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Caltrans Adds Visible Markings, Widens Lanes on State Highways
The agency has decided to redo more than 50,000 miles of the state’s highway system over the next decade, installing new 6-inch-wide medians. The new 6-inch-wide reflective road markings were first installed in 2017 as part of the I-80 “A...Read more -
Reflective glass beads are a unique and useful hand tool for a variety of pur...
Shine bright! Reflective glass beads are a unique and useful hand tool for a variety of purposes, from adding texture and reflections to your paintings to creating eye-catching signs. Traditionally used for highway and street markings, reflective glass beads can be mixe...Read more -
Prismoline takes road safety seriously; provides financial security
Prismoline, a manufacturer of thermoplastic road marking paints and road safety products, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding to strengthen its working capital, expand its product portfolio and explore new market opportunities. The round was led by Uniworth Finl...Read more -
Glass beads allow drivers to see road lanes
SALT LAKE CITY — Driving during a rainstorm or snowstorm can be difficult, especially when double yellow or white lines are hard to see. Drivers had difficulty seeing lane markings clearly on the westbound side of I-215 Wednesday morning. “The biggest issue is the factors that cause these m...Read more -
Seoul tests highly reflective glass beads as road markings on Olympic Highway
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to use highly reflective glass beads as road markings on sections of the Olympic Road and conduct an evaluation. The move aims to improve visibility on rainy roads and provide a safer environment for drivers. &...Read more -
Have you ever noticed tiny flashes of light illuminating your way home while ...
INDIANA, USA — Have you ever noticed tiny flashes of light illuminating your way home while driving on Indiana highways? The Indiana Department of Transportation is revealing a little-known technology they say could help Indiana drivers. The gl...Read more -
The global retroreflective materials market size is expected to reach USD 42....
The global retroreflective materials market size was valued at USD 8.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 42.8 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17.2% from 2021 to 2030. Retroreflective materials are made of tiny glass beads that reflect incident energy back to the light source, re...Read more -
Sometimes you just need a weighted blanket
Sometimes you just need a big hug. That’s one of the benefits that weighted blanket makers tout. They also claim that they can help you calm down when you’re anxious or help you fall asleep when you’re having trouble sleeping. But scientists say there’s little evidence-bas...Read more -
Why are Austin’s road lines so hard to see at night?
North Austin resident Jennifer Tull was driving to the Copperfield neighborhood one evening to pick up some free houseplants. She gripped the steering wheel of her Toyota Corolla tighter as the lane markings on the pavement seemed to disappear before her. &...Read more -
Redwave designed and built a new recycling plant for Swarco to produce reflec...
Redwave designed and built a new recycling plant for Swarco to produce reflective glass beads. These beads, made from waste from the sheet glass industry, are primarily used for road and airport markings to ensure road safety. After more than 5...Read more
