Jan 24, 2023
Dustrol Completes HIR for Butler County
Subcontractor uses homemade equipment for hot in-place recycling train on Iowa resurfacing
Jan 24, 2023
Subcontractor uses homemade equipment for hot in-place recycling train on Iowa resurfacing
Jan 24, 2023
Recycled plastic waste in HMA on Staten Island goes up to 330 degrees
Jan 24, 2023
When Rhode Island Energy (RI Energy) needed to tear up Atwells Avenue in order to replace underground utilities servicing the area, the energy provider looked to Hartford Paving to restore the street while retaining the old charm of the iconic avenue.
Jan 24, 2023
Generation Z2 round-shank picks from Wirtgen feature TwinStop clamping sleeve, extra carbide, and extended service life
Jan 24, 2023
Leica Geosystems has taken several steps to raise the bar on its 3D milling solutions. In 2018, it launched its third generation of profile milling solution within Leica Geosystems’ MC1 iCON pave and also its differential milling solution iCON site milling pilot.
Jan 24, 2023
Meet Superior Construction’s WIC Initiative: Florida general contractor encourages women in construction with employment program
Jan 24, 2023
If you’re watching electric off-highway vehicle (EOHV) development, then the hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) should be on your radar screen as well.
Jan 24, 2023
Hiboo will help NGE measure CO2 emissions of plant and machinery fleet worldwide
Jan 24, 2023
Have you ever considered how much a workplace injury or illness actually costs your company? OSHA’s Safety Pays toolkit can help.
Jan 24, 2023
This month’s production-related product gallery focuses on the asphalt plant and production of asphalt pavement mixes.
Jan 24, 2023
WEM Automation offers replacement controls for all makes and models of asphalt batch and drum plants, including silo loadout and data analytics. The company’s 24/7 service and support assists with easy-to-use, configurable automation and control systems, according to the manufacturer. For more information, contact (262) 782-2340 or visit www.WEMAutomation.com.
Jan 24, 2023
Tarmac International Inc. launched the 30-NOx burner with PLC controller in 2022. The burner features two fuel valves—a primary in the back and a secondary in the center.
Jan 24, 2023
Systems Equipment Corp offers The Peacekeeper drum mix process computer, which is an ADP-100 asphalt blending system with optional Windows-based graphics-enhanced user interface. The Peacekeeper system is designed to offer improved proportioning accuracy of aggregates and additives according to prescribed mix formulas while it measures and controls liquid asphalt mass flow rate so blends are […]
Jan 24, 2023
The Tank Manager System™ from Stansteel®, Louisville, Kentucky, allows plant operators and superintendents to monitor and regulate all their AC tanks and hot mix silos.
Jan 24, 2023
Reliable Asphalt Products offers the Vulcan burner. Vulcan burners are total air burners with a single motor and a coaxial blower, which provides a near-linear fan curve. They can be run on multiple fuels, simultaneously if required.
Jan 24, 2023
Pugmill Systems designs and manufactures custom mixing solutions for the asphalt (and other) industries.
Jan 24, 2023
The family owned and operator Meyer Lab offers specially formulated temporary and semi-permanent release agents and coatings, drag slat cleaners, and extraction solvents designed to work on all asphalt mix designs, including all performance-grade mix designs such as PG76-22. These are state-approved and NTPEP-listed products formulated and made in the United States with custom-built dispensing […]
Jan 24, 2023
Meeker Equipment designed the Patriot hot oil heater for both reliability and efficiency.
Jan 24, 2023
Kenco Engineering Inc. offers innovative products for the aggregates, road building and biomass industries to protect your investment in your production equipment.
Jan 24, 2023
Homestead Valve division of Olson Technologies Inc. offers a full line of hot-jacketed, 2-way shutoff and 3-way diverter valves to meet flow requirements, including those made of cast iron (to 450°F), of ductile iron (to 650°F) and with high temperature seals. Actuator types include pneumatic, electric, open-close and modulating. For more information, contact (610) 770-1100 […]
Jan 24, 2023
The heart of the Gencor Ultraplant® is built around the unique, patented, counterflow Ultradrum® technology.
Jan 24, 2023
The team from Eagle Crusher, Galion, Ohio, offers the RapiDeploy® 1000, which includes the features of the original RapiDeploy 500®, plus the Eagle Crusher UltraMax 15 impactor. The RapiDeploy 1000 is designed to crush, screen, separate and stockpile—all in one pull. Look for the new UltraMax 1600X-OC portable impactor plant and the 8×20 screen plant […]
Jan 24, 2023
CWMF, Waite Park, Minnesota, now offers a fines metering system for its portable Dust-Eater® baghouses, allowing producers better control of fines and reducing set-up time.
