Byline: Benzinga Staff, Benzinga.com, 09.16.2010

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Russell Standard, the leader in proprietary paving solutions, processes and machinery, announces that one of its current projects -- Painters Run Road in Scott Township, PA between Routes 19 and 50 -- will become western Pennsylvania's first road surface with the FIBERMAT technology. FIBERMAT is a road surface sealant process that extends the life of the road, limits cracking and saves money.

"This specialized technique allows us to address the cracking issue that is so prevalent in our region's roads in a method that was previously unavailable," said Matt Johnson, president of Russell Standard. "The technique also has one of the fastest application times allowing traffic flow to resume within twenty minutes."

FIBERMAT, licensed through Midland Asphalt Materials, Inc., allowsRussell Standard to install two layers of emulsion sealant, one layer of proprietary fibers and another layer of aggregate. This process seals the surface treatment and establishes a layer of fiber that blocks water from permeating the layers, which in turn reduces cracks inthe roadway. In documented testing, FIBERMAT has proven to enhance the tensile strength of a road while spreading the stress of cars traveling above over a greater area.

Russell Standard is installing this process on Painters Run Road in Scott Township, PA. The benefits of this technology are vast. Municipalities have seen a reduction in cost due to lower maintenance requirements and repairs while the general public has the ability to drive on the newly installed road surface in a quicker timeframe. Both ofthese benefits also improve the safety of the crews installing the surface due to the decreased times in the field compared to traditional chip seal processes.

Safety becomes the most important benefit. With a quicker application time crews are not required to manage traffic flow. In addition the emulsion process does not require the traditional hotter temperatures of traditional asphalt sealant. Lastly, the material is recyclable.

For over eighty years, Russell Standard has been a leader in providing paving solutions to municipalities and state agencies throughoutthe Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

About Russell Standard

With a highly trained and dedicated team, we meet our customers' ever changing needs and enable them to build a better infrastructure in their communities. For over eighty years, Russell Standard has built a strong reputation for providing unique and innovative products, along with the customer service and technical support to ensure successful project completion. Russell Standard Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a leading provider of paving materials and services for the road construction industry specializing in new road construction, roadway surface maintenance, and bridge construction and repair. In addition, we offer a full range of asphalt emulsions, hot and cold asphalt mixes, and asphalt protective coatings to state and local governments and contractors who are performing their own paving projects. Visit our web site at www.russellstandard.com.