Tennants Bitumen is a key business within the Roads and Construction Division.
Family-owned industrial business with a long heritage and a reputation of trust and quality.
We aim to build on the strong foundations of our business.
Actively striving to develop low-carbon binder technologies.
Our strength lies in the people behind the business.
A trusted choice for a wide range of road building and maintenance projects.
A cost-effective and sustainable solution for modern road construction and paving applications.
Reliable solution for achieving high-quality, long-lasting road surfaces.
USP
A cost-effective and sustainable solution for modern road construction and paving applications
WHAT IT IS
Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) is a high-performance asphalt binder enhanced with polymers to improve its strength, flexibility, and durability. By modifying conventional bitumen with specially engineered polymers, PMB delivers superior resistance to rutting, cracking, and deformation under extreme temperatures and heavy traffic loads.
Designed for demanding infrastructure projects, Polymer Modified Bitumen provides enhanced elasticity, improved adhesion to aggregates, and longer service life compared to standard bitumen. It performs exceptionally well in both hot and cold climates, making it ideal for highways, airport runways, bridges, and urban road networks.
With its improved structural integrity and reduced maintenance requirements, PMB offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for modern road construction and paving applications.
Improved resistance to wear, ageing and fatigue helps extend pavement life.
Better elasticity reduces cracking caused by temperature changes and traffic stresses.
Performs well under heavy traffic loads, helping surfaces retain their shape.
Maintains strength in high temperatures while remaining flexible in colder conditions.
Stronger binder–aggregate adhesion helps protect against stripping.
Longer-lasting surfaces mean fewer repairs and lower whole-life costs.
APPLICATIONS
Including motorways and major highways
Where braking and turning place high stress on the surface
With frequent stop-start traffic
Supporting lower whole-life costs
Helping reduce cracking and deformation
Where long-term durability is essential
ACCREDITATIONS
We are a financially strong organisation with established global operations and long-term supplier partnerships. Our teams include chemists, engineers and industry specialists who bring practical expertise and local market knowledge. For customers, this means confidence that they are working with a stable, well-resourced company able to support their needs both now and in the future.
GET IN TOUCH
Our dedicated and experienced team are on hand to help you find the right product or solution to meet your requirements.