The Percol Legacy: Strength. Speed. Results.
From NATO Runways to Global Infrastructure: 40+ Years of Innovation
The PERCOL story began in 1983 with a high-stakes mission: The United States Air Force required a rapid, structural solution for repairing bomb-damaged runways that could withstand the weight of heavy aircraft and the volatility of extreme climates. Existing materials were too rigid or slow to cure. To solve this, a coalition of leading chemists and research institutions developed a groundbreaking polyurethane-based polymer matrix.
By 1984, PERCOL earned official Air Force approval, establishing a new global standard for Rapid Runway Repair (RRR). Today, that same military-grade technology is the gold standard for civilian roads, bridges, and industrial facilities worldwide.
Defining Moments: The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
When the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge sustained catastrophic damage during the 1989 earthquake, every minute of closure cost the economy millions. CALTRANS selected Percol Elastic Cement to repair the upper deck of the bridge.
The structural restoration was completed in just 10 days, proving that PERCOL’s 100% solids polymer technology could handle extreme seismic stress and return critical infrastructure to service faster than any traditional method.
Why The World Trusts PERCOL
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10-Minute Operational Return: While traditional concrete takes days to cure, PERCOL is traffic-ready in minutes.
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Engineered Resilience: Designed to handle the thermal expansion of icy mountain passes and the scorching heat of desert runways.
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Unmatched Versatility: A single technological foundation that solves problems for airport taxiways, DOT bridge decks, and industrial loading docks.
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Proven ROI: Drastically reduces labor costs and equipment downtime while extending the asset’s lifecycle by up to a decade.
Voice of the Industry: Client Testimonials
"Repairs last up to 10 years." "I’ve used PERCOL since 1988—it’s amazing. It handles crack repairs and spalling better than anything else available." — Paul Von Norman, Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor
"Saves 40% in labor costs." "PERCOL is especially useful for alligatored surfaces and shallow depressions. It allows us to do more with fewer workers." — Tom Pellerin, Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor
"Flawless and seamless." "PERCOL saved us from an expensive concrete replacement on our taxiway. The application was simple and the result was perfect." — Stephen Ricker, Manager at Wal*Mart Corporate Aviation Services
Trusted Globally: Our Reference Portfolio
PERCOL technology is utilized by the world’s most demanding organizations. Below is a selection of our active references:
Aviation Infrastructure
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International Hubs: JFK (NY), SeaTac (WA), Dulles (DC), McCarran (NV), O'Hare (IL).
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Military Facilities: Tyndall AFB (FL), Elmendorf (AK), Langley AFB (VA), Kandahar Airfield (Afghanistan).
Industrial & Strategic Partners
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Defense & Aerospace: Lockheed Martin, White Sands Missile Range.
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Corporate Leaders: Wal*Mart Facilities, NBC/Universal Studios, Bridgestone/Firestone.
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Infrastructure: CALTRANS, New Jersey Water Supply, FNF Construction.
Technical Resources & Project Support
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Precision Estimating: Use our Crack Repair & Product Calculators to plan your project yield.
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Field Data: Access our [Testing of Percol Polymers & Slurries] and [Specification Guidelines].
Put 40 years of military-grade innovation to work for your facility. Contact GeoCHEM, Inc to discuss how we can solve your most complex infrastructure challenges.
