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Polyco and All American Tire Recyclers Bring Sustainability Full Circle in Texas
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Ennis, Texas, November 21, 2024 – In its latest paving project, Polyco, manufacturer of high-performance, sustainable asphalt solutions for the roofing and paving industries, has solidified its partnership with All American Tire Recyclers (All American), affirming the collaboration required to achieve greener, more sustainable infrastructure.
All American, Polyco’s crumb rubber supplier, contracted Elite Asphalt to repave their high-traffic lot with a mix supplied by Austin Bridge and Road that included Polyco’s SigmaBond rubberized binder. The 2,200 tons of mix used on this three-acre lot contained 100 tons of PG70-22XR and approximately 18% tire rubber, which equates to roughly 18 tons of rubber and more than 2,000 recycled tires.
“I want to be able to sleep at night and make sure that we are making a difference,” said Tom Parker, CEO/owner of All American. “And this [rubberized asphalt] is by far, in my opinion, one of the best avenues out there. Rubberized asphalt lasts longer.”
As a 24/7 plant that processes 18,000 tires a day, 6.5 million tires a year, and 26% of all tire waste in Texas, All American’s lot is busy with heavy equipment. All American needed a solution that would be of minimal disruption to their operations (Austin Bridge and Road completed the paving project in just one day) and stand the test of time, stress, and volume. A product of Polyco’s patented Rapid Digestion Process™ (RDP), which completely liquefies tire rubber, SigmaBond is proven to increase fatigue resistance and thermal stability.
In addition to utilizing high percentages of waste tire rubber, SigmaBond is one of the only binders that allows tire rubber modified hot mix to incorporate RAP and RAS. Then there’s the eco-consciousness of neighboring businesses working together — SigmaBond is made right here in Texas, within 50 miles of All American.
About Polyco
Polyco is a leader in reducing environmental impact by repurposing waste tire rubber into high-performing, sustainable infrastructure solutions. Their flagship innovation, SigmaBond, enables asphalt products to be upcycled again and again. Click here to learn more.