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TCAPWA EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Lower East Branch Lunch & Learn By Director David Collins

The City of
Chattanooga hosted
a Lunch and Learn at
the Paul Clark Building
on Tuesday, May 5th,
featuring Environmental
Products Group, Inc.
and their innovative
PB Pothole Patcher
Truck. The session drew
strong interest, with
over 35 participants
attending from various
departments, along with
guests from Hamilton
County and the City of
Red Bank.
The event
provided attendees
with an opportunity
to learn more about
the latest advancements in pothole patching
technology and roadway maintenance solutions.
They also were able to engage directly with
industry representatives, gaining insight into
equipment that potentially could enhance the
City’s maintenance operations.
One highlight was the live demonstration of the
PB Pothole Patcher Truck. Attendees were able to
see firsthand how the equipment operates and the
efficiencies it offers in repairing roadway surfaces.
Representatives from Environmental Products
Group, Inc. showcased the truck’s advanced
capabilities, including its ability to streamline
patching operations, improve safety for crews,
and deliver more durable roadway repairs. The
demonstration generated strong interest and
sparked valuable discussion regarding operational
benefits and potential applications within the
City’s infrastructure maintenance program.
The Lunch and Learn proved to be both
informative and engaging, reinforcing the City’s
commitment to exploring innovative solutions that
improve public services and operational efficiency.
Participants appreciated the opportunity to interact
with the vendor, ask questions, and evaluate the
equipment up close in a collaborative setting.
As the City of Chattanooga continues to assess
future equipment needs, events such as this
provide valuable insight into technologies that
may support safer, more efficient, and cost-
effective roadway maintenance efforts moving
forward. The event was sponsored by EPB
employees Derek Albin, Territory Sales Manager;
Trent Taylor, Tennessee Territory Sales Manager,
and Ken Owens, PB National Sales Manager.

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