OBIC

What OBIC does

OBIC (legal name OBIC), founded in 2017 by CEO Dustin Schlachter and headquartered at 525 Winzeler Drive, Bryan, Ohio, manufactures and sells proprietary polyurea coating systems, polyurethane chemical grouts, primers, and accessories designed to rehabilitate and extend the service life of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure. Its core technology is spray-applied 100%-solids polyurea manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, spanning products such as OBIC 1000 (fast-set wastewater coating, 60-minute return-to-service), OBIC 1100PW (NSF/ANSI 61 and UL-certified potable water coating), OBIC 1200 (semi-structural culvert/pipeline rehabilitation), OBIC 5000 (structural lining, 7,000 psi tensile), and the multi-layer OBIC Armor System (OBIC 1306 closed-cell foam between two OBIC 1000 layers, ~500 mils, 10-year warranty, 50-year design life). A separate Leak Stop line of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polyurethane injection grouts (2060, 2090, 2210, 2230, 2262, 2290) is sold via an OBIC e-commerce storefront.

Name

OBIC

Legal name

OBIC

Website

https://obicproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OBIC manufactures proprietary polyurea coatings, polyurethane grouts, and primers that rehabilitate and protect municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure, selling exclusively through a global certified installer network and a direct e-commerce store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Rehabilitation Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Polyurea coatings
• Infrastructure rehabilitation
• Wastewater leak sealing
• Chemical injection grouts
• Manhole lining systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Polyurea Coating Products: Sale of proprietary polyurea coating products including OBIC 1000, 1100PW, 1200, 5000, and related primers and surface preparation materials. Products sold exclusively through certified installers for professional application.
2. Chemical Grout Products: Sale of polyurethane injection grouts (Leak Stop products) directly through e-commerce store. These products do not require professional installation and are available for purchase to anyone.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OBIC manufactures and sells proprietary spray-applied polyurea coating systems (OBIC 1000, 1100PW, 1200, 5000, 1150, 1151, 1306) and the flagship OBIC Armor multi-layer lining system for rehabilitation of water and wastewater infrastructure including manholes, lift stations, treatment plants, storage tanks, and culverts. The company also formulates and sells a full line of chemical polyurethane injection grouts (Leak Stop MaxSeal, MultiSeal, HyperSeal, RapidSeal families) plus the PolyRelease release agent for stopping active infiltration. Polyurea coatings are distributed exclusively through a global certified installer network; chemical grouts and PolyRelease are sold direct via the OBIC e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

OBIC is a polyurea-based coating and chemical grout products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for infrastructure rehabilitation and leak stop applications. The core product line includes flexible polyurea coatings (OBIC 1000 for wastewater, OBIC 1100PW for potable water, OBIC 1200 for culverts, OBIC 5000 for structural applications, OBIC 1150/1151 for industrial coatings) and the flagship multi-layer OBIC Armor System combining OBIC 1000 with OBIC 1306 polyurethane foam. The leak stop product line features hydrophilic and hydrophobic polyurethane grouts (OBIC 2060, 2090, 2210, 2230, 2262, 2290 series) available for direct purchase. Supporting products include concrete and steel primers (1500CP, 1503S, 1505PW) and surface preparation materials. All products are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Bryan, Ohio, and applied exclusively through a global network of OBIC-certified installers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OBIC 1000 Flexible spray-applied polyurea coating for wastewater applications including manholes, wet wells, pump stations, and industrial coatings. Gel time 11-14 seconds, tack-free cure 20-30 seconds, return to service in 60 minutes. Tensile strength 3351 psi, elongation 395%, hardness 48D. Passes ASTM G210 SWAT testing. For certified installer application to municipal and industrial infrastructure.
• OBIC 1100PW Potable water-approved polyurea coating certified to ANSI/NSF 61 standards and UL for contact with drinking water. Tensile strength 3850 psi, elongation 425%, hardness D52. For water treatment facilities, storage tanks, distribution systems, and food processing applications. Applied through two-component heated high-pressure proportioning unit by certified installers.
• OBIC 1200 Semi-structural polyurea hybrid coating for culvert and pipeline rehabilitation. Recommended for structures 60 inches and larger in diameter with high flexural modulus, excellent impact resistance, and abrasion protection. Passes ASTM G210 SWAT testing. Applied by certified installers.
• OBIC 5000 Structural lining that reinstates structural integrity of concrete, steel, masonry, and other substrates. 1:1 mix ratio, can be applied up to 250 mils in a single deployment. Tensile strength 7000 psi, flex modulus 470,000 psi. Provides infiltration control, corrosion resistance, and asset life extension with quick return to service. Passes ASTM G210 SWAT testing.
• OBIC 1150 Polyaspartic topcoat for floor and deck coating in construction and OEM markets. Provides UV resistance with 30 minutes pot life and cure to traffic in 16 hours. Applied through two-component, heated, high-pressure proportioning unit.
• OBIC 1151 Aliphatic polyurea spray coating for UV and chemical resistant applications. Applied through two-component, heated, high-pressure proportioning unit with zero VOCs and 100% solids. Designed for industrial floor, deck, and protective coating applications.
• OBIC 1306

