World of Asphalt/AGG1 Trade Show and Conference

Welcome to the 2025 installment of the asphalt industry’s production and paving marketplace and education center. This is the event that holds everyone’s attention and it’s fitting that your premier industry publication, AsphaltPro Magazine, should devote a section of the March/April Innovation and Technology issue to exploring some of the highlights you won’t want to miss at the World of Asphalt/AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo 2025.

Your premier industry publication offers you technical, how-to information all year long in your mailbox and online. Stop by booth 3036 for a chat with an industry expert live and in person!

The industry’s big show takes place at the America’s Center Convention Complex at 701 Convention Plaza in St. Louis this March 25-27. Attendees may remember the show is owned by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).

It’s the NSSGA that recently shared they anticipate over 11,500 aggregates professionals to join the over 400 exhibitors of AGG1 to discuss where the industry is headed, what’s working, what can be improved and potential partnership opportunities while at the show and conference.

The 60 sessions in the AGG1 Academy are designed to provide aggregates industry professionals with expert-led education on topics from operational efficiency and best practices to safety and sustainability. Attendees are expected to gain practical insights from leaders in the field to stay competitive and drive industry innovation. The operations & production track specifically lets attendees explore virtually every aspect of plant operations, production and equipment maintenance, from 101-level courses to latest technologies, processes and products that aggregate producers are using to produce aggregates and manage their fleets in creative and innovative ways.

Many readers of AsphaltPro are vertically integrated and have an interest in the aggregate that makes up 94-96% of the mix with which we pave. But a core interest for us in the paving industry is the use of the aggregates. We want to know more about what’s on tap for the asphalt production and paving contractor.

The People, Plants, and Paving Conference tracks are split into these categories for your convenience:

• 13 sessions in “people”
• 13 sessions in “plants”
• 19 sessions in “paving”
• 9 sessions in “pavement preservation + maintenance”
• 10 sessions in “environmental, health, safety, + sustainability”

Keep in mind, there are organizations at the show with special programming as well. Visit the Women of Asphalt at booth 6565 for updates and information on the new branches forming around the country, mentorship programs and more. Be a part of Women of Asphalt Day, which will take place for the second year on Thursday, March 27. This event brings together women from all corners of the country to learn, network and grow. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, mentors and industry leaders, while exploring the latest products and services in the expo hall. There’s more information at this link: https://www.womenofasphalt.org/women-of-asphalt-day.

In addition to the educational portions of the event, make sure you carve out a healthy chunk of time to explore the trade show floor to check out the iron that produces the mix and lays it in a smooth mat. Over the next few pages, we identify a number of the manufacturers and service providers to seek out in the convention center to ask about new technologies and machines to enhance your bottom line while you do just that: produce asphalt mix and lay it in a smooth mat.

Let’s get more tons!

Again this year, exhibitors on the show floor will sponsor the Rock & Road Reception. Two of those exhibitors are partners with AsphaltPro Magazine! Stop by CWMF, booth 6525, and UPM, booth 6847, from 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, for a complimentary beer and conversation. And look for Fredbird or Louie—the mascots of the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues—for selfies!

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Innovations on the Show Floor

Amid the education and networking opportunities in St. Louis this March 25-27, there’s a trade show floor of 230,000 square feet with 430 exhibitors. Those exhibitors range from striping paint suppliers to aggregate dewatering equipment manufacturers. In between, you find asphalt production and paving equipment.

For an easy way to locate those companies who are partners in the asphalt journey alongside you, check out the list to follow. These are the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers who support AsphaltPro Magazine—thus support you—and who will have a presence at this year’s most important paving and production gathering. When you stop in to learn more about their products and services, let them know you saw them in AsphaltPro!

ADM

Booth 1846

Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc., Huntertown, Indiana, will display an ADM EX 8845 asphalt plant in booth 1846. Designed for maximum asphalt production, EX Series plants produce up to 425 TPH and can handle up to 50% RAP. The EX 8845 features an 88-inch drum diameter and 45-foot drum length. Like all EX Series plants, its single-drum counterflow technology provides the longest aggregates drying and mixing times in the industry to ensure consistent, quality asphalt, meeting all federal and state specifications, according to the manufacturer. Counterflow technology captures residual gases and reintroduces them back to the combustion zone, virtually eliminating blue smoke and hydrocarbon emissions to meet strict environmental regulations.

