The Kwik Bond Polymers Story
Kwik Bond Polymers was founded by Al Klail and Kiyoshi Sakakura. Kiyoshi while employed by Reichhold Chemicals, synthesized the current polyester resin binder back in the late 60s. It was a product before its time. Cal-Trans became interested in 1979 because of the superior adhesion properties and rapid return to service. PPC (polyester polymer concrete) sample bridges were demonstrated in 1981. Major demonstration projects took place from 1983-1985.
Today, PPC is specified by cities, counties and states, predominantly in the western United States. In most cases engineers have heard, by word of mouth, of the excellent, long-term performance of PPC overlay technology and more states are taking a closer look. Kwik Bond is frequently invited to provide educational seminars regarding this exceptional technology.
Al Klail is a formulating chemist specializing in epoxies and methacrylates. From the early 80s, his vision included educating civil engineers with respect to PPC and methacrylate technology as well as training contractors in safe applications. Al was also a general engineering contractor in California for a time and managed several of the largest PPC bridge deck overlay projects in California.
Today, Kwik Bond Polymers, LLC supplies PPC overlay and patch systems as well as high molecular weight methacrylate penetrating sealers.
