Technology Licensing
U.S. Seal Coat Manufacturing Opportunities
WHO WE ARE
Specialty Technology & Research (S.T.AR., Inc.) is a leading innovator in the pavement preservation industry. We are the most prominent group in the industry and are highly regarded for our quality products, support and services we provide to our members and their customers. STAR provides solution-based research, products and technical support to our members and their customers, which are unmatched in the industry.
Our Technology Licensing program will launch you in the sealcoat manufacturing business without any guesswork or costly errors on your part and involves very little calculated risk to the investor. Our program encompasses all aspects of setting up a successful business from starting manufacturing operations to providing technical assistance and finally to sales and marketing support. S.T.A.R, Inc. is the only company in the entire industry offering a Technology Licensing program, which is highly cost-effective when compared with a standard franchising program. Our program is unique. We provide you with all the expert assistance required to independently operate and thrive in your business. We have a number of licensee plants in various states of the contiguous U.S., which are owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs like you.
WHAT DOES STAR DO?
Our sole responsibility is to support our member companies and their customers.
STAR’s diversified management capabilities and strategies are highly focused and specifically designed to serve our members ensuring their future growth.
As innovators in the pavement preservation industry, we aim to provide consumers with solution-orientated products, education, and continued industry research and development. Our leadership in the industry is driven by the fact that we listen and respond to the needs of our members and lead the industry at large.
WHY CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY LICENSING?
Please note that our program is not a franchise program. It is a partnership program with our members where we encourage your independence to grow sufficiently through mutual support and cooperation. For example;
- We do not sell manufacturing plants, but will give you very precise direction on equipment selection, plant lay out, and manpower requirements.
- We will negotiate prices and extend you our purchasing power for your raw materials, equipment, tools, etc. Unlike a franchise, our position is not to sell you these products, but rather we put you in touch with the suppliers to deal with them directly.
- STAR offers you a superior product line at highly competitive cost-effective pricing which you will have the independence to accept or reject.
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
The following highlights some of the valuable services we provide to you under our STAR TECHNOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM.
Manufacturing/ Plant set up.
Research and Product Development.
- Special discounts on STAR products,
- STAR group discounts on raw materials, tools and sundry items.
- Fee for our services. You will pay royalties only on the sealcoating produced in your plant, not on the gross revenue of the company, unlike a franchise.
- Independence to choose products and services.
Extremely low financial risk and highest possible rate of return for the investor.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
We can often save you more than the cost of our start up fees when compared to starting a manufacturing operation on your own.
So why not inquire today? 800.759.1912
Best Regards,
Technical Licensing Division
S.T.A.R., INC.
International Technology Licensing Program
General Information
Introduced some 50 years ago in the United States, the application of sealcoatings for the protection and preservation of asphalt pavements has increased significantly. Today sealcoating products and technology enjoy a wide acceptance in uses ranging from airports, and commercial parking lots to home driveways and service stations.
The sealcoating industry is relatively unknown outside the United States. STAR is committed to disseminating the benefits of sealcoating to all who are interested.
S.T.A.R. is aggressively exploring opportunities to license our technology in many emerging economies around the world.
The STAR Program
STAR, Inc. is the only company in the United States offering a Technology Licensing Program in the formulation and manufacture of sealcoating. Today there are 12 licensee plants throughout the continental United States. As a group, STAR is one of the largest manufacturers of pavement maintenance products.
These plants are independently owned by entrepreneurs who have over 200 years of combined experience in the pavement maintenance business. The licensee plants produce our flagship brands: STAR-SEAL® and STAR-SEAL SUPREME®. These products are highly acclaimed in the industry for their performance and value.
As a licensee, we provide you with unique insight and expertise in the sealcoat industry. Clearly, this is a great advantage over any competitor.
Prospective Licensees
To qualify for our licensing program, you need not have prior experience in the sealcoating industry. However, a sound background in business is essential. Integrity and teamwork are the cornerstones of the S.T.A.R. family. We seek licensees who have the same approach and commitment to business.
If you are a qualified company outside the United States in the (asphalt) pavement industry, and are able to set up a sealcoating manufacturing facility, we strongly urge you to contact us. STAR can provide you all the plant construction & set-up blueprints, technical equipment selection, demographic information, production methods, vendor information, continued quality control support, and many other benefits so you start your facility off on the right track from the very beginning. We provide our support to our licensees on a full time basis. The licensee plants will be independently owned and operated.
We work very closely with qualified companies to:
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United States Opportunity
U.S. Seal Coat Manufacturing Opportunities
WHO WE ARE
Specialty Technology & Research (S.T.AR., Inc.) is a leading innovator in the pavement preservation industry. We are the most prominent group in the industry and are highly regarded for our quality products, support and services we provide to our members and their customers. STAR provides solution-based research, products and technical support to our members and their customers, which are unmatched in the industry.
Our Technology Licensing program will launch you in the sealcoat manufacturing business without any guesswork or costly errors on your part and involves very little calculated risk to the investor. Our program encompasses all aspects of setting up a successful business from starting manufacturing operations to providing technical assistance and finally to sales and marketing support. S.T.A.R, Inc. is the only company in the entire industry offering a Technology Licensing program, which is highly cost-effective when compared with a standard franchising program. Our program is unique. We provide you with all the expert assistance required to independently operate and thrive in your business. We have a number of licensee plants in various states of the contiguous U.S., which are owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs like you.
WHAT DOES STAR DO?
Our sole responsibility is to support our member companies and their customers.
