Aexcel Goes Above & Beyond for Customers

In a private label or toll manufacturing relationship, the true value is about more than price. A partner that goes above and beyond—providing quality products, on-time delivery, immediate customer service, technical expertise, etc.—is worth much more than one who does the bare minimum. Below, we highlight just how committed Aexcel Corp. is to satisfying the custom coating and paint needs of customers.

 

Distributor Spotlight: The Brewer Company Opens Location In Wickliffe

One of Aexcel’s longtime distributors in the Chicago area, The Brewer Company, is opening a storefront in Wickliffe, Ohio. They have the experience and knowledge of Aexcel’s entire traffic paint line of products. They will work with each customer to provide the right Aexcel product for their needs. We are proud to offer our products at Brewer’s Wickliffe location.

MMA vs. Thermoplastics for Pavement Marking

Highly trafficked highways, roads, intersections, dedicated bike lanes and paths require durable lines to guide the flow of traffic, which cannot be achieved with traditional waterbased paint. Due to the high cost of maintenance, state and local agencies have looked for other options. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) and thermoplastics have both become popular for painting lines and markings on paved surfaces.

MMA (Methyl Methacrylate), Two-Component Traffic Paint

MMA Two-component traffic paint is a highly versatile, durable option for line striping high-traffic areas such as roadways, parking lots, crosswalks, bike paths and bus lanes. Two-component paint is formed by mixing a pigmented base resin with a polymer curing agent. When mixed and applied immediately, these two elements polymerize to form a strong, long-lasting compound.

A Brief Guide to Waterborne Traffic Marking Paint

Traffic markings—the yellow and white lines on roadways, parking lots, and other similar areas—are critical to keeping motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians safe. Today, these markings are typically made from paint, which, after undergoing numerous modernizations and improvements, offers high visibility and durability. Both of these qualities are essential to an effective roadway safety improvement material. 

 

Traffic marking paint is available in many variations. Below, we provide an overview of waterborne traffic marking paint, including what it is and key considerations when using it.

A Brief Guide to Solvent-Based Traffic Marking Paint

At Aexcel, we manufacture traffic marking paint for use on roadways and in parking lots from Alaska to Florida and every area in-between. Our paint products are engineered for superior performance in demanding applications, ensuring the formation of visible and durable traffic markings. Our two traffic marking paint offerings are waterborne and solvent-based products. Both serve as effective roadway safety improvement materials when applied and dried properly. Below, we discuss some of the key surface and temperature considerations to keep in mind when using our solvent-based paints.

Things We Do For Free at Aexcel

We were in a staff meeting, talking about rushing a full truckload, 22 pallet shipment later that day. Our customer requested a last-minute change to this order and needed immediate replenishment of another paint.  They wanted us to switch out the products on their truck. Okay, let’s see what we can do about this!

 

Road marking—also known as line marking—refers to the application of paints and other high-visibility materials on roads, highways, runways, and other vehicle and pedestrian pathways to communicate important information. While the standardized system of colors, lines, and symbols employed can vary depending on the current federal and state guidelines, the underlying goal is always the same - ensuring the safety of the users (e.g., drivers, bikers, and walkers). 

 

There are many types of road marking paints available, each of which offers unique characteristics that make it suitable for different purposes. Below we discuss the various paint classifications and how to choose the right one for a road marking project. 

When durability and color retention in a low VOC product are needed the most, Aexcel’s Low VOK and ToughLine^® are your products of choice.