POLY-CARB, Inc. ("Dow POLY-CARB") is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, one of the world's most pre-eminent science and technology companies. Dow POLY-CARB is the leader in developing and delivering quality performance-based, low-risk, cost-effective infrastructure solutions that add safety and are easy-to-implement.
- Bridge Preservation and Waterproofing
- FLEXOGRID™
- UREGRID™
- Asset Preservation
- Structural Coatings & Adhesives
- Road Safety
- Long-Life Pavement Markings
- SAFE-T-GRID™ High Friction Surfacing
- Marker Adhesives
- Asset Preservation
- Parking Infrastructure Preservation and Waterproofing
- FLEXODECK™
- Dow ENDURATRUST Parking Preservation Systems
- Structural Coatings & Adhesives
Dow POLY-CARB brings to every customer relationship a spirit of innovation and a heart for creating effective, long-lasting solutions. Since its founding in 1973, Dow POLY-CARB has represented the idea that the creative application of chemistry is part of the answer. And throughout their history, POLY-CARB has put their chemistry to work and built a track record for meeting a wide range of infrastructure needs that combat infrastructure erosion and offer safety enhancements. As part of the 114-year Dow Chemical Company, Dow POLY-CARB is charged to make even greater breakthroughs to help address the most challenging infrastructure needs.
History
| 1973: | POLY-CARB was founded by Ratanjit S. Sondhe |
| 1976: | POLY-CARB exclusive provider of Highway Reflective Markers Adhesive in the State of Ohio, POLY-CARB MARK-29. |
| 1976: | Provided solution to Washington D.C.’s METRO Subway system with POLY-CARB |
| 1979: | Introduced first commercial grade Long Life Epoxy Pavement Marking – POLY-CARB MARK-55. |
| 1979: | In cooperation with applicator Century Fence Company, POLY-CARB MARK-55: Epoxy Linemarking was applied to public roadways. |
| 1983: | Developed breakthrough system introduced to protect bridge decks – FLEXOGRID |
| 1985: | POLY-CARB became the first product manufacturer to supply product application equipment ensuring 'Quality Control' – First generation FLEXOGRID Machine introduced. |
| 1987: | Introduced new Concrete Crack Welding System, POLY-CARB MARK-135, free of all solvents/toxicity issues |
| 1987: | Introduced first Solvent-Free Thermal Setting Parking Deck Membrane product. |
| 1987: | Awarded Major Contract to supply Anti-corrosion Coatings to U.S. Department of Defense |
| 1988: | FLEXOGRID selected to protect Seattle, WA landmark: Floating Hood Canal Bridge |
| 1989: | FLEXOGRID selected to protect Spokane, WA landmark: Snake River Bridge |
| 1990: | Patent received for POLY-CARB MARK 55.7 – Linemarking that outlasts life of concrete pavement |
| 1990: | POLY-CARB introduces its second generation FLEXOGRID Machine |
| 1995: | POLY-CARB offers solutions to Parking Deck Waterproofing & Restoration Market. |
| 1997: | FLEXOGRID selected as ‘exclusive’ bridge deck overlay for Tappanzee Bridge in New York. |
| 1997: | POLY-CARB MARK-55.3 fast setting epoxy pavement marking is introduced. |
| 1998: | POLY-CARB introduces its third generation FLEXOGRID Machine |
| 1999: | Anil B. Goel, Ph. D, assumes role of President of POLY-CARB, INC. |
| 2000: | FLEXOGRID selected to protect Georgia’s Atlanta Beltway and Interstate 65/59 in Birmingham, AL. |
| 2001: | FLEXOGRID is exclusively selected to protect Birmingham, AL landmark: Civic Center Bridge. |
| 2002: | POLY-CARB introduces its fourth generation FLEXOGRID Machine. |
| 2002: | POLY-CARB opens new manufacturing facility in Roberta, GA. |
| 2002: | POLY-CARB introduces Pay-for-Performance Warranty Striping in New Mexico. It is used statewide. |
| 2003: | FLEXOGRID is utilized to protect Utah's Spaghetti Bowl, I-15 and I-80 intechanges. |
| 2004: | POLY-CARB introduces its fifth generation FLEXOGRID Machine. |
| 2005: | FLEXOGRID was installed on the landmark Whitestone Bronx Bridge. |
| 2005: | POLY-CARB introduces its sixth generation FLEXOGRID Machine |
| 2006: | POLY-CARB's Day-Night Visibility System selected as a performance-based solution for use in the state of Missouri. Asset Preservation is born. |
| 2006: | FLEXOGRID protects new bridges on I-40, Coors Interchange in Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
| 2007: | Joins Dow Epoxy Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company. |
| 2008: | Puneet Singh, assumes role of General Manager of POLY-CARB, INC. |
| 2008: | POLY-CARB delivers a contract for approximately 3-million linear feet of Asset Preservation Pavement Safety Marking in Missouri. |
| 2009: | Dow Formulated Systems within The Dow Chemical Company's Performance Division is formed. |
| 2010: | POLY-CARB installs the first Asset Preservation Pavement Safety Marking project in Kansas. |
| 2010: | POLY-CARB introduces its seventh generation FLEXOGRID Machine with safety improvements and HFR (Smart Proportioning Unit). |
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