and reduces dust emissions considerably.
“Road Science provides CECA with a reliable partner for expanding the marketing of our patented warm mix additives into the U.S.,” said Francois Guillemet, Managing Director of CECA’s specialty surfactants. “We believe there is a strong future in this emerging technology, and the combination of the two companies’ resources will provide the greatest impact for the customers we serve.”
“Coupling CECA’s innovative technologies with our nationwide marketing resources provides a compelling value proposition for our customers”, said Road Science Division President Patrick Lavin.” With more than 10 percent of all United States asphalt mixes now produced at reduced temperatures, we are very excited at the opportunity to expand the market with the high quality product CECABASE™ RT warm mix asphalt additive.”
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Contact: Contact:
Jonathan Weaver Patrick Lavin
CECA – Arkema Group Road Science
Division of ArrMaz Custom Chemicals
215-205-7382 918-960-3818
jonathan.weaver@arkema.com plavin@roadscience.net
Road Science, a division of ArrMaz Custom Chemicals Inc., bases its business model on the sale and licensing of differentiated asphalt products, application technologies and related services to enable better and longer lasting roads. ArrMaz Custom Chemicals, Inc. is a chemical producer of a wide variety of process chemicals, which are custom formulated to meet customer specifications. ArrMaz Custom Chemicals is the leading producer of functional additives and process aids to the fertilizer and asphalt industries and is a significant provider of chemical products to the mining industry. ArrMaz Custom Chemicals distributes its products in over 70 countries and production facilities in key locations worldwide. ArrMaz’s AD-here® liquid antistrip additives are the world leader in promoting adhesion and protecting asphalt pavements from moisture damage. ArrMaz Custom Chemicals is owned by Snow Phipps Group, a New York private equity firm that acquires middle market businesses in attractive industries.
A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation-based approach, we produce state-of-the-art specialty chemicals that provide customers with practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the future of energy, fossil fuel preservation and the need for lighter materials. With operations in more than 40 countries, 14,000 employees and 8 research centers, Arkema generates annual revenue of approximately €5.9 billion and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands.
CECABASE™ is a trademark of CECA SA.
© 2011 Arkema. All rights reserved.
ArrMaz acquires assets of Road Science LLC
Road Science, LLC assets acquired by ArrMaz Custom Chemicals Inc.
August 26, 2011
ArrMaz Custom Chemicals, Inc, a Florida based specialty chemical manufacturer, has completed an asset purchase of Road Science LLC, from funds managed by Ritchie Capital, a Wheaton, Illinois private equity firm.
Road Science is a Tulsa, Oklahoma based technology and marketing company specializing in preservation, maintenance and recycling solutions for the road paving industry. Road Science’s business model is based on the sale and licensing of differentiated asphalt products, application technologies and related services to enable better and longer lasting roads.
ArrMaz Custom Chemicals, Inc. is a chemical producer of a wide variety of process chemicals, which are custom formulated to meet customer specifications. ArrMaz Custom Chemicals is the leading producer of functional additives and process aids to the fertilizer and asphalt industries and is a significant provider of chemical products to the mining industry. ArrMaz Custom Chemicals distributes its products in over 70 countries and production facilities in key locations worldwide. ArrMaz’s AD-here® liquid antistrip additives are the world leader in promoting adhesion and protecting asphalt pavements from moisture damage.
Road Science’s technology and commercialization expertise, combined with ArrMaz’s custom asphalt additives, will create a unique, world class road solutions company. The combined innovation, engineering, materials science, production and delivery capabilities will allow Road Science to provide beginning-to-end customer solutions, ranging from custom designed chemicals, to complete application systems ensuring improved pavement performance and lower life cycle costs.
“This ArrMaz and Road Science integration truly leverages both companies’ strengths, providing the road paving industry with the most comprehensive solution set available today,” said Patrick Lavin, Division President of ArrMaz. “We are excited about this combination and the opportunity it presents to develop and commercialize products that better meet our customer’s needs. “
Going forward, Road Science and ArrMaz’s asphalt business unit will operate under the Road Science name as a division of ArrMaz Custom Chemicals, and will continue to headquarter in Tulsa, OK. ArrMaz Custom Chemicals is owned by Snow Phipps Group, a New York private equity firm that acquires middle market businesses in attractive industries.
