A Praise-Worthy Result with Black Diamond™ XL

Lee F. Lowis / May 24 , 2017

A printing and literature distribution facility for a worldwide re­ligious group in Georgetown, Ontario, needed a solution for its oxidized and poorly patched-over parking lot. Sure-Seal Pavement, based in Toronto, went on site to evaluate the pavement and devised a plan to properly repair patched areas, crack seal, and sealcoat the 650,000 sq ft parking lot. Completed together, these procedures would prolong pavement lifespan and enhance curb appeal. But, the daunting challenge was to execute the work without disrupt­ing operations.

Black Diamond XL Application
Workers apply two coats of Black Diamond™ XL sealer.

This was no easy task since the facility receives thousands of visitors on a weekly basis for tours of the complex. In addition to the print shop, there are distribution and office buildings, a vehi­cle maintenance center, maintenance shops, a waste management center, and a residence on-site that provides accommodations for over 400 volunteer workers that operate the facility.

Procedures had to be scheduled around deliveries, shipments, and staff shifts, which meant completing work in phases during and after normal work hours as well as on the weekends. Because of the challenges with site access and a desire for an extended maintenance cycle, Sure-Seal had to carefully select and recom­mend the right materials for the job.

For the sealer product, Sure-Seal recommended a two-coat application of GemSeal Black Diamond™ XL and the site’s facility man­agers readily accepted the product because of its extended wear, low odor, low VOCs, and low PAH content.

The result has received high praise. The customer noticed that tire scuff­ing on parking lots and especially in the shipping/receiving areas has been minimal to none. And, as an applicator, Sure-Seal also immediately observed how nicely the product sprayed with hand wands and self-propelled, ride-on applicators. Coverage was even and the deep-black color was immediately appealing to the eye. Ad­ditionally, there was no odor and little to no burn.

Lance Bradshaw, President of Sure-Seal Pavement, fur­ther commented, “After experiencing the benefits of the premium Black Diamond XL, we feel the product is a truly viable alternative to refined-tar based sealers in every market in North America.”

He continued, “The key is to educate your customer and make them aware of alternative products and the long-term benefits. Our customer is extremely happy with the results.”

GemSeal is Ready to Visit with Retail Real Estate Professionals at ICSC RECON

Lee F. Lowis / May 8 , 2017

Retail Real Estate ConferenceFor years, many have said the rise in online shopping means that brick and mortar stores are doomed.  To the contrary, at this year’s ICSC RECon (International Council of Shopping Centers Real Estate Conference) on May 21-24 in Las Vegas, there will be many passionate discussions about the future of retail store development and ways to re-imagine store formats to fit vibrant urban spaces and the changing habits of shoppers. Workshops and sessions will also touch on the shift in shopping behavior and how to design stores that maximize customer service and convenience.

That’s just one reason why the event attracts more than 37,000 attendees from 58 countries. Another explanation has to do with the expo, which features more than 1,200 exhibitors including GemSeal Pavement Products.  We’re making our annual appearance at booth N1132 to showcase our pavement preservation products and to educate retail real estate professionals on the importance of developing a long-term plan to protect and maintain retail pavement which, at its core, hinges on proper product selection and application process to improve the safety and longevity of your parking lots.

4 Reasons to Visit GemSeal at Booth N1132

  1. Unique Offering – We are the only exhibitor (out of 87) in the Product Supplier category that is focused on your retail pavement assets. Our pavement products are engineered to perform in specific climates and for particular uses such as a shopping center’s high traffic volume.
  2. Customer Centered – Pavement preservation may not be your area of expertise, but it has been our only passion since 1957. Our experienced representatives can help you develop a long-term pavement maintenance plan and select the right products and application processes.
  3. Convenience – We understand how busy you are. We can create product specifications for your national portfolio to reduce the time you spend qualifying paving and sealcoating contractors.
  4. Location – While we’re looking forward to spending time in Vegas, we can meet with you and/or deliver product to your retail sites anywhere in the nation. In fact, we have a network of 16 manufacturing facilities across the country to service your stores.

That is just the short list. We invite you to spend a few minutes with us while you’re at the show to learn more. For all those retail real estate professionals that haven’t yet registered, we encourage you to sign up today. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!