ALMIX

Booth 3131

ALmix, Fort Wayne, Indiana, will showcase The Insignia Control System and Insignia Loadout System in booth 3131. The team can also demonstrate its Insignia Loadout System functions for you. Ask for Ryder Harman. “We are here to help our customers grow their asphalt businesses by providing the most thoughtfully designed, detailed, and durable asphalt plants and asphalt plant equipment coupled with the latest automation tools on the market.”

AMMANN

Booth 4141

Ammann America, Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Orlando, will offer information on its new Ammann Alpine hot-mix asphalt plant technology, as well as paving and compaction equipment offerings. Stop by booth 4141 to see a scale model of the Alpine plant and ask about the Connected Worksite digital tool.

ASPHALTPRO

Booth 3036

AsphaltPro Magazine, Fayette, Missouri, will offer easy signups for the weekly Toolbox Tips email newsletter. This free resource sends actionable, how-to tips to you in time for your Monday morning tailgate talk! Also pick up your free hardhat sticker sheet at booth 3036 while supplies last. AsphaltPro brings you the latest in technology, best practices, how-to/technical information, training, consulting, safety and more to enhance your bottom line.

ASTEC

Booth 3307

Astec Industries Inc., Chattanooga, will showcase its comprehensive lineup of rock-to-road product lines, highlighting solutions for road building, material handling and infrastructure. Booth highlights will feature new innovations in the Astec product line, including the latest iteration of class-leading Carlson screeds, a sneak peek at the newest Astec crushing technology, and an augmented reality experience that lets users get up close with an Astec asphalt plant. Astec experts are eager to connect and demonstrate how their Rock to Road solutions can be tailored to meet your unique application requirements.

Astec Industries has been a global leader in innovation, quality, and unparalleled service for over 50 years. Specializing in asphalt road building, aggregate processing, and concrete production, Astec has consistently connected communities through cutting-edge solutions.

Astec’s mission is to build industry-changing solutions that create life-changing opportunities. Guided by core values of safety, integrity, respect, devotion and innovation, Astec’s vision drives every action and decision. Visit Astec for a one-on-one consultation and leave with a roadmap to success.

BLAW-KNOX

Booth 4331

Blaw-Knox will showcase the latest in paving equipment, technology and training. Stop by booth 4331 to see the PF-5110B paver and more.

BOMAG

Booth 1932

Bomag Americas Inc., Ridgeway, South Carolina, will showcase innovations in road-building equipment. Stop by booth 1932 to ask about pavers, screeds, rollers and other road-building needs. Also get information on the Bomag & Linder Industrial Machinery Company Golf Classic to benefit the Construction Angels.

BROCK

Booth 645

The team from BROCK LLC, Chattanooga, will share information about their drum mixers and dryers; AC tanks; cold feed bins, RAP bins and conveyors; baghouses, augers and ductwork; silos, drags and conveyors; and other plant components, metering pumps and piping, available from the plant component manufacturer. Stop by booth 645 to discuss your upgrade and expansion needs.

BUTLER JUSTICE

Booth 6827

Mike Butler of Butler-Justice Inc., will share the Blue Smoke Control® technology for top of silos, conveyor transfer points and truck loadout areas, as well as the X-VOCs system in booth 6827. Stop in to ask about your environmental excellence needs.

COMMAND ALKON

Booth 6161

Command Alkon, Birmingham, Alabama, will display software and controls such as the Apex Site Automation Technologies, which is designed to completely automate your quarry operations. Stop by booth 6161 to ask how state of the art camera technologies, advanced scale and ticketing processes, and in-cab wireless tablets for front end loaders work for you in Apex.

CWMF

Booth 6525

CWMF Corporation, Waite Park, Minnesota, will showcase the Honey Badger Stationary System and a baghouse control panel in booth 6525. The Honey Badger Stationary System includes the Honey Badger Hammer Mill HB 40 or HB 30 and the 4 X 8 Tremor single deck shaker with 5HP, TEFC drive motor. The hammermill features bi-directional operation, AR450 internal wear components and 60HP drive TEFC drive motor. Stop by booth 6525 for more information.

CWMF is committed to helping asphalt producers overcome the challenges of finding a trusted partner to meet their plant needs from start to finish. One of the most significant pain points for our customers is locating a company that can provide not only high-quality equipment but also expert consultation to guide them through planning, preparation, and implementation. Our experienced sales team works closely with customers to ensure they have the right solutions in place, tailored to their specific operational goals.

