Production

When a component is not in use, or is being used at a percentage of its capacity, running its motor at full capacity costs the same in resources and utility expenses as if you had the component in full operation. For this reason, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and parts suppliers can retrofit a variable frequency […]

At the height of the construction season, we produce and place millions of tons of asphalt throughout the Americas. During this hectic time of year we rely on the Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) personnel to identify and correct any issues at hand. They have the knowledge of the processes and materials, and access to data […]

The American Road and Transportation Builders of America (ARTBA) estimates there are 4.09 million miles of total roadways in the United States, and according to the National Asphalt Pavement Association 2.6 million miles are paved roads or highways, with 93 percent—or 2.4 million miles—surfaced with asphalt. ARTBA also estimates local governments are responsible for maintaining […]

It’s not just more tons, it’s more efficiency that enhances the project manager’s milling operation When using one set of trucks to haul millings from the job to the plant and then haul mix from the plant to the paving end of the job, you need proper quality control measures in place to protect yield. […]

The most productive tools are those that are accurate, easy to use and get the job done quickly. When it comes to road construction projects that time is vital. That’s why hundreds of asphalt rollers and soil compactors are packed with features that turn compaction science into a cinch, such as active bouncing control, intelligent […]

Paving professionals understand the need for reflective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) during nighttime paving. Reflective clothing is just as important during daytime operations. Every bit of safety yellow, safety orange, safety green, reflective tape and bright white outlining a worker’s presence is an extra bit that can catch a passing motorist’s eye. The […]

Car manufacturers use specially built test tracks to develop new vehicles and to test vehicles already in production. Many different track sections are needed such as uneven “torture tracks” and high speed tracks with a very smooth surface. In 1919, Opel built its first test track. Rides with a maximum speed of 87 miles per […]