Asphalt Institute's NBTC Program Being Hosted By Road Science
Road Science will be hosting The Asphalt Institute's (AI) National Binder Technician Certification (NBTC) program on April 19-21. This training class, limited to 10 participants, supports the NBTC goal to promote a consistent laboratory best practice and as a result improve PG binder testing variability. The training will be held at Road Science's AMRL accredited laboratory, located in Tulsa OK. The program is sponsored by FHWA in partnership with Oklahoma DOT, and you can learn about this specific training opportunity, by visiting www.asphaltinstitute.org/NBTC/Index.asp
If you need additional information about the program, check it out at www.bindertechnician.com or call Mike Beavin at 859.288.4973.
Road Science Noted for Innovation in Tulsa World article
Over the past year, Road Science LLC has made great strides in continually driving innovation and product development. The Tulsa World recently chronicled this progress, to see the full story, click here: Tulsa World Road Science article
NUSTAR AND ROAD SCIENCE TO WORK TOGETHER ON ASPHALT DEVELOPMENT, SUPPLY AND MARKETING INITIATIVES
SAN ANTONIO, July 27, 2010 – NuStar Asphalt Refining, LLC and Road Science LLC today announced a joint effort in which the two companies will work together in the development, supply, and marketing of asphalt products. The agreement will bring together NuStar’s extensive asphalt production and distribution system and technical and specialty asphalt products business, with Road Science’s portfolio of innovative system products, technical services and industry expertise, all in an effort to bring superior pavement solutions to their respective customers. San Antonio-based NuStar is one of the largest asphalt refiners and marketers in the United States. The company has asphalt refineries in Paulsboro, NJ, and Savannah, GA, which have a combined throughput capacity of 104,000 barrels per day. The company also produces its own line of high-quality asphalt products, and has an extensive terminal system to store and distribute millions of barrels of asphalt products throughout the country.
Road Science, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is one of the leading innovation and technology service providers for the road paving industry. The company focuses on pavement preservation and maintenance, recycling, rehabilitation, and material technologies. Road Science also has a world-class research and development laboratory in Tulsa, which will service the venture by providing research & development, formulation support, mix design services, performance testing and forensics capabilities.
“This venture brings the best of both worlds together for a strong presence in the asphalt marketplace,” said Curt Anastasio, president and CEO of NuStar. “Both companies bring innovative designs and strong technical and marketing resources to the venture. And it will allow NuStar to expand our asphalt product slate and geographic reach across the country. We are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship with the Road Science team.”
“We are very excited to have NuStar as a partner.” said Frank Panzer, Road Science CEO. ”Their numerous manufacturing and supply facilities across the country will help provide a consistent supply of quality asphalt and enable Road Science to more efficiently commercialize new technology offerings as well as deliver our existing system products the market knows and trusts. In addition, NuStar possesses a strong operational and technical group that will complement our focus on delivering effective pavement solutions.”
About NuStar NuStar Energy L.P. is a publicly traded, limited partnership based in San Antonio, with 8,417 miles of crude oil and refined product pipelines; 89 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products and specialty liquids; and two asphalt refineries with a combined throughput capacity of 104,000 barrels per day. The partnership’s combined system has over 93 million barrels of storage capacity. One of the largest asphalt refiners and marketers in the U.S. and the second largest independent liquids terminal operator in the nation, NuStar has operations in the United States, the Netherlands Antilles, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit NuStar Energy L.P.’s Web site at www.nustarenergy.com.
About Road Science Road Science LLC, a privately held company based in Tulsa, OK, is the leading technology company for the road paving industry, employing over 100 technical and marketing professionals. The company focuses on preservation and maintenance, recycling, rehabilitation and material technologies through a solution suite of technical and professional services, branded products and process methods. The company’s world class, AASHTO R18 certified, lab is key to the development of new products and processes that enable agency customers to build and maintain better, safer, longer lasting roads with lower overall life cycle costs and less user delays. For more information, visit Road Science’s web site at www.roadsciencellc.com.