Jan 24, 2023
The Model CT, manufactured by Conveyor Components Company, is comprised of a control unit and tilt probe, which senses the presence or absence of material. The control unit is enclosed in a rugged cast aluminum housing with external red and green LED status indicator lights and surface mount printed circuit boards. Weatherproof, dust-ignition proof and […]
Jan 24, 2023
Command Alkon offers the Apex Scale Ticketing Software to eliminate gaps in communication between dispatch and the back office, to reduce truck time at the plant, and to offer complete visibility. Combine Apex with simple site automation technology to get trucks in and out of the plant efficiently. Visit with Command Alkon and attend one […]
Jan 24, 2023
The Clarence Richard Company offers more than hot-mix asphalt (HMA) components and service. The Plant Operation Workshop, taught in person and via intensive online courses, is designed to teach plant and production personnel improved safety, mix quality and production techniques as well as tips for improving operating costs. Week-long courses include an entire day devoted […]
Jan 24, 2023
BROCK is pleased to announce Lance Clark as its new regional sales manager – Southwest.
Jan 24, 2023
B&S Light Industries offers the EZ-Loader silo/truck loadout system for virtually unlimited capacity for tickets, customers, trucks, materials and more. Operators view, modify and/or reprint any previous ticket(s) as needed from logical, well organized and intuitive menu screens, according to the manufacturer. While the operator manual—including scale manuals with illustrations—is contained in the “help” file […]
Jan 24, 2023
The Astec Whisper Jet® burner is designed with patented technology to cleanly and efficiently burn oil, natural gas or propane.
Jan 24, 2023
At the center of each customizable UF Series asphalt plant from ALmix, you’ll find the UF Series drum mixer.
Jan 24, 2023
With over 40 years of experience in the asphalt plant industry, Ahern Industries specializes in asphalt plant disassembly, relocation, complete fabrication and season startup. For more information, call (210) 240-8395 or visit www.ahernindustries.com.
Jan 24, 2023
The EX Series asphalt plants from Asphalt Drum Mixers (ADM) are designed to meet production capacity demands from 120 to 425 TPH under strict environmental regulations.
Dec 26, 2022
Among the inaugural recipients of the PPA: By Conversion recognition was the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a 9.5-mile HMA/rubblization project on Interstate 70 from milepost 136 to 146 in Clark County.
Dec 26, 2022
Palmer Paving Corp.’s Sand & Gravel operation, a Peckham Industries Inc. family company, has been recognized as the gold winner of the NSSGA Safety Excellence Awards for the second year in a row
Dec 26, 2022
Wooten crews drive a series of traffic shifts to manage asphalt placement for North Carolina project
Dec 26, 2022
National Asphalt Pavement Association 2023 Leadership and Encouragement
Dec 26, 2022
Raken is a digital construction reporting software and app from Raken, Carlsbad, California, that aims to streamline project management and communication on construction projects. The platform can be used to collect, organize and share real-time data from the field.
Dec 26, 2022
Fill and compact trenches to minimize water intrusion
Dec 26, 2022
During the first quarter of the New Year, asphalt company training directors, managers and owners will have the chance to load up on knowledge in real life. Take a look, in calendar-event order.
Dec 26, 2022
As you perform winter maintenance tasks, don’t forget to do a little snow-bound dreaming of what you’d like to add to the 2023 fleet.
