EvenMix Attends the ATSSA Expo Convention

Key Takeaways

• Pro line stripers rely on consistent paint mixing to dodge clogs and patchy application
• EvenMix offers lightweight mixers—electric, air, or battery powered—so you’ve got options for any job site
• Good mixing tech means less downtime and fewer equipment headaches, so crews get more done

Overview of the ATSSA Show

Location and Purpose

We’re set up at the ATSSA show in Orlando. It’s the annual spot for folks from all over to dig into three big topics:

• Pavement
• Paint
• Performance

The conference pulls in industry experts to swap ideas on line striping and the gear that goes with it. We’re all about sharing what we’ve learned about materials and techniques—anything that gives crews an edge.

Key Participants

We get to chat with pros like Adam from Quality Striping, a guy who really knows his striping. He’s the kind of experienced user we love running into at these events.

Adam’s been running our mixers for a couple years. He deals with all sorts of paint, including latex, and his company takes on a variety of striping projects that demand reliable mixing.

There’s also Adam Ponzer of Quality Striping. People like him are the backbone of this industry—using our equipment for:

• Roadway striping
• Airport line marking
• Parking lot striping

Connecting with crews who need gear that just works—faster, cleaner, smarter—gives us a real sense of what the industry’s up against and how we can actually help.

The Importance of Proper Paint Mixing

Impact on Line Striping Quality

Keeping paint mixed right really does make or break a striping job. When you’re spraying, what comes out ought to be exactly what you put in.

Consistent mixing keeps those classic problems at bay. Clogs don’t rear their ugly heads as often, and uneven coats are way less common because the paint stays the same from start to finish.

Without good mixing, you get lines that look different as you go—nobody wants that. The paint quality shifts as you work through the bucket, and suddenly, your job looks uneven.

Challenges of Traditional Mixing Methods

Old-school mixing methods? They can be a real pain. A lot of them use displacement pumps to shuffle paint from one container to another, just to get things mixed. It eats up time and piles on extra steps.

And air getting mixed in? That’s another headache. Once air bubbles in, the paint doesn’t flow the same, and your coverage gets spotty.

Downtime creeps in fast with these setups. Crews have to pause to sort out clogs or baby the equipment, which drags the whole project down and eats into the budget.

Plus, traditional mixers often just aren’t up for big containers. If you’re working with IBC totes or larger paint bins, the blades are usually too small or just awkwardly shaped.

Even Mix Technology Explained

Mixing Mechanism

We use displacement pumps to move paint between totes and keep things mixed—without stirring in air.

Our system circulates the paint through these pumps, so you get the same mix through the entire batch. No surprises, no weird spots.

Blade Design for IBC Totes

We actually designed bigger blades to fit right into IBC totes. They’re built with those standard industrial containers in mind.

The larger blades make sure every corner gets mixed. No dead zones, no half-mixed mess at the bottom.

Electric, Air, and Battery Powered Options

We’ve got three power options:

• Electric powered – Just plug it in
• Air powered – Pneumatic for those who want it
• Battery powered – Cordless and portable

All three are lightweight and easy to handle. They keep your paint consistent, no matter where you’re working.

You can pick whatever fits your site best—roadways, airports, parking lots—each power type gives you the same mixing results.

Professional User Experiences

Adam Ponzer and Quality Striping

We’ve been working with Adam from Quality Striping in Iowa for a while now. His crew’s mixed everything from latex to specialty paints with our gear.

Adam calls our system “a game changer” for his business. The big thing? Our displacement pumps move paint between totes for mixing, but don’t whip in air.

What works for Quality Striping:

• Bigger blades that fit IBC totes
• Displacement pump mixing
• Reliable performance with all sorts of paint

Adam’s already eyeing another mixer for his team. Guess we’re doing something right.

Benefits Observed in Real-world Applications

Our mixers—electric, air, or battery powered—keep paint consistent through the whole job. That’s huge for crews striping roads, airports, or parking lots.

Problems we help solve:

• Clogged equipment
• Patchy coats on pavement
• Downtime that drags out projects

What crews notice:

• Faster project wrap-ups
• Cleaner stripes
• Less hassle overall

Basically, what goes down matches what’s in the can. That reliability means teams can focus on the actual job, not babysitting the equipment.

Advantages of Even Mix for Crews

Consistency from First Line to Last

Our mixers keep things even from start to finish. The last line you lay looks just like the first.

Doesn’t matter if it’s a runway, a road, or a parking lot—what you spray should always match what’s in the pail.

Elimination of Clogs and Downtime

Our system cuts out those annoying clogs that grind work to a halt. The displacement pumps move paint tote to tote without adding air.

What that means:

• No air bubbles messing things up
• Way fewer equipment jams
• Less time puttering with fixes

The bigger blades fit IBC totes perfectly, so you don’t get those weird mixing issues that stall a job site.

Efficiency and Productivity Improvements

Crews work faster when the paint’s mixed right. Our lightweight mixers—electric, air, or battery—keep things moving.

Uneven coats? Pretty much gone. That means less going back and more jobs finished on time.

Productivity perks:

• Quicker applications
• Cleaner lines
• Crews working smarter, not harder

With fewer mixing headaches, teams can actually focus on striping. That’s how you get better results and finish jobs without dragging your feet.