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All-weather pothole repair goes global

Ultracrete Instant Road Repair, a cold lay asphalt concrete which has been continuously developed over the past 35 years, is said to be being used all over the world with excellent results. Some of the major projects benefiting from its application include Germany’s Potsdam Autobahn, where peak traffic reaches 900,000 vehicles a day, and Nigeria’s Gbongan-Oshogbo and Ilesa Road – crucial routes for keeping the area’s rural communities connected. Ultracrete Instant Road Repair also has been used in countries
January 21, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
2492 Ultracrete Instant Road Repair, a cold lay asphalt concrete which has been continuously developed over the past 35 years, is said to be being used all over the world with excellent results. Some of the major projects benefiting from its application include Germany’s Potsdam Autobahn, where peak traffic reaches 900,000 vehicles a day, and Nigeria’s Gbongan-Oshogbo and Ilesa Road – crucial routes for keeping the area’s rural communities connected. Ultracrete Instant Road Repair also has been used in countries such as Brazil, Japan, Sweden, China, and Romania.

Applied in three easy steps - clean, pour, and compact - Ultracrete Instant Road Repair can be applied in all weathers including hot, dry, humid and even monsoon rains. The firm behind it, 240 Instarmac, say the innovative material has been independently tested and is proven to be a quality, durable solution for first time instant and permanent repairs. In addition, its versatility and durability means it is just as suitable for heavily trafficked environments as it is driveways and car parks.

Ultracrete Instant Road Repair is available for manufacturing under license.

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