Dec 25, 2022
Wirtgen Group introduced the AutoTrac for the WR series cold recyclers and soil stabilizers during BAUMA 2022. By enabling precise, automatic steering, the AutoTrac system helps Wirtgen wheeled recyclers to achieve greater process efficiency and, as a result of this, a high degree of environmental compatibility, according to the manufacturer. The product steers the machine […]
Dec 25, 2022
The first compact track loaders rolled off the assembly line at Takeuchi’s new manufacturing facility in Moore, South Carolina, in September. This facility, Takeuchi’s first production facility in North America, will eventually produce nearly all the company’s compact track loaders, allowing Takeuchi to reduce compact track loader production lead time for its North American customers […]
Dec 25, 2022
The DFNDR is the latest evolution of a line of dosing systems offered by Surface Tech, San Diego. This model is fully encased, easy to set up and run, and fully automatic, according to the company. The redesigned and enclosed system is compact and allows for set-up anywhere in an asphalt plant. Producers will find […]
Dec 25, 2022
Renewable Lubricants, Hartville, Ohio, presents patented, Bio-E.P.™ Gear Oils, which are designed for lubricating spur, helical, bevel, and worm gears subject to heavy loading or shock loading in heavy-duty applications. These environmentally friendly formulations meet or exceed the U.S. Steel 224, AGMA 9005-E02, DIN 51517 Part 3, ISO 12925-1 CKD, David Brown DB S1.53.101 and […]
Dec 25, 2022
As paving contractors and heavy construction contractors increasingly adopt technology to operate more efficiently, FleetWatcher, Indianapolis, offers integrations to offer a flow of data to further enhance the functionality of programs like Viewpoint, B2W, OnStation and many more. Data from e-ticketing, cycle counts, tonnage and more automatically flows from FleetWatcher’s Materials Management Solution (MMS) into […]
Dec 25, 2022
Eartec EVADE, from Eartec Co., Narragansett, Rhode Island, are a new class of light industrial, full duplex headsets designed for professional crews that need hands free, simultaneous talk, wireless communication. Single and dual ear EVADE feature deluxe padding and a fully adjustable headband for comfort. The Evade XTreme is a heavy duty, dual ear model that […]
Dec 25, 2022
Crafco Inc., Chandler, Arizona, introduces its new, larger capacity Mastic Patcher. The Patcher 4 offers a material tank double that of the Patcher 2 model. The first Patcher was introduced to the market simultaneously with Mastic One, Matrix and TechCrete to repair wide cracks and distresses in bituminous and PCC pavements. The Patcher 4 is […]
Dec 25, 2022
Jim Weber, owner of Ohio Mulch Supply Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has been a customer of Colorbiotics’ mulch colorants and machinery for years. When it was time to upgrade the headquarters’ parking lot from gravel to pavement, Colorbiotics had another solution for him. “The purpose of this project was to pave the lot so we can […]
Dec 25, 2022
Caterpillar Inc. announces the company has entered into an agreement with construction solutions supplier, Axenox Inc., to acquire the intellectual properties of two of the company’s asphalt paving screed products. Under the agreement, Oxclaw® textured screed plates and Bullox® modular screed plate system will be available options exclusively for Cat® asphalt paving customers. Oxclaw’s three-dimensional […]
Dec 25, 2022
BOMAG Americas, Ridgeway, South Carolina, announces it has signed All Roads Equipment as a new dealer for its specialty equipment lines, covering all counties in Virginia. Under the new collaboration agreement, All Roads Equipment, a division of All Roads, will provide contractors in the region with sales, service and parts support for BOMAG’s extensive landfill […]
Nov 28, 2022
Okaloosa County began work on the Southwest Crestview Bypass more than 15 years ago, the first four phases of which included the widening of P.J. Adams Parkway connecting I-10 and SR-85 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway. In September 2021, Anderson Columbia Co. Inc., Marianna, Florida, began the largest phase of the Southwest Crestview Bypass.
Nov 28, 2022
Industry partners use High-RAP and bio-based rejuvenator to pave Virginia parkways
Nov 28, 2022
Caltrans partnered with a research team led by Associate Professor Ghazan Khan of California State University Sacramento’s Department of Civil Engineering to investigate some of the latest WZIA systems.
Nov 28, 2022
GMI Asphalt Materials has invested in a new drag, silo and flop chute from ALmix to improve haul truck cycle times and reduce fuel and labor costs.
Nov 28, 2022
A recent project to rehabilitate 41 miles of a scenic mountain highway in Colorado reaches new heights of smoothness following one of
the largest cold in-place recycling treatments in the west.
Nov 28, 2022
Investment advisor lines out setting up the employee stock ownership plan
Nov 28, 2022
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) funded research at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, into a fully automated, portable system to estimate the volume of stockpiles of bulk supplies known as SMART (stockpile monitoring and reporting technology).
Nov 28, 2022
Testing on an AASHTO r56 certification track shows repeatability with zero-speed inertial profiler
Nov 28, 2022
Dynatest delivers Titan to U.S. military for airfield pavement testing
Nov 27, 2022
The latest fourth generation Model 380 features items such as a GPS status display, the ability to download files to/from the PQI via USB drive, a touch screen GUI, and an advanced data management system.
Nov 27, 2022
The team at Stansteel Hotmix Parts & Service®, Louisville, Kentucky, offers the Stansteel Automatic A.C. Calibration System.
