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Join Us For A Showstopping Experience! The top construction companies and vendors from across the world will be in Las Vegas this March and we hope to see you there at booth C32731. We will be doing daily demonstrations of our asphalt solvent and release agent as well...

Keeping your asphalt paving equipment clean and functioning is the key to success in this industry. Using a powerful asphalt remover and asphalt release agent will not only keep your paving machines and equipment looking good, but it will even help them function as...

For years, asphalt contractors and municipalities have used diesel fuel as an asphalt cleaner and asphalt release agent. The reason is simple: it's cheap and effective. However, its negative impact on worker safety and the environment, as well as the innovation of...

Did you get caught using diesel fuel as an asphalt release agent? Or are you worried about the danger that diesel poses to your workers and equipment? Regardless, you're making the right decision to switch to an alternative. Let's look at why diesel fuel is so bad,...

If you've ever found yourself getting back into your truck or finding those little tack boogies on your truck mirror after a long day on the job, you're probably familiar with the frustration of having to get back out to go find your asphalt solvent to get things...

It's time we stop keeping secrets from you. We've been working hard behind the scenes to change the asphalt release agent game. We've heard your complaints about the release agents at the plant, and we're here today to introduce to you the baddest and strongest...

When you come across PavePro for the first time, choosing the right product for your paving crew can be daunting. You've seen our videos. You've heard from our great customers. You know it works. But how do you know which product you're supposed to use? In reality,...

Asphalt is sticky. Everyone knows that. It sticks to your hands, your boots, the bed of the dump truck and your paver. And everyone knows you have to use something to get it off. Since the dawn of paving, diesel fuel has been the go-to when it comes to cleaning and...

No matter how much elbow grease and soap you use, cleaning tar and asphalt off of your tires and rims seems like a near-impossible task. But what if I told you it is super easy? In minutes, you can remove the biggest and hardest asphalt or tar buildups on your tires...

Keeping your equipment and tools clean is a must in the asphalt paving industry. You can't go a day without a trustworthy, affordable, and high-quality asphalt release agent or asphalt solvent. Neglecting regular maintenance and cleaning will lead to a decrease in...

It's a common problem in the asphalt industry: overspray on your concrete. Whether it's asphalt, tack, seal coat, prime coat, or any other asphalt-based product, it shouldn't be on your concrete. You need a way to get it off, and we've got an excellent solution for...

PavePro supplies all of our current customers with a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) shipped with the product, as well as upon request.On the Chemtek website, we broke down each section of the SDS so that customers can understand each part of the important packet of...

Did you get caught using diesel fuel as an asphalt solvent? Or are you worried about the danger that diesel poses to your workers and equipment? Regardless, you're making the right decision to switch to an alternative. Let's look at why diesel fuel is so bad, and what...

So you're trying to figure out how to calculate blacktop tonnage. If you ended up on Google, chances are you don't even know where to start. Luckily, it is much easier than you might imagine. In fact, this short guide will show you the easiest way to calculate asphalt...

One of the first questions you need to ask when purchasing an asphalt solvent, asphalt cleaner, or asphalt release agent is whether it is a safe product to use. When comparing solvents and degreasers like diesel fuel, citrus, and PavePro–there is a clear winner when...

If you like the smell of diesel fuel, go ahead and click away. But if you're like every other person in the asphalt paving industry, we've got a solution for you. With PavePro, you can remove asphalt, tack and tar off of your boots, clothes and hands in a few minutes...

If you’ve spent time in the asphalt paving world, you know that your job can be limited by a poor asphalt release agent. Keeping your equipment clean and preventing asphalt from building up is the key to a successful pave. Asphalt solvents, also known as asphalt...

The following article excerpts were written by Richard Williammee, Jr., MS, PE as an editorial in the Texas Asphalt Magazine Fall 2012 edition. Titled “Asphalt Release Agents Go National,” the article describes the rise of the asphalt release agent and the various...

Asphalt paving equipment is expensive: asphalt pavers are investment that you must maintain to keep in good shape. Not to mention neglecting regular maintenance will lead to a decrease in performance and hinder the success of your job.   “The paver is the most...

Our favorite time of the year has finally arrived! As temperatures rise across the US, crews are finally warming up their equipment and heading out to work. Welcome to the 2022 paving season. Adjusting to COVID-19 During these tough times, while so many businesses...

PavePro is the ultimate asphalt remover–not only is it highly effective at removing asphalt, but it boasts unmatched release agent qualities. For this reason, it can be used on a wide variety of paving equipment and machinery, achieving two goals at once. Here a few...

PavePro is known for making waves in the paving industry. This past month, we did it again by releasing our brand new disposable EarthWise Totes. Asphalt Contractor picked up on the sustainable efforts our PavePro is making and shared the following article with their...

Our Commitment To Sustainability Over the last 45 years, one of Chemtek’s main objectives has been to achieve maximumsustainability in our manufacturing processes and product offerings. We are now extending oursustainability efforts to include product packaging with...

What is PavePro? PavePro is the safest, most effective biodegradable asphalt solvent on the market. In short, PavePro outshines its competition; it is safer than diesel and stronger than citrus.  PavePro was designed to remove the toughest of asphalt buildups. In...