HMI

06/25/2026

HMI chemists are attending the Foam Expo North America this week!

They're connecting with industry experts, exploring the latest innovations in foam materials and adhesives, and bringing back fresh ideas to help us keep pushing innovation forward.

At HMI, We're always looking for new ways to improve and deliver the best solutions for our customers.

06/24/2026

Have a leaking sheet pile wall?

Before you start talking replacement, take a look at chemical grouting. It can stop water infiltration, fill voids, and stabilize soils behind bulkheads with minimal disruption.

We've put together a quick breakdown of how the process works and why contractors are using it to tackle tough waterfront repair projects.

check it out here:

Chemical grouting is typically considered when water movement, soil loss, or voids are affecting wall performance or construction conditions.

06/18/2026

What's going on below the surface matters more than most people realize.

Structural polyurethane is being used to stabilize utility poles, fill underground voids, support foundations, and strengthen soil—all with minimal excavation and disruption.

In our technical article, we take a closer look at how this technology is being used in real-world soil-structure applications.

Check it out:

As infrastructure continues to age and site conditions become more constrained, engineers are evaluating alternatives to traditional cement-based grouts for soil improvement and structural support applications.

06/15/2026

🟥Your success is our priority🟥

HMI provides marketing support to our customers to grow their business. From brochures and business cards to website reviews, animated videos, case studies, and a lead generation program, our team is here to help you stand out from the competition.

06/09/2026

When settlement under a goat farm's carousel milking pad started causing movement and wear issues, downtime wasn't an option.

Using Deep Foamjection™, HMI stabilized the soils beneath the slab during scheduled maintenance windows, helping keep the carousel running and the milking schedule on track.

▪️Watch the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQjhHIpOdCI

▪️Check out our case study: https://hmicompany.com/learning-resources/case-studies/goat-carousel-milking-pad-stabilization/

A Wisconsin goat farm was experiencing settlement beneath its carou...

06/04/2026

Ever wondered what concrete raising is really like?
Spend 2 days with the HMI team learning in the classroom, working with equipment, and seeing jobs in the field.

▪️June 18-19, 2026
▪️Manitowoc, WI

🟥Limited spots available. Register today🟥
https://hmicompany.com/training-support/2-day-beginner-seminar/

06/02/2026

A settling roadway. A failing subgrade. A bridge approach losing support.

See how HMI's Polyurethane Deep Foamjection™ was used to stabilize the ground below, restore support, and extend the life of the roadway without major excavation.

Check out our technical article for all the details⬇️

Stabilizing Roadway Subgrades and Bridge Approaches Using Deep Foamjection®: A Modern Approach to Infrastructure Resilience

05/27/2026

Water getting into utility manholes? HMI's Single Component polyurethane foam gets the job done.

A Canadian power company used HMI’s flexible polyurethane foam to:
▪️Stop active leaks
▪️Stabilize soil
▪️Avoid shutting down utilities
▪️Finish repairs in under an hour

Fast install. Long-lasting results.

Check out the full project:
https://hmicompany.com/learning-resources/case-studies/canada-power-company-manhole-repair/

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

On a Kentucky riverport job, crews hit a rock shelf when driving metal sheet pilings leaving voids along the bottom. They needed to pivot to seal the voids and pumped HMI HF402 foam underground and locked everything in place.

No dragging the job out or ballooning costs. Just solid ground and back to work.

HMI's Hydrofoam is built to:
◼️Fill deep voids
◼️Stabilize soaked ground
◼️Handle tough water-side jobs
◼️Keep projects moving

See how the job got done: https://hmicompany.com/learning-resources/case-studies/kentucky-riverport/