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Skidabrader Technology and Formula One
We are excited to share another season update: we have completed our work on the #F1AustinGrandPrix and #F1LasVegasGrandPrix racetracks. Cleaning the track, removing thermal plastic, rubber left behind from tires, and other striping, while improving the surface texture on the track in year three. Both events were a blast to watch. THE TEAM We’ve got some Thank ‘in to do… To our employees who stepped up, worked long hours, showed great teamwork, and did what it took to get t
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Enhancing an Oʻahu Highway with The Skidabrader
Road safety is a critical concern worldwide, and one of the most effective ways to improve it is to address tire-road friction. Micro- and macrotexture, as well as high-friction surface measures, play a vital role in reducing accidents, especially in areas prone to skidding and hydroplaning. Working with Kiewit, Skidabrader's unique technology is being used again on Oahu's highways to address friction surfaces, underscoring the importance of these surfaces and the practical i
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Runway Friction and Marking Testing: Ensuring Safe Landings
When it comes to aviation safety, every detail matters. One critical factor that often goes unnoticed by passengers is the condition of...
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Skidabrader Runway Rubber Removal Equipment
Maintaining airport runways is a critical task that ensures the safety and efficiency of air travel. One of the most challenging aspects...
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Enhancing Road Safety with Skidabrader Solutions
Road safety remains a critical concern worldwide, with millions of accidents occurring annually due to poor road conditions and...
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Exciting News: Skidabrader Group LLC Joins Frontline Road Safety Group
Exciting news to share: As of July 28th, Skidabrader Group LLC has officially joined Frontline Road Safety Group —the nation’s largest...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Enhancing Road Safety: Skidabrader's Partnership with Louisiana's Department of Transportation
Improving Friction on I-220 Starting May 15th, 2025, Skidabrader will collaborate with Louisiana’s Department of Transportation &...
May 14, 20252 min read


F1 2024 Vegas-Mission Complete
JOB WELL DONE!
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Skidabrader's Work w/Caltrans on the 101
Skidabrader's recent work with Caltrans District 7 was highlighted on KTLA News this week to talk about our work, which has significantly...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Yes, that was Skidabrader on the I-40 in Raleigh
Skidabrader was asked to texture a new segment of the I-40 NCDOT to prevent an often-common highway issue of hydroplaning. "What that’s...
Jun 26, 20241 min read


John Hunter Joins Skidabrader Group as Director of our Aviation Division
Industry Veteran Focused on Expanding Division's Work with Top Airfields and Bases Nationally FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 6, 2024...
Feb 6, 20242 min read


SAVE THE DATE - GRAND OPENING EXPO JANUARY 25 + 26, 2023
As we CELEBRATE our BRAND-NEW GLOBAL OPERATIONS HUB IN Fort Worth, Texas, we are so excited and very busy getting ready for the first...
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Skidabrader Group 2021 Award
Construction Tech Review Magazine has honored Skidabrader in its annual listing "for companies at the forefront of tackling customer...
Aug 23, 20212 min read


Did You See Us in Construction Tech Review Magazine?
Skidabrader Group LLC is featured in the magazine Bridge Tech August 2021 edition. Excerpt: Solving the Challenge of Friction with...
Aug 13, 20212 min read


Case Study: Shotblasting Improves Airport Runway Friction Levels
San Antonio International Airport Project The San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas, needed retexturing on Runway 13R/31L. They hired Skidabrader to perform surface abrasion to enhance texture, and this method delivered the required results faster and more efficiently than others. Read full article here from For Construction Pros online magazine. Case Study: Shotblasting Improves Airport Runway Friction Levels | For Construction Pros
Aug 13, 20211 min read


An Oldie but Goodie From Roads & Bridges Magazine
Roads & Bridges Magazine article featured an oldie but goodie for Skidabrader, Lake Pontchartrain Bridge, Louisiana's Causeway Twin Span Bridge. The renovation project included 782,000 sq. yd. of surface to be textured and restriped in 150 days. The Skidabrader machine completed the project in 25 working days, and the striping and marking phase is complete, 90 days ahead of schedule. "This machine has given our commuters a safe, quiet, and attractive ride with a quick turnaro
Aug 13, 20211 min read


The Latest on the Capitol Beltway Project with Skidabrader.
This video is exactly what makes Skidabrader Group LLC unique. Our team is proud of its work nationally and knows it works to save lives. Our motto, "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 friction numbers. Our Cyclone Technologies™ uses Ultra High-Press
Jun 10, 20211 min read


WTTG-TV: High-tech road treatment coming to 30-mile stretch of Capital Beltway
BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - An infamous stretch of the Capital Beltway is about to become a whole lot safer – or at least that’s the plan. "It’s the bane of our existence, it’s a thorn in all of our sides," AAA Mid-Atlantic’s John Townsend said of the area referred to by many as "The Big Curve," a portion of I-495’s outer loop that runs about the I-270 spur near Bethesda. "It’s a source of so many overturned and jackknifed trucks, especially after it rains." CLICK HERE For t
Mar 10, 20211 min read


SKIDABRADER VIDEO INTRODUCTION
A great video to see what the SKIDABRADER can do...
Feb 3, 20211 min read


2019 NCAT Performance Report for Skidabrader
In December 2019, Skidabrader had the opportunity to texture eight sections of the National Center for Asphalt Technology Test Track...
Feb 3, 20211 min read
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