Nov 27, 2022
Sripath Technologies, Mahwah, New Jersey, recently established an agreement with VA Asphalt Pavement Technologies, for Vince Aurilio to act as a technical advisor for Sripath Technologies in Canada. Sripath® develops, manufactures and markets a range of innovative additives used to enhance performance of bitumen and asphalt mixes. Sripath is a global company with offices, affiliates, […]
Nov 27, 2022
A new 1-mile test track in Clinton County will help the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Research calibrate equipment used to assess pavement condition. Under construction at press time, the track will be one of only four of its kind in the nation when it is completed in 2022. “What makes our track […]
Nov 27, 2022
GSSI has released the PaveScan® RDM 2.0, which is an asphalt density assessment tool designed to provide real-time measurements to ensure pavement life and quality. The company unveiled PaveScan RDM 2.0 for the United States and Canada at the Transportation Research Board 2020 Conference in January. PaveScan 2.0 incorporates a new sensor design built specifically […]
Nov 27, 2022
CONTROLS S.p.A., headquartered in Milano, Italy, presented, among other products, its new range of electromechanical compact universal testers at Bauma Oct. 24-30 in Munich. The company shared: “We’ll be unveiling our new range of multipurpose premium testers—all using the electromechanical technology and fully automatic, with an integrated advanced controller.” The manufacturer was unable to provide […]
Oct 25, 2022
Biomag Easy Pave’s soybean-based topical additive restored RAP properties for Farm Progress Show path
Oct 25, 2022
When South Dakota was inundated with heavy rain throughout 2019, a stretch of US Highway 81 found itself underwater. Prairie State Trucking Inc. stepped in to perform a temporary grade raise in 2019, and in 2022, worked alongside Bowes Construction to perform a permanent grade raise.
Oct 25, 2022
FHWA has enacted a new rule to improve road safety by ensuring pavement markings are more visible in dark and low light conditions. The final rule is the first federal minimum standard for retroreflectivity of pavement markings.
Oct 25, 2022
CFO consultant offers cashflow ideas for seasonal and season start-up pre-planning
Oct 25, 2022
The concept of rebuilding machinery, or remanufacturing parts, is nothing new. However, the supply chain crisis contractors are facing across the country has increased interest in making the most out of a contractor’s existing fleet for as long as possible.
Oct 25, 2022
Florida Department of Transportation launches a one-year statewide technology pilot program with a new Lane Closure Notification System (LCNS)—the first of its kind in North America, according to FDOT.
Oct 25, 2022
NCAT study shows different IDEAL-CT devices can be trusted to yield equivalent test results
Oct 25, 2022
The new Galaxy AT Grip Steel steel-belted skid steer radial tire is available from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, Wakefield, Massachusetts, for skid steers. Dhananjay Bisht, product manager—Earthmoving, Construction and Industrial Tires for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc., said the feature customers were most interested in was “a strong sidewall. The feature they admired most about their […]
Oct 25, 2022
The Precision Pin PusherTM is available from Stansteel-Hotmix Parts & Service®, Lexington, Kentucky. The Precision Pin Pusher pushes pins out on 4-inch and 6-inch pitch chains, which means users will only need this one tool for multiple chain sizes. Additional features and benefits include: This one tool fits most chain sizes. It has a pushing […]
Oct 25, 2022
Powerscreen®, a Terex Brand, has attended the rescheduled Bauma 2022 in Munich alongside its German distributors Kölsch and Christophel. The machine line-up at Booth FN. 1024/1 included the Powerscreen Premiertrak 330 Jaw Crusher and the Chieftain 1700X 3 Deck Incline Screen. The Premiertrak 330 has a two-piece grizzly feeder that sends material flow toward the […]
Oct 25, 2022
Metso Outotec Corporation announced at the end of August it has consolidated its minerals testing services in the United States into a single 5,500-square-meter facility located in York, Pennsylvania. The test center capabilities will be continuously developed with the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide. “The volume […]
Oct 25, 2022
