Stop Paying for Problems
You Don't Need to Have

See exactly what you're dealing with now—and what you could have instead

You're Spending Money on Maintenance.
We Help You Spend It Once.

Every year, you're budgeting for crack repairs, mowing, herbicides, drainage fixes, and emergency work when surfaces fail. It adds up. And it never stops. Compare what you're dealing with now to what AGAT customers experience instead.

AGAT vs. Concrete/Asphalt

Stop fighting freeze-thaw damage and constant repairs

regulatory risk

Jet Blast Erosion isn't just ugly. To an inspector, it's a finding

Surface deformation, standing water, and FOD-generating cracks are all Level 1 triggers. A CAA inspector doesn't schedule a warning — they schedule a shutdown. No corrective action period. No grace. Immediate.

Freeze-thaw cracks shed loose debris — FOD hazard finding

Standing water in low spots — drainage compliance failure

Surface deformation over 3 inches — mandatory immediate closure

Any of these = Level 1 finding = operations halted

Concrete/Asphalt

What you are dealing with now

Cracks appear every winter from freeze-thaw cycles

Constant patching and repair work

Installation takes months, shutting down operations

Drainage problems lead to standing water

FOD blends in with surface—hard to spot

Massive upfront capital investment

Environmental impact from production

Heat absorption creates operational issues

AGAT

What you are dealing with now

No cracking—performs flawlessly in freeze-thaw

Virtually zero maintenance required

Installed in weeks, minimal downtime

Superior drainage built into the system

FOD stands out instantly—improved safety

Lower total investment over lifecycle

Sustainable, recyclable materials

Consistent performance in any temperature

The Truth

FACTOR	CONCRETE/ASPHALT	AGAT
Installation Time	3-6 months	2-4 weeks
Freeze-Thaw Performance	Cracks and fails	No damage
Annual Maintenance	High (repairs, sealing)	Minimal (inspection only)
Operational Temperature	-20°C to +40°C	-50°C to +60°C
Drainage	Requires drainage system	Built-in superior drainage
FOD Visibility	Poor contrast	Excellent contrast
Lifecycle	15-20 years with repairs	25+ years, minimal intervention
Environmental Impact	High CO₂, not recyclable	Low CO₂, fully recyclable

What This Actually Costs You Over 10 Years

Typical 5.000 sqm AGAT installation

75%

Less maintenance man-hours

90%

Faster Installation

€50K+

Typical 10-year savings

AGAT vs. Natural Grass

Eliminate mowing, herbicides, and bird strike risks

regulatory risk

Your grass is a wildlife buffet. Inspectors know it. Regulators flag it.

Wildlife hazard management is a mandatory continuous surveillance item under aerodrome certification. A flock on your grass strip isn't just a bird strike risk — it's documented evidence of a surface management failure that lands in your inspection report.

Grass provides food and shelter — mandatory wildlife control obligation

Eroded shoulders shed soil onto pavement — FOD finding every inspection

Waterlogged turf after rain — potential unserviceable surface NOTAM

Vegetation encroaching safety areas — directly listed inspection deficiency

Natural Grass

What you are dealing with now

Constant mowing—weekly in growing season

Fuel costs for mowing equipment

Herbicides and fertilizers required

Attracts birds—major strike risk

Becomes muddy and unusable after rain

Brown and patchy in winter

FOD disappears in tall grass

Requires irrigation in dry climates

Uneven surface creates safety issues

AGAT

What you are dealing with now

Zero mowing—ever

No fuel costs for maintenance

No chemicals needed

Naturally deters birds—reduces strikes

Excellent drainage, always operational

Consistent appearance year-round

Superior FOD visibility

No irrigation required

Perfectly level, safe surface

The Truth

FACTOR	NATURAL GRASS	AGAT
Mowing Frequency	Weekly	Never
Annual Herbicides	Required	Possible
Bird Attraction	High (food source)	Low (no food)
Weather Downtime	Frequent (rain, mud)	Minimal
Seasonal Appearance	Brown in winter	Consistent year-round
FOD Detection	Very difficult	Immediate visibility
Water Requirements	High irrigation needs	None
Labor Hours/Year	200-400 hours	10-20 hours

What This Actually Costs You Over 10 Years

Typical airport secondary surfaces (50.000 sqm)

95%

Less labor required

Annual

Maintenance

€500K+

Typical 10-year savings

AGAT vs. Gravel

Replace unstable, dusty surfaces with professional reliability

regulatory risk

Gravel doesn't stay put.

And every loose stone is a finding.

Gravel migration onto operational surfaces is one of the most cited FOD findings in aerodrome audits. Stones displaced by jet blast or vehicle traffic can destroy turbine blades. Your inspection report documents every instance. It's not an if — it's a when.

Loose stones on pavement — mandatory immediate FOD clearance

Gravel migration into safety areas — surface instability finding

Dust clouds impairing visibility — potential operations restriction

Washout channels after rain — drainage failure, may require NOTAM

Gravel

What you are dealing with now

Constant migration and displacement

FOD hazard—stones become projectiles

Dust clouds in dry conditions

Mud and washout in wet weather

Requires regular regrading and topping up

Uneven surface creates trip hazards

Poor visual appearance

Weeds grow through constantly

AGAT

What you are dealing with now

Stable, fixed surface—stays in place

Zero FOD from surface material

No dust generation

Excellent drainage, no mud

No regrading needed

Perfectly level, safe surface

Professional, clean appearance

Weed-free by design

The Truth

FACTOR	GRAVEL	AGAT
Surface Stability	Constant migration	Fully stable
FOD Risk	High (loose stones)	Minimal
Dust Generation	Significant	None
Wet Weather Performance	Mud, washout	Excellent drainage
Regrading Frequency	2-4 times/year	Never
Visual Appearance	Poor, unprofessional	Clean, professional
Weed Control	Constant battle	Annual brushing
Safety Rating	Poor (uneven, loose)	Excellent (level, stable)

What This Actually Costs You Over 10 Years

Typical helipad or taxiway edge (10.000 sqm)

100%

Elimination of FOD and erosion

85%

Less maintenance work

€180K+

Typical 10-year savings

"Massive Savings"

VIP

Airport

"We were spending over €50,000 annually just on mowing and maintenance of our secondary surfaces. Three years after installing AGAT, our maintenance costs have dropped by 80%, and we've had zero operational issues. It's transformed how we manage our facility."