We also know that customers value a company with a comprehensive approach. At CWMF, we proudly manufacture complete asphalt plant systems and many components right here in Minnesota. Additionally, we offer a wide range of replacement parts and custom solutions, many of which are in stock and ready to ship to keep plants running smoothly. From full equipment systems to specific parts, we provide everything asphalt producers need to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

At the World of Asphalt, we look forward to demonstrating how our locally manufactured equipment, expansive parts inventory, and expert consultation services can help customers overcome their toughest challenges and achieve long-term success with their operations.

DETROIT STOKER

Booth 6877

Detroit Stoker Company (DSC), Monroe, Michigan, will showcase its Detroit® HADES burner technology in booth 6877. DSC designs, builds, installs, and maintains combustion systems for natural gas fuel, fuel oils, and a wide range of renewable solid fuels such as wood waste, agricultural waste, municipal waste, construction & demolition debris, and refuse derived fuels.

EAGLE CRUSHER

Booth 1912

Eagle Crusher Company Inc., Galion, Ohio, will showcase an enhanced UltraMax® 1200-CC crushing and screening plant in booth 1912. The UltraMax 1200-CC, Eagle Crusher’s most popular plant, is enhanced with new features to make setup, operation and transport a breeze. The plant features a redesigned return conveyor, allowing quicker setup without having to attach parts after extension. The plant also features a new fully hydraulic side discharge conveyor, making setup and teardown easier as well as a self-lowering control panel, no longer requiring additional equipment to remove from the plant. The new 1200-CC is also available with an onboard cross-belt permanent magnet that stays on for transport.

EZ STREET

Booth 1720

EZ Street Company, Miami, will showcase its cold patch technologies in booth 1720. The company produces and distributes EZ Street asphalt in bulk and bag form across the United States and around the world. EZ Street is a polymer-modified asphalt that repairs potholes, utility cuts, overlays and edge repairs in asphalt or concrete.

GENCOR

Booth 4331

The team from Gencor, Orlando, will showcase hot-mix asphalt plant technology and components, plant controls, burners, tanks and more. Stop by booth 4331 to discuss your asphalt production needs.

INGEVITY

Booth 3041

The team from Ingevity, North Charleston, South Carolina, will showcase products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. The company makes asphalt additives, emulsions and more for the asphalt production and pavement maintenance industry.

KENCO

Booth 1615

The team from Kenco Engineering, Roseville, California, will display tungsten carbide impregnated (TCI) wear strip technology in booth 1615. Kenco Engineering manufactures standard and custom wear components for the asphalt, aggregates and related industries. The company’s alloys and TCI products are designed to extend wear life and reduce downtime in all the processing and handling phases of the asphalt and aggregate life cycle.

KM INTERNATIONAL

Booth 6137

The team from KM International, North Branch, Michigan, will showcase asphalt maintenance equipment, such as asphalt hotbox reclaimers and infrared asphalt recyclers, at booth 6137.

MEEKER

Booth 6827

Meeker Equipment Co. Inc., Belleville, Pennsylvania, will showcase asphalt plant componentry in booth 6827. Ask for Kyle Zimmerman to talk about the Patriot-E electric hot oil heater, the Freedom Air reverse air baghouse, UL-142 certified asphalt tanks, hot-mix silo systems and other essential components for an asphalt plant.

PAVEWISE

Booth 4092

Pavewise, Bismarck, North Dakota, will showcase its latest software and technology offerings for the asphalt paving industry in booth 4092. The company’s GroundTruth offering is designed to support the entire construction industry, delivering precise, on-site weather data to improve project management and ensure compliance across all types of construction projects. GroundTruth helps contractors automate compliance and mitigate weather-related risks with certified, real-time data that ensures projects stay on track. In addition to GroundTruth, Pavewise provides various add-on features that further optimize project management. These include PavewisePro, which boosts productivity and project quality, Density Plus, a performance monitoring tool, and additional Hyperlocal Weather Stations for precise, on-site weather tracking. Ask for Bryce Wuori at the booth to talk about these solutions and the PaveChat, PaveCool and Automated Report Scheduling products Pavewise provides.

PHCO

Booth 3232

Process Heating Company, Seattle, will showcase its Lo-Density® electric heating elements in booth 3232. The low-watt-density, drywell-style electric heaters are designed to provide safe, clean, reliable, 100% efficient heat for heating asphalt tanks, hot oil circulating systems, fuel oil preheaters, distributor trucks and more. The systems spread heat over a large surface area, keeping the heater’s sheath temperature decreased. This reduces damage to liquid asphalt cement and emulsions, keeps buildup/coking to a minimum, and greatly extends heater life. The drywell design allows you to remove and perform maintenance on the heating elements without draining the tank.