Producers interested in their upstream scope 3 emissions will also be interested in the latest from Honeywell, headquartered in Houston. The company has unveiled the ECOMAX® LE burner with a metallic recuperator for indirect radiant tube heating applications such as tempering, hardening, continuous lines and annealing. Developed for furnace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that need […]
Oct 25, 2022
Eagle Crusher Co. Inc., Galion, Ohio, announced in August that Mike Tinkey has been promoted to president of the company. Tinkey previously served as CFO since joining Eagle Crusher in 2002. Susanne Cobey, who previously served as president, will remain as CEO of the company. Previously Tinkey served as CEO, Holbrook & Manter Inc.; CFO, […]
Oct 25, 2022
John Deere, Moline, Illinois, expands its G-tier wheel loader offerings to the United States with the 644 G-tier wheel loader, continuing the transition to performance tiering. The expansion of this lineup also includes the new 544 G-tier wheel loader now available in Canada. “Not every customer is looking for the most technology in a machine. […]
Oct 25, 2022
The Clarence Richard Company, Minnetonka, Minnesota, offers the asphalt level tank gauge, which includes fluid level indicator and alarms. The programmable system is designed to decrease labor, downtime, tank coil damage, and material waste by eliminating the need to stick the tank and by transmitting vital tank data, via signal, to a small computer. The […]
Oct 25, 2022
Astec Industries’ Materials Solutions Group has launched its newest mobile high frequency screening plant, the GT2612V. The plant features a 2612V Vari-Vibe™ high frequency screen. The two-deck, 6-foot by 12-foot screen uses a unique rotary tensioning system. The 2612V also has deck-mounted, variable-speed hydraulic vibrators, a hydraulic mechanism for varying operating angles, a fines collecting […]
Oct 25, 2022
Asphalt Solutions Inc., headquartered in Florida, is proud to announce a partnership with AlGol Chemicals in Finland to distribute its time-tested odor suppressant Asphalt Solutions Additive. AlGol Chemicals is leading the way in Europe, developing innovative and high-performance asphalt products for road construction and maintenance. AlGol first used Asphalt Solutions Additive in their facilities in […]
Sep 26, 2022
Sripath’s bio-based ReLIXER® allows rejuvenation of high-RAP mixes in Brisbane, Gold Coast
Sep 26, 2022
Jon M Hall takes an active approach to idle reduction with Earthwave
Sep 26, 2022
Automation solutions offer profitability, productivity amid input HMA price increases at the plant
Sep 26, 2022
The Passive RFID Armour Safety System from Scan-Link Technologies not only aims to help equipment operators detect nearby ground workers, but the system can also be used to identify recurring events and help companies get to the bottom of these potentially hazardous behaviors.
Sep 26, 2022
Honeywell Safety Watch is a real-time location solution (RTLS) for industrial applications designed to provide companies with information about their workers and assets, while also enhancing employee safety.
Sep 26, 2022
Jeani Brasier started working in the asphalt industry in 1994 at Brasier Asphalt. Now, she owns her own company within the construction industry, StoryBuilt Growth Strategy and Marketing.
Sep 26, 2022
The Bissen name has been synonymous with asphalt paving on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula since 1968. After investing in a new paver from Weiler and a new grader from Case, equipped with Leica’s 2D machine control, Bissen Asphalt sees how modern technology can work alongside tradition to take the company to the next level.
Sep 26, 2022
Eliminate high licensing fees when integrating voice, video, text and more contact center workforce management tools
Sep 26, 2022
As the industry investigates balanced mix design (BMD), as well as environmental product declarations (EPDs), LaCroix said recycled plastics could play a role in those conversations.
Sep 26, 2022
Incorporating recycled waste plastics into its asphalt mixes is just one way P&S Paving is pushing the envelope on environmentally friendly practices at the asphalt plant. The also use RAP to the max.
Sep 26, 2022
NVI chose to focus on dry method plastics for a number of reasons, firstly, ease of blending.
Sep 26, 2022
P&S Paving adds recycled waste plastics to the hot mix asphalt (HMA) for an parking lot pilot project.
