Who We Are
Roadmaster Patchers:
A 30-Year Labour Of Engineering Love
Liam McNamee, Founder, Roadmaster
The Roadmaster Story
In the summer of 1996, our founder Liam McNamee was intrigued to see some of the first-generation American Spray Patchers in operation while travelling. Liam was fascinated by the idea, immediately recognising the benefit it could bring to Ireland’s labour-intensive road maintenance process, and as an engineer, he was also struck by the potential to innovate and develop the machines further.
So began many years of trial, error, and progress, until the first Roadmaster machine hit the Irish roads in 1999. A sustained 25-year passion for engineering and innovation coupled with deep customer collaboration now delivers the most advanced single-operator spray patchers in the world.
The evolution of
Spray Patching Technology
1980s
First Spray Patchers
Velocity patching (also known as spray patching or jetpatching) emerges in the US as an alternative to asphalt hotbox repair with basic truck-mounted machines.
1990s
Gaining popularity
As more manufacturers are now making these machines, the engineering improves. Roadmaster is founded in Ireland.
2000s
A foothold in Europe
Roadmaster’s sustained innovation and advanced engineering capabilities sees its machines going into operation across Ireland and the UK.
2010s
Rising popularity across Europe
As manufacturers further advance machine capability and reliability, more road authorities and councils increase their use of spray patchers.
2020s
Complete transitions
By 2020 many road authorities and maintenance contractors use the spray patching process as an essential part of their road maintenance strategy.
Excellence in Engineering
Roadmaster velocity patchers are designed with users at heart. Engineered to perform and built to last.
Roadmaster makes safe, high-quality roads accessible for all.
Through 3 decades of refinement, we developed the most advanced machines that turn the traditional road maintenance process on its head. Roadmaster makes safe, high-quality roads accessible for all, in a more labour, cost and carbon efficient way.
Innovation
Roadmaster is committed to continued innovation with our range of machines. Bring us a problem and we’ll build you a solution!
Progression
Our goal is to progress the road maintenance industry to ensure stronger, greener, safer roads for everyone to enjoy.
Collaboration
We work with our clients to deliver Roadmaster spray patching machines to suit their precise needs.
Pride
We take pride in everything we do, and we work hard to ensure the continued advancement of the road maintenance industry.