SKIDABRADER SOLUTIONS

"WHAT WE DO MATTERS"

SKIDABRADER GROUP has a collection of unique technologies for the road, runway, and concrete markets.

Our unique Skidabrader method for improving friction is a one of a kind global problem solver for the safety of roads and runways with low frictions numbers. Our Cyclone Technologies™ uses Ultra High Pressure trucks with a low cost, low water, and environmentally friendly solution to gate cleaning and rubber and paint removal. Adding our Concrete and Polishing Division with the Velox and Redbull concrete grinding technologies offer extremely productive, competitive, and finite control of concrete surfaces from refinement for specialty applications to polishing in commercial and industrial buildings.

 

Skidabrader Group operates under a winning philosophy that is built on technology, experience and exceeding your expectations in challenging applications. Because safety and saving lives matters, the culture of our team revolves around the statement "What we do matters”.  We believe in it, work hard at it and go home at night knowing we made a difference.  Thank you for visiting and please review our site for our unique technologies and services.

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Stephen Klugherz,

President & Partner

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skidabrading [skid-uh-braid-ing]
-verb
a process of texturing pavement for safety

EXPERIENCE AND STANDARDS
 

The Skidabrader team of operators have 100’s of years of combined experiences on roads and runways to improve texture, surface modification, and commercial concrete applications.  We operate to the industries highest standards for safety and testing requirements. We pride ourselves on training and certifying every professional before they are put on any job executing any function. When the Skidabrader Group is on the job, an industry expert is also on the job which includes Skidabraders' 25+ years of references. We will get it done correctly to specification, safely, and on time.

EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
 

From NASA to the nations highways, from major airports to local race tracks, and from huge distribution centers to Grocery stores, Skidabrader Group will meet and exceed your expectations. Our equipment in all technologies is specialized and is designed, built, and operated, to serve in this effort. Our entire staff pledges their complete support in providing this industry with the best concrete and asphalt surface services possible.  We have a world class reference list of long time customers who count on Skidabrader Group to exceed their expectations.

A Track Record of Safety and Success

Skidabrader is built in the USA and has been operating in North America for more than 30 years

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782,000 square yards

111 lane miles

 

The Cause Way  twin span bridge over 23 miles long is the longest continuous bridge over water in the world.  The Skidabrader restored its surface to a safe texture and helped complete the project in 90 days ahead of schedule.

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

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145, 000 square yards

2 Machines in 2 Days

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Major aircraft manufacturers use

this operating airport for braking

tests for aircraft.  Skidabrader textured this runway to targeted skid numbers that met FAA specifications
within 2 days.

Rosewell, New Mexico

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1,794,662 square miles

255 lane miles

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This large scale project spanned nine parish districts,  consisted of all Interstate Highways and was completed in 41 working days with 2 machines.  Skidabrader textured the roads to lower wet weather accident rates.

Louisiana Statewide Contract

Runways

Major airports and military in North America specify Skidabrader's exclusive technology to bring their runway back into FAA compliance.

Highways

Skidabrader machinery can prepare and texture miles of finished surface each night under a rolling safety zone when traffic is at its lowest volume.

Bridges

Increased texture, drainage and friction in existing pavement without adding any load increase. Our high productivity ensures minimum lane closures.

Testing

Skidabrader owns and operates critical testing technology and applications that show our technologies meet and exceed our customer's requirements. 

PERFORMANCE

  • Clean, Dry Operation

  • No Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

  • Truck-mounted Electromagnets Are Used
    On All Airport Projects

  • Excellent Friction Numbers with Reduced Tire Wear and Rubber Build-up

  • Highly Productive Equipment Reduces Lane Closures

  • State of the Art Rubber and Strip Removal

ADVANTAGE

  • Promotes Surface Drainage

  • Reduces Hydroplaning

  • Improves Both Micro and Macro Texture

  • Retexturing Extends the Life of the Surface

  • Prepares Surface for Sealers and Overlays

  • Environmentally Friendly

  • Top Operators in the Industry Today

  • Military Clearance, Safety & Success

  • Uniform Precise Results

SOLUTIONS

  • No Damage to Finger Joints or Drainage Inlets

  • No Airborne Contaminates

  • No Contaminated Run-off

  • Truck Mounted Vacuum Unites to Facilitate

  • Off-Site Blasted Material Disposal

  • Highly Economical Solution to Hydroplaning and Friction Management

  • Reduces Crashes- Saves Lives