Sep 26, 2022
Harsco Environmental’s new kind of asphalt incorporates lignin, lower temps and steel
Sep 26, 2022
A recent technical report has found that traffic speed deflectometer devices (TSDDs) testing is time-efficient and suitable to identify weak sections and weak layers of pavements. The device used in the Tennessee research was the TSD from Greenwood Engineering. Here’s how it works…
Sep 22, 2022
This month’s product gallery focuses on paving equipment, pavement maintenance and preservation equipment, and the services and materials used to complete paving and maintenance projects. The team at Road Widener LLC, headquartered in Delafield, Wisconsin, wanted to share with you the increased versatility of its offset vibratory roller attachment with its new spray bar system. […]
Sep 22, 2022
Western Global, Sacramento, announced in August the addition of its third U.S. facility, located in Sacramento. This facility joins the company’s locations in Troy, Michigan, and Pineville, North Carolina, as part of its commitment to add local support and reduce shipping times for customers throughout the United States. The addition of the new Sacramento location […]
Sep 22, 2022
Vogele, a Wirtgen Group company, Antioch, Tennessee, has introduced the “Dash 3” paver generation to the North American market. The 8-foot SUPER 1700-3i track, 8-foot SUPER 1703-3i wheel, the 10-foot SUPER 2000-3i track and 10-foot SUPER 2003-3i wheel pavers are in this group and are available with a range of screed offerings, including front- and […]
Sep 22, 2022
Optronics International, Tulsa, Oklahoma, has introduced its STLW and STL FusionX family of combination stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights. Featuring a signature “X” LED lighting array in their centers, and available in eight SKUs, the FusionX lamps are the newest members of Optronics’ popular Fusion Series combination lamps for use on your work […]
Sep 22, 2022
Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI), Nashua, New Hampshire, offers the PaveScan RDM 2.0 as a full-coverage asphalt density measurement system to identify variations in road quality in real-time and that system is discussed in depth in the June edition’s New Tech department of AsphaltPro. More recently, the company showcased its UtilityScan DF at the American […]
Sep 22, 2022
Elgin Sweeper Company, Elgin, Illinois, released its compact Broom Badger this summer. The sweep path of the new Broom Badger has been increased to 120 inches including dual, 42-inch side brooms. Redesigned hydraulics system is designed to increase productivity. Upgraded operator controls are designed to be easy for new operators to learn and understand. Curved […]
Sep 22, 2022
General Equipment Company, Owatonna, Minnesota, has released the model 102 BITTYBREAKER™. It is a manual impact breaker/tamper designed to provide a simple alternative to jackhammers, sledgehammers and pickaxes to break concrete or frozen ground, cut asphalt, tamp dirt, chop roots, or remove ceramic tiles and brick pavers. It features a lightweight, thin barrel design; weighs […]
Sep 22, 2022
Earthwave Technologies, Indianapolis, has integrated its e-ticketing functionality with OnStation to allow users to pinpoint the exact station location where each load of asphalt is placed on a job site. This new functionality automatically tracks the load from the time it is loaded at the asphalt plant, through its dumping into the paver on the […]
Sep 22, 2022
EarthCam Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, announced in August its partnership with Raken, Carlsbad, California, to make high-resolution live streaming video available within Raken’s construction management platform. More than 39,000 contractors use Raken worldwide to streamline project management and communication. This new collaboration provides live video data from EarthCam cameras for 24/7 insight on […]
Sep 22, 2022
Dynapac North America announced in August that the company has been awarded a cooperative purchasing agreement for its full product portfolio of soil and asphalt rollers, compact equipment, pavers and feeders from Sourcewell. Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited contracts to government, education and […]
Sep 22, 2022
John Deere, Moline, Illinois, is building upon its line-up of compact equipment by expanding its performance tiering strategy with three new models of compact wheel loaders. The new G-tier models include the new 184 G-tier, and the 204 G-tier and 304 G-tier machines. The 184, 204 and 304 G-tier compact wheel loaders are designed to […]
Sep 22, 2022
Blaw-Knox Corporation, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, a division of Gencor, offers the new Blaw-Knox PF-7110B tracked paver. The company calls attention to its all-around visibility and ease of operation. The paver includes an automatic track tensioning system for smooth paving on various terrain. It features a Tier 4 Final D8 235-horsepower (175 kW) engine. It features a […]
Sep 22, 2022
AMIGUARD™ from Asphalt Materials Inc., town, state, is a rapid penetrating emulsion (RPE) that is formulated to penetrate quickly into material. Its reduced surface tension allows it to seep into the pavement voids quickly during pavement construction or maintenance so traffic can be returned to roadways quickly. For more information, visit www.asphalt-materials.com or www.thejointsolution.com.
Aug 29, 2022
Back to Basics: pre-testing you don’t want to skip for mix design
Aug 29, 2022
AEM provides clues to navigating multiple generations in workplace safety culture
Aug 29, 2022
How to Use Connected Data to Increase Aggregates Management Efficiency
Aug 29, 2022
With a few weeks left in the 2022 paving season, AsphaltPro crowdsourced some strategies to retain this summer’s top talent for 2023.
Aug 29, 2022
OnStation’s Automatic Station Finder feature delivers accurate project location information within 2 to 4 feet of accuracy, and location options include stationing, LRS, mile marker, and latitude/longitude.
Aug 29, 2022
Warehouses account for around 40% of Schlouch Inc.’s book of work. But being a part of this warehouse revolution, Schlouch says, is still a relationship game.
