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As the famous poet Lord Alfred Tennyson once wrote, "In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." Yes, spring is known as the season of renewal. Animals have thoughts of mating. Plants reproduce without even thinking. Tis also the season of pothole repair and road construction ... and outside the big city a good whiff of country fresh air often smells more like manure than Febreze. For Polywater agents the main thing to remember about spring is that "April showers bring May BonDuit orders." Two reasons: One, warm weather stimulates construction activity related to BonDuit use. Two, warm weather allows more BonDuit use (apply in temperatures above 40°F). This year's harsh and persistent winter delayed projects, but the thaw has mercifully arrived. This spring now proves to be especially active for BonDuit. You can help ensure a successful year by being prepared to sell against competitive brand PE Fusion™ (by GRA Services Int'l) if and when the necessity arises. Though marketed for the same purpose--bonding polyethylene pipe to PE and other materials--PE Fusion is chemically quite different from BonDuit. PE Fusion is a two-part acrylic sealant. BonDuit is a two-part non-acrylic sealant. But craftspeople worry more about performance than chemistry. What you really need to know is that BonDuit is superior to PE Fusion in field use, as detailed in our Laboratory Report comparing the two. BonDuit's 1-to-1 mix ration is far more forgiving than PE Fusion's sensitive 10-to-1 ratio. PE Fusion eventually cures to impressive strength, but BonDuit cures faster and bonds stronger in the critical first minutes and hours, especially within the first 4 hours of application. Crews don't like having to wait long before burying or moving a connection out of fear that a coupling might come apart. BonDuit also stores easier for reduced waste. PE Fusion should be refrigerated to extend shelf life. Now is the time to hone your sales pitch. Spring, summer, and autumn months are the BonDuit selling season. |
