Trusted Advisors

Composite Repair & Corrosion Control

Your Trusted Advisors

Unconventional Solutions partners with maintenance and reliability teams to solve tough problems fast, backed by AMPP Certified Coating Inspectors, field-tested products and hands-on training.

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Problem solving is what we're known for

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Why Teams Trust USI

Independent Advice. Real Field Support.

We're an independent distributor, so our recommendations are built around your problem, your specs and your budget, then backed by people who show up when it counts.

  • AMPP Certified Coating Inspectors on staff
  • Independent, product-agnostic recommendations
  • 20+ years serving oil and gas, water and wastewater, and heavy industry
  • Rapid response with real field support
  • Documented procedures and QA/QC built into every job
Speak With an Expert

AMPP

Certified coating inspectors on staff

20+ Years

Serving heavy industry

24/7

Support for your project or repair

QA/QC

Built into every job

How We Work

Assess. Specify. Train. Optimize.

A practical, spec-driven process that supports your team from the first walkthrough through cure and beyond.

01

Assess

On-site corrosion and reliability walkthroughs to understand your assets, environment and failure points.

02

Specify

Fit-for-purpose systems that meet your requirements and your budget.

03

Train

Hands-on application support, including 49 CFR pipeline trainers for the Denso line.

04

Optimize

Reduce lifecycle costs and downtime across your assets, project after project.

Who We Serve

Every Industry Has Its Own Aches & Pains

From corrosion, erosion, abrasion and chemical attack to pipe leaks and slip, trip and fall hazards, we have Unconventional Solutions to solve your biggest problems.

Pipeline valves at a gas facility

Oil & Gas

Reducing open ditch time, accurate product need calculations and AMPP certified coating inspectors.

Manufacturing facility

Manufacturing

Eliminating unplanned downtime, emergency repair materials and extending asset longevity.

Water and wastewater treatment plant

Water / Wastewater

Protecting against corrosion, erosion and chemical attack to increase the service life and efficiency of equipment.

Ford Field grounds

Facility Maintenance

Fast-acting, durable concrete repair and floor coatings that help prevent trips, slips and falls.

What We Do

Expertise You Can Put to Work

Practical, spec-compliant know-how for the repairs, coatings and crews that keep your assets in service.

Composite Repair & Plate Bonding

  • Emergency leak-stop and structural reinforcement
  • Resimetal 101, 104 and 106 for bonding and rebuilding
  • ASME PCC-2 and ISO 24817 aligned practices

Corrosion Control & Coatings

  • Realistic, spec-compliant surface prep strategies
  • High-temp immersion and atmospheric systems
  • Holiday testing, DFT and cure verification

Training, QA/QC & Start-Up

  • Toolbox talks and crew onboarding
  • Inspector checklists and documentation
  • Failure analysis and continuous improvement

In Their Words

What Our Customers Say

“Unconventional Solutions delivered outstanding technical expertise in repairing a Detroit Thermal heat exchanger back in 2006. The repair is still holding strong today and saved the company over $100,000 in replacement costs. Their products and service truly went above and beyond.”

Tim A.

Detroit Thermal

Leak Stopped Within One Hour

Developed a vacuum leak on a transport line, after a 30 second video and some products from USI we were able to stop the leak within one hour.

Dan Casey

DTE Energy

Answering Calls at 11:30 PM

USI went above and beyond during an urgent evening repair, even assisting with a product they don't supply. Jason responded immediately—taking calls as late as 11:30 PM—and the team quickly found the answers needed. Their support kept the on-site crew moving forward without delay.

Implementation Superintendent

Major Gas Company

One Supplier for Everything

Working with USI has simplified everything—I no longer need multiple vendors because they provide all the products I need. Their excellent, personable customer service and fast delivery make the process easy and reliable. USI has earned my business as my sole supplier moving forward.

Nick L.

Energy Transfer

Back Up and Running in 8 Hours

I recently used Resimetal 101 to repair a critical fan shaft in a hot location, avoiding the need to send it out for repair. The product was easy to mix, apply, and sand, and despite the heat speeding up curing time, I had the fan back up and running in just 8 hours.

Darrell E.

Guardian Industries

A Project That Went Great

I enjoy working with USI because their office staff is excellent and invoices are always handled promptly. Doug and Tiffany consistently ensure I get what I need, and the chiller coating project went great—the product is performing well and was easy to clean this year.

Fred R.

Detroit Lions

Filling the Chemical-Resistant Gap

USI is always available with solutions to our unique, chemical-resistant needs—something many other companies don't understand. Doug has been a huge help in filling that gap.

Sue M.

Material Sciences Corporation

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