Aug 29, 2022
Todd Hendricks of Pioneer Industrial Systems came up with the concept of a robotic maintenance vehicle, developed a RMV division of his company and partnered with SealMaster to make the vehicle a reality.
Aug 29, 2022
Increasing the use of RAP continues to face limitations across the country. However, experts from Ohio, Texas and Michigan offer a message of hope with the advent of BMD.
Aug 29, 2022
G-FORCE trains its franchise owners how to stripe airfields to take advantage of a niche opportunity.
Aug 29, 2022
The history of the Journey Group, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, dates all the way back to 1910 when the company was known as Sioux Falls Construction.
Aug 29, 2022
As mix designs evolve, controlling the fines being fed to the mixing drum is imperative to producing the quality product that will meet spec. To address this need, the team at CWMF Corp. developed a fines metering system for its portable Dust-Eater® baghouses.
Aug 29, 2022
By combining used and new plant equipment, Super Asphalt has expanded its Puerto Rican asphalt production business to the southernmost part of the island.
Aug 27, 2022
By Martin Kirchgassner Operators of asphalt plant and paving equipment can reduce maintenance costs and downtime by taking advantage of the latest wear facing technologies. When critical equipment functions optimally, it consumes less energy; therefore, asphalt plants can benefit from both improved energy efficiency and a lower CO2 footprint. Asphalt production and paving subjects heavy […]
Aug 27, 2022
The Materials Solutions Group of Astec Industries, Chattanooga, has designed and launched its newest portable high frequency screen plant, the PTSC2818VM.
Aug 27, 2022
BROCK, Chattanooga, a manufacturer and supplier of equipment, parts and on-site services to the hot-mix asphalt (HMA) plant industry, announces the opening of a new paint booth and new main office.
Aug 27, 2022
Haver & Boecker Niagara, St. Catharines, Ontario, announced the next-generation Niagara T-Class vibrating screen. Its new design retains the original concentric technology while improving screening uptime and performance with new features, according to the manufacturer. For example, the T-Class deck frame is now primarily lock bolted, rather than welded. The machine also permits cross beams […]
Aug 27, 2022
Major, Candiac, Quebec, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, introduces its FLEX-MAT Modular PLUS screen media. This screen media offers a high open area, efficient stratification, no blinding or pegging, and new and improved wear life comparable to polyurethane screen media, according to the manufacturer. The efficiency-enhancing characteristics of all FLEX-MAT screen media, […]
Aug 27, 2022
Sripath Technologies®, Mahwah, New Jersey, recently finalized an agreement with Alan Wills & Associates, establishing AW&A as its distributor and marketing partner in South Africa and various other countries in Africa. Sripath develops, manufactures and markets a range of additives used to enhance performance of bitumen and asphalt mixes. Sripath is a global company, with […]
Jul 25, 2022
Davis-Bacon Act proposed changes, supplier complications explained
Jul 25, 2022
Through its support of the Earth Moves exhibit at Durham’s Museum of Life and Science, Martin Marietta fosters an understanding of geology in future generations
Jul 25, 2022
A look at the state of the aggregates industry from a data-centric perspective
Jul 25, 2022
James Kelly of C.W. Matthews Contracting said the company regularly uses drones on its paving jobs for tracking progress and as a marketing tool. Here are a few tips to drone safely over the paving train.
Jul 25, 2022
RAP crushing tips from Minnesota contractor using Cobra 230R impact crusher
Jul 25, 2022
Kokosing Materials Inc. Paves the Way toward Net Zero Carbon Emissions with Evotherm® Warm-Mix Asphalt Technology
Jul 25, 2022
Sandvik and Boliden partner to trial additive manufacturing method for metal and ceramic parts
Jul 25, 2022
The Ranger™ J20 mobile jaw crusher from Astec Industries, Chattanooga, is designed for the smaller to mid-range contractors working in tight spaces for applications such as recycling concrete or asphalt; processing sand and gravel, aggregate; or screening topsoil and other materials. Here’s how it works.
Jul 25, 2022
Although the Employee Retention Tax Credit ended for most businesses Sept. 30, 2021, eligible businesses have up to three years to retroactively claim the credit.
Jul 25, 2022
Zonar’s SightIQ consolidates asset diagnostic and work site metrics to reveal areas to reduce cost-per-ton, drive uptime and unearth profits.
