Transhield to Showcase TopCure at 2018 AASHTO Annual Meeting in Atlanta

The AASHTO Annual Meeting is right around the corner, and the Transhield team is ecstatic about participating as an exhibitor this year. Providing the ideal venue for stakeholders in the transportation sector to network, learn about policies, and explore the latest in industry innovations, the 2018 AASHTO Annual Meeting will be held in Atlanta, Georgia September 20-24…

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September 18, 2018, 5:36 PM UTC

Transhield to Showcase TopCure at 2018 AASHTO Annual Meeting in Atlanta

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Transhield will be exhibiting at AASHTO 2018 at booth 220, presenting its innovative concrete curing cover: TopCure.

Industry’s Key Gathering of Transportation, Government and Commercial Organizations

One of the industry’s most important events, the Annual Meeting of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials oﬀers transportation executives the opportunity to educate key decision makers about the critical role that transportation plays in securing a good quality of life and sound economy for our nation. AASHTO’s policy development, standards setting, and technical activities are the product of the volunteer department of transportation personnel who work through the AASHTO committee structure. Collaborating throughout the year, these committees address virtually every element of planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining transportation services.

Visit the Transhield Booth at AASHTO 2018

Transhield will be exhibiting in booth 220 and showcasing TopCure. Concrete curing is a delicate process, and achieving ultimate strength in the top layer of the concrete is imperative. To ease this process, Transhield created TopCure, a concrete curing cover that reduces the rate of evaporation and retains moisture, resulting in greater top layer strength.

Indiana-based Transhield is a leading material engineer and manufacturer of a broad range of protective covers for use in the defense, transportation, aviation, marine, rail, and other industrial markets. Transhield products are valued worldwide for their high quality, patented corrosion reduction technology, and customized fit to help protect equipment investments.

Visit us September 20-22 at booth 220 to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

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