Companies' shared commitment to innovation
and product sustainability comes to life in Microban®-powered
MarMac Concrete Admixture AMX 5500 concrete additive
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Microban International, global
leader in antimicrobial solutions, and MarMac Applied
Infrastructure Sciences (AIS) announce a new partnership focused on
developing, testing and producing products that protect and extend
the life of concrete infrastructure.
The partnership debuts in the launch and commercial availability
of MarMac's Concrete Admixture AMX 5500, a concrete protectant
that successfully integrated Microban's revolutionary antimicrobial
technology into a concrete admixture product. AMX 5500 inhibits
damaging bacterial growth in treated concrete and is designed for
use in all forms of concrete. This antimicrobial admixture provides
an innovative new solution for the building materials industry to
help prevent both staining and Microbial-Induced Corrosion of
Concrete (MICC).
"Microban's partnership with MarMac is a story of like-minded
innovators seeking solutions for our customers," said Steve Lutes, Director of Business Development at
Microban. "This is an exciting collaboration. Integrating
antimicrobial technology into the manufacturing process of building
products can help avoid product degradation, and we're thrilled to
see this product sustainability solution come to life with
MarMac."
Microban's researchers and product development team worked in
partnership with MarMac's AIS laboratory to integrate antimicrobial
technology into MarMac's AMX 5500, offering permanent concrete
protection from bacterial growth, subsequent staining, and
corrosion. By utilizing Microban antimicrobial technology, AMX 5500
creates an inhospitable environment for bacteria growth because the
active ingredient works to rupture the microbial cells and
terminally disrupt the cell walls of fungi, molds, and mildew. The
product protection won't alter the visual appearance of cured
concrete, won't wash away, and lasts the lifetime of the treated
structure.
"In the research, design, testing, and production of AMX 5500 we
took advantage of MarMac's 70+ years of experience in the industry
to identify a real issue and provide a solution for the industry.
Our customers came to us with this problem and Microban stepped up
immediately to provide the best technologies and product to help,"
said Jamie Martin, President of
MarMac's AIS division. "What made this product successful and what
makes this partnership exciting is experience combined with the
extraordinary capacities of Microban. Beyond that, MarMac and
Microban are both committed to driving continuous improvement in
building materials and delivering effective solutions."
Microban®-powered AMX 5500 is ideal for all construction
environments and particularly important for products used in humid
and challenging environmental conditions, such as sewer/sanitary
infrastructure, where sulfide producing microbes commonly damage
critical infrastructure.
AMX 5500 is also effective in reducing aesthetically damaging
stains from molds and mildews in a wide variety of commercial and
residential concrete, from parking garages and commercial buildings
to sidewalks, driveways, patios and pool decks. The product may be
used in any new concrete structure requiring permanent product
protection from bacterial growth and MICC, based on standard lab
test method ASTM C1904-20.
In fact, ASTM testing of the MarMac's Concrete Admixture AMX
5500 with Microban has shown that treated concrete retains 42.1%
more strength compared to untreated concrete in controlled
laboratory degradation testing. Independent and 3rd
party testing also certified AMX 5500 to be effective in the
inhibition of mold and mildew growth staining in and on
concrete.
Additionally, AMX 5500 is safe to use and has minimal potential
environmental impact. "We were able to design a water-based,
ultra-low VOC formulation, which when used properly is both safe
and effective," states Dr. Timothy
Boone, Director of Formulations at MarMac AIS. "This product
reflects our commitment at AIS to take advantage of very new
technologies to create safer and more effective chemistry products
which help protect our world's infrastructure."
The application of Microban for the building materials industry
and the partnership with MarMac is a continuation of Microban's
proven history of custom formulating for customer applications and
criteria.
"We're committed to helping manufacturers across multiple
industry sectors improve their products through use of Microban
antimicrobial technologies," said Michael
Ruby, President of Microban. "We are proud to help power
MarMac products for the residential, commercial pour-in-place, and
precast concrete infrastructure markets in prolonging the
functional life and aesthetic performance of concrete through AMX
5500. We look forward to expanding our partnership in the future to
develop more cutting-edge solutions for downstream concrete
customers."
About MarMac
Established in the heart of South
Carolina in 1953, MarMac Manufacturing Company has developed
a legacy of quality in the manufacturing of sealing solutions for
infrastructure that stand the test of time. After consistently
finding our pipe couplers and seals were far outlasting the pipes
and structures to which they were applied, MarMac Applied
Infrastructure Sciences (AIS) was born with the primary objective
of extending the lifespan of the building materials our world's
infrastructure is built upon. MarMac AIS is a chemical,
engineering, and formulations research & development laboratory
focused on producing cutting-edge polymeric coatings, concrete
admixtures, and surface treatments for below-grade and above-grade
structures. Visit marmac.com/ais/ to learn more.
About Microban International
Part of Barr Brands International, Microban International is
home to the most trusted and well-known global brands in the
antimicrobial, odor control and sanitization/disinfection markets:
Microban® and Ultra-Fresh®. Our organization
has experienced over 100 collective years of growth and has
revolutionized the industry. As the global leader, our proactive
systems keep products cleaner and control odors better by
preventing problems before they start. Microban International
drives innovation by combining science and creative solutions that
enhance high-quality consumer, textile, industrial and medical
products worldwide. Today, the Microban and Ultra-Fresh brands and
our technologies are featured on thousands of products worldwide.
The company is headquartered in North
Carolina and operates in North
America, Europe and
Asia Pacific. For more
information, please visit www.microban.com.
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