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Celebrate Earth Day While Social Distancing
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which started on April 22, 1970. Earth Day was founded by Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, in response to the Santa Barbara Oil Spill in 1969. Seeing firsthand the immense amount of...
Experience the Next Level of Environmental Responsibility with PavePro!
Chemtek solutions are the cleanest and greenest in the business. While PavePro boasts the strongest cleaning power and can outperform competitors, its unique differentiator is its ecologically sound, clean ingredients. Using PavePro in your paving operations adds...
Chemtek Continues to Provide Vital Solutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chemtek, Inc is committed to the safety of our employees and their families. As the COVID-19 Pandemic takes a stronghold on our nation, it is our intention to continue to provide for our customers while also prioritizing the health of our employees. As a...
Why PavePro is the Safest Asphalt Remover for your Crew
When evaluating asphalt cleaners and removers, flash point is an important consideration for safety. The flash point of a material is the lowest temperature at which vapors of the material will ignite when given an ignition source. In the paving industry, diesel fuel...
Cut the Cost of Fatigue with Smarter Solutions
Did you know that a single fatigued employee costs a construction company at least $3,500 a year in decreased productivity? 94% of construction workers report that they feel the impact of fatigue while on the job. Furthermore, 100% of construction workers report...
Reducing Material Costs by Integrating Smarter Solutions
Producing quality work while limiting costs is a daily challenge for all paving and road construction contractors. Projects must be completed efficiently without compromising on quality. Chemtek, Inc. provides innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce...
Drawbacks of Using Citrus to Remove Asphalt
Introduction PavePro is the industry leading solution for removing asphalt from paving tools and equipment, but PavePro isn’t the only asphalt cleaner on the market. Many asphalt removers are citrus-based. PavePro contains no citrus so let’s look at how it stacks up...
End of Paving Season Cleaning Q&A
Temperatures are cooling in much of the US which means paving season is ending in many states. Before shifting focus to snow removal and winter operations, it’s important to ensure paving tools and equipment are properly cleaned, maintained, and stored so they’re...
What are the differences between asphalt and concrete?
Asphalt and concrete are the two most commonly used materials for paving. However, while they may seem similar, the two substances are actually very different. Their applications differ depending on factors such as the job type, regional location, and purpose. For...