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-year design life extension for rehabilitated structures
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Advanced Rehabilitation Technology (ART)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship certified installer covering Texas, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Western NY, NJ, MD, VA, DC, DE & IL. ART has completed major projects including 828 manhole rehabilitations for Tonawanda, NY and a 7.5-million-gallon tank restoration in Milton, PA.
• Summit Infrastructure, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering WI, MN, SD, ND, and the U.P. of Michigan. Completed trenchless manhole repair for Minnesota city saving $1.4 million.
• Midwest Infrastructure Coatings, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering OK, MO, AR, KS & NE Texas. Awarded 2025 Project of the Year by OBIC for City of Pacific headworks project.
• Precision Trenchless, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering Eastern NY, CT, MA, RI, NH, ME, VT. Featured in industry publications for wastewater aeration tank lining projects.
• CTR Utility Rehab, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering KY, TN, NC, SC. Featured installer on OBIC website homepage.
• Advanced Lining, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering ID, MT, WY, CO & UT. Completed 13,000 SF potable water tank rehabilitation protecting community for future generations.
• Veridian Plumbing & Infrastructure GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering GA, AL, & FL.
• Johnson Service CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering NE (Nebraska).
• American Rehab CoatingscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering IA (Iowa).
• LiquiForcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian certified installer based in Kingsville, Ontario. Contact: 519-322-4600.
• InfraStruct Municipal ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian certified installer covering British Columbia. Contact: 604-424-9999.
• IPSUMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering Great Britain & Channel Islands. Contact: Paul Cleaver, +44 778 8392119.
• Swietelsky FabercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering Germany. Contact: +49 (0) 67 65 94 93 79 0.
• M. Eitan Plumbing Experts (Rootex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer covering Israel. Contact: +972 50-731-0903.
• Great Lakes Trenchless AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Dustin Schlachter serves as member and past president of this industry association.
• National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Dustin Schlachter and Director of Technology Bob Klopfenstein are active members. OBIC partnered with NASSCO for manhole rehabilitation video.
• Water Environment Federation (WEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Dustin Schlachter and Director of Technology Bob Klopfenstein are active members. WEF is a leading water quality organization.
• North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBIC exhibits at NASTT No Dig Show events. Bob Klopfenstein is an active member.
• Polyurea Development Association (PDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrey Russell Hesselschwardt, Director of Corporate Training, serves as Treasurer for the PDA supporting advancement of industry standards and practices.
• Midwest Society for Trenchless Technology (MSTT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBIC featured in MSTT publication, the Midwest Journal of Trenchless Technology, for exterior manhole chimney rehabilitation project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sprayroq: Sprayroq manufactures spray-applied polyurethane and polyurea structural linings for manhole, pipe, and wastewater structure rehabilitation — the closest direct competitor to OBIC's core coatings business, targeting the same municipal and industrial customers.
• Warren Environmental: Warren Environmental applies epoxy and polyurea coatings for water and wastewater infrastructure rehab, including manholes, lift stations, and treatment plants. Directly comparable as a trenchless rehabilitation specialist serving US municipal utilities.
• Sauereisen: Sauereisen manufactures corrosion-resistant coatings, linings, and chemical-resistant mortars for wastewater and industrial infrastructure — overlapping with OBIC's protective coatings portfolio for municipal sewer and treatment plant applications.
• Raven Lining Systems: Raven Lining Systems (now part of PPG) provides spray-applied epoxy and polyurethane coatings for water/wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation, including manholes, pipelines, and tanks. A direct competitor that benefits from PPG's scale and distribution.
• Belzona: Belzona supplies polymer repair composites and protective coatings for industrial and wastewater infrastructure. Its products are used by a global distributor/installer network for rehabilitation projects comparable to OBIC's addressable use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Tnemec Company: Tnemec is a well-established manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings for water/wastewater, industrial, and architectural applications. As a broader incumbent with a much larger product portfolio, it competes with OBIC in municipal tank and treatment plant linings.
• PPG Industries: PPG is a global coatings giant whose acquisition of Raven Lining Systems gave it direct entry into spray-applied wastewater infrastructure coatings. As a broad incumbent, PPG competes in the same end markets with the benefit of massive R&D, distribution, and capital.

Emerging players

• AP/M Permaform: AP/M Permaform offers centrifugally cast concrete and epoxy liners for manhole and sewer rehabilitation. It competes in the same trenchless rehab channel as OBIC, addressing inflow/infiltration and structural restoration in municipal wastewater systems.
• Pipeline Renewal Technologies: Pipeline Renewal Technologies provides manhole and pipeline rehabilitation products, including protective coatings and trenchless technologies. Its portfolio overlaps with OBIC's chemical grout and coating offerings for sewer and stormwater applications.
• Master Bond: Master Bond formulates specialty epoxy, polyurethane, and polyurea systems for industrial sealing, potting, and protective coating applications — comparable chemistry and end-use overlap with OBIC's specialty coating portfolio for industrial and infrastructure customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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