STAR’s diversified management capabilities and strategies are highly focused and specifically designed to serve our members ensuring their future growth.
As innovators in the pavement preservation industry, we aim to provide consumers with solution-orientated products, education, and continued industry research and development. Our leadership in the industry is driven by the fact that we listen and respond to the needs of our members and lead the industry at large.
WHY CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY LICENSING?
Please note that our program is not a franchise program. It is a partnership program with our members where we encourage your independence to grow sufficiently through mutual support and cooperation. For example;
- We do not sell manufacturing plants, but will give you very precise direction on equipment selection, plant lay out, and manpower requirements.
- We will negotiate prices and extend you our purchasing power for your raw materials, equipment, tools, etc. Unlike a franchise, our position is not to sell you these products, but rather we put you in touch with the suppliers to deal with them directly.
- STAR offers you a superior product line at highly competitive cost-effective pricing which you will have the independence to accept or reject.
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
The following highlights some of the valuable services we provide to you under our STAR TECHNOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM.
Manufacturing/ Plant set up.
- Plant lay out details.
- Detailed engineering drawings, specifications and assistance in equipment selection and procurement.
- Raw materials selection and increased purchasing power at STAR member group rates.
- Manufacturing formulations and processing details.
- Plant troubleshooting & resolution services.
- Plant visitations during set up, manufacturing commencement and other visits to ensure productive flow of operations as agreed.
Research and Product Development.
- New and innovative products to ensure your business remain at the cutting edge of technology.
- Research new processing technologies and materials for improved plant manufacturing efficiency.
- Competitor performance audit’s ensures you are offering the best products for the best value in your region.
- Quality Control & Assurance.
- Specification development.
- Technical presentations to customers.
- Technical training at your site for your sales team.
- Technical data base support.
- Product literature- paper as well as electronic media.
- Regulatory compliance assistance and advice for OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, and Municipal regulatory issues.
- Toll free number support for your business (800-759-1912) ensures a centralized nation wide customer service strategy.
- Multi Media advertising.
- Our website www.starseal.com is a powerhouse multimedia website packed with invaluable industry and consumer information. It is attached to many highly useful industry links for both contractors and consumers alike.
- Technical and sales training courses at your site.
- National conventions. Our booth attracts a great deal of interest at these industry shows.
- Assistance with regional conventions.
- Publications in the leading industry magazines. Our staff is one of the most published authors in the whole industry.
- An extensive array of literature for your promotion, paper, electronic, or multimedia.
- Customized promotional literature for your business.
- Steady channeling of customer inquiries to your business.
- Special discounts on STAR products,
- STAR group discounts on raw materials, tools and sundry items.
- Fee for our services. You will pay royalties only on the sealcoating produced in your plant, not on the gross revenue of the company, unlike a franchise.
- Independence to choose products and services.
Extremely low financial risk and highest possible rate of return for the investor.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
We can often save you more than the cost of our start up fees when compared to starting a manufacturing operation on your own.
So why not inquire today? 800.759.1912
Best Regards,
Technical Licensing Division
S.T.A.R., INC.
International Opportunities
International Technology Licensing Program
General Information
Introduced some 50 years ago in the United States, the application of sealcoatings for the protection and preservation of asphalt pavements has increased significantly. Today sealcoating products and technology enjoy a wide acceptance in uses ranging from airports, and commercial parking lots to home driveways and service stations.
The sealcoating industry is relatively unknown outside the United States. STAR is committed to disseminating the benefits of sealcoating to all who are interested.
S.T.A.R. is aggressively exploring opportunities to license our technology in many emerging economies around the world.
The STAR Program
STAR, Inc. is the only company in the United States offering a Technology Licensing Program in the formulation and manufacture of sealcoating. Today there are 12 licensee plants throughout the continental United States. As a group, STAR is one of the largest manufacturers of pavement maintenance products.
These plants are independently owned by entrepreneurs who have over 200 years of combined experience in the pavement maintenance business. The licensee plants produce our flagship brands: STAR-SEAL® and STAR-SEAL SUPREME®. These products are highly acclaimed in the industry for their performance and value.
As a licensee, we provide you with unique insight and expertise in the sealcoat industry. Clearly, this is a great advantage over any competitor.
Prospective Licensees
To qualify for our licensing program, you need not have prior experience in the sealcoating industry. However, a sound background in business is essential. Integrity and teamwork are the cornerstones of the S.T.A.R. family. We seek licensees who have the same approach and commitment to business.
If you are a qualified company outside the United States in the (asphalt) pavement industry, and are able to set up a sealcoating manufacturing facility, we strongly urge you to contact us. STAR can provide you all the plant construction & set-up blueprints, technical equipment selection, demographic information, production methods, vendor information, continued quality control support, and many other benefits so you start your facility off on the right track from the very beginning. We provide our support to our licensees on a full time basis. The licensee plants will be independently owned and operated.
We work very closely with qualified companies to:
- Introduce the sealcoating products and benefits to end users in both the public (government) and the private sectors.
- Set up sealcoat manufacturing operations under our Technology Licensing Program.
Our program is designed to ensure your success. S.T.A.R. pledges to market and manufacture the best products available to the industry.
Support Functions
We provide support with engineering layouts, formulation, and quality control. We provide a detailed and technical business plan from the conceptual thought to the operational & manufacturing stage.
Our success depends on your success, so we have an inherent interest in providing you with the tools you will need to succeed. We will help you set up operations in the most economical manner. "Turn-key" operations are available.
For more information, please contact us:
800-759-1912 –– 614-870-0744