RAISED ON BLACKTOP

Booth 6747

The team from American Pavement Specialists and Raised on Blacktop will be at booth 6747 to talk all things asphalt and branding.

RELIABLE ASPHALT PRODUCTS

Booth 4702

Reliable Asphalt Products Inc., headquartered in Shelbyville, Kentucky, will showcase the newly launched AARC Systems product: AARC BlendPro 2.0. This is a complete, fully customizable and configurable hard PLC-based system for drum, batch and combination asphalt plant controls that includes integrated, multi-profile burner control; advanced diagnostics and reporting; and ticketing/loadout. The plant control system is designed to provide complete control of all aggregates, recycle, fillers, additives and asphalt metering, as well as exhaust fan air control, silo filling control, temperature monitoring and all plant motor start/stop. It administers multi-point belt scale and feeder calibrations; production, calibration, and inventory reporting; and unlimited historical log of all system alarms. Online support and real-time online data are also available. Also at the WOA booth, Reliable will display the Vulcan burner.

SHOULDERMASTER

Booth 6727

When you stop by the booth to see the ShoulderMaster team members at 11 a.m. March 25, you can see the unveiling of a new product for the industry. ShoulderMaster team members will also be on hand throughout the show at booth 6727 to introduce attendees to its dealer partners who distribute the paving, brooming and other attachments integral to your asphalt and commercial paving projects.

STANSTEEL-HOTMIX PARTS

Booth 4401

Stansteel-Hotmix Parts & Service, Louisville, Kentucky, will showcase a host of items this year, including but not limited to demonstrations of the Look, Lock ’N Load; Accu-Track Advantage Total Plant Control; Tank Manager; Tank Tracker; Accu-Level; Accu-Tracker; and Night Owl. Multiple team members will be on hand to assist attendees, including Steve Elam, Rick Rees, Teresa Donahue, Rick Tapia, Eric Goodlett, Chris Loher, Janie Lyons, Kim Blandford, Jeremy Miller, Cheri Isaac, Troy Murphy, John Irvine, Brad Oller, Randy Ficklin, William Sears and Tim Rounds. “Many customers are faced with a huge support problem from the standpoint of diagnosing or correcting a problem with their existing plants. Their original manufacturer has abandoned them or is no longer in business. Stansteel-Hotmix Parts supplies replacement parts and components, engineering assistance and both new and used major plant upgrades to help the hot-mix producer run their plants better!” Be sure to stop by for a hospitality event in the booth on Wednesday, March 26, starting at 5 p.m. sharp.

TARMAC INTERNATIONAL

Booth 6461

The team from Tarmac International Inc., Lee’s Summit, Missouri, will display a 1/4 scale model dryer and baghouse and the company’s controls display at booth 6461. They’ll also have information on asphalt plants, aggregate drying plants, rotary mixers, control packages, complete systems, material handling equipment and more.

TRANSTECH SYSTEMS

Booth 1008

The team from TransTech Systems/Ames Engineering, Latham, New York, will showcase its Pavement Quality Indicator (PQI) non-nuclear asphalt density gauge at booth 1008.

UPM

Booth 6847

Unique Paving Materials Corp., Cleveland, Ohio, will showcase its mix design technology for UPM Cold Mix and a variety of non-structural repair products at booth 6847.

WEILER

Booth 4113

The team from Weiler, Knoxville, Iowa, will showcase the P385C paver and other heavy highway, commercial paving, material transfer and road-building machines at booth 4113.

WIRTGEN AMERICA

Booth 3807

Wirtgen America Inc., Antioch, Tennessee, will showcase a variety of road construction and crushing equipment at booth 3807.

WOMEN OF ASPHALT

Booth 6565

ZONAR SYSTEMS

Booth 7020

The team of Zonar Systems, Seattle, will exhibit its Custom Reports solution at booth 7020. Since 2001, Zonar has pioneered smart fleet management and mobility solutions for construction, utility, mining and quarry, and other vocational fleets. The complete platform features 60+ patented technologies that enhance visibility, uptime, asset utilization, fleet health, and safety and compliance. Stop in to visit with Enterprise Sales Director Joe Klibowitz.