In the early 90's, after 20 years of experience working with high performance paints, we began researching applications with newly emerging coating systems.

Dominating these rapidly evolving products are Urethanes, Polyurethanes and Polyureas. The most desirable systems are rapid setting (3 seconds to a few minutes) making them capable of being applied in multiple nonstop passes. These products must be applied using high pressure pumps and internal impingement (mix) guns. Manufacturers now offer a full spectrum of cure times and physical properties.

Though much more tolerable to use than their predecessors, there is still an issue with manual spray application in a confined environment. A consistent application with all the necessary support and safety equipment is difficult to achieve.

In 2000, with a focus on the infrastructure rehab and protection market, Remote Orbital Installations, LLC. began testing a prototype design of a remotely operated coating delivery system (SPOD®). In 2004, ROI, LLC. introduced the third generation SPOD®. This patented technology sets a new standard for those who want a safer, faster and more consistent method of coating application.

Official estimates for rehabilitation and replacement of wastewater and drinking water systems in the U.S. alone ranges from $750 billion* to $1.3 trillion**. Additionally, these dollars will have to be spent between now and the year 2020*** to avoid an environmental and public health crisis. To help meet these challenges, municipalities will primarily look to contractors and material suppliers for proven, efficient methods to repair and protect their infrastructure investments.