Jul 24, 2022
Bitpath Pvt. Ltd., located in Mumbai, India, is an affiliate of Sripath Technologies LLC, New Jersey, USA. Recently, Bitpath and PATH India Ltd. successfully completed a roadway trial, incorporating PGXpand modified bitumen into the wear layer, on a four-lane kilometer stretch of the Agra-Gwalior Highway in India. Lion Engineering Consultants were retained by National Highway […]
Jul 23, 2022
SealMaster Pavement Products & Equipment and Pioneer Industrial Systems (PIS) have introduced the CrackPro Robotic Maintenance Vehicle (RMV). Minimizing labor and keeping crew members off the road, it requires a driver and a person who stays on the back of the unit to monitor application and replenish the crack sealant. The CrackPro RMV’s AI vision […]
Jul 23, 2022
John Deere and Wacker Neuson will collaborate on the development of excavators less than 5-metric-tons, including battery electric excavators, that will be manufactured by Wacker Neuson. Additionally, John Deere will have control of the design, manufacturing and technology innovation, for the 5-9-metric-ton models. Distribution, parts, service and support will continue through the John Deere dealer […]
Jul 23, 2022
HaulHub Technologies, Boston, announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a notice of allowance for its patent application, serial number 17/513,745. This patent application is directed to the use of a digital chain-of-custody system for construction materials that is resilient to wireless connectivity disruption. HaulHub reported on its website: “State transportation agencies […]
Jul 23, 2022
Earthwave Technologies, Indianapolis, offers the FleetWatcher telematics platform to monitor four key safe driver metrics, allowing companies to track and amend driver behavior. This GPS-based platform captures vehicle data from either the FleetWatcher App or from an in-vehicle device. It simplifies safe driver programs by focusing on four key metrics: vehicle speed relative to posted […]
Jul 23, 2022
The team at FAE USA Inc., Flowery Branch, Georgia, displayed four attachments for the paving and quarrying market during World of Asphalt/AGG1 2022 in Nashville. One of those attachments that the company suggested for use in the growing cold in-place recycling (CIR) market is the FAE MTL 225, a “light” version of the multi-task line, […]
Jul 23, 2022
Elgin Sweeper, Elgin, Illinois, has officially announced the new RegenX1®. The RegenX1 is a customer-driven design, mid-dump regenerative air street sweeper. The RegenX1® is a single-engine, truck mounted regenerative air sweeper designed to eliminate the work of maintaining two engines and the cost exposure resulting from “missed” auxiliary engine regenerations. The new sweeper also uses […]
Jul 23, 2022
The Swedish National Road & Transport Institute (VTI) confirmed the fuel-saving performance of the new CA3500D SEISMIC soil roller from Dynapac. In any compaction job, finding the right balance of factors for the best results has always been a science. The CA3500D SEISMIC soil roller, designed to achieve fast, cost-effective compaction while reducing both fuel […]
Jul 23, 2022
Crafco Inc., an Ergon company, Chandler, Arizona, introduces two new equipment innovations for its melter/applicators. Crafco’s new Work Area Camera is designed to improve crew safety and efficiency by providing drivers towing any Super Shot™ Series, Patcher II or EZ Series II melter with instant feedback on crew location. The waterproof backup camera with infra-red […]
Jul 23, 2022
CM Labs Simulations, Montreal, Quebec, has announced the release of its Compact Track Loader (CTL) Simulator Training Pack. It is simulation-based training that replicates machine instability and lift clearance. The vertical lift CTL training pack comes with fork and bucket attachments with progressive learning exercises designed to gradually build the trainee’s skill and confidence. Trainees […]
Jul 23, 2022
CASE Construction Equipment, Racine, Wisconsin, expands its dealer network with the opening of a new 48,800-square-foot facility in Little Elm, Texas, and with two new facilities in Asheville and Leland, North Carolina. with focus on new equipment sales, rental and service. ASCO Equipment Company (ASCO) has opened the facility in Little Elm to provide the […]
Jul 23, 2022
Bomag, Ridgeway, South Carolina, has released the BOMAG BM 2200/65 large planer, weighing in at 60,296 pounds for half-lane milling. It has a 58-inch milling radius. Its conveyor offers a 16-foot discharge height plus larger, 130˚ conveyor slewing angle—65˚ to the left/right of center—allowing material to be discharged into trucks on both sides of the […]
Jul 23, 2022
B2W Software, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has added application programming interface (API) features to its B2W Estimate platform to automate data transfer for customers. The API feature automates connectivity between B2W Software’s flagship estimating application and data sources used to generate estimates. The API also enables a new Production Rate Actuals feature within B2W Estimate, giving […]
Jun 27, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) delivers a 44% increase in core federal highway funding between FY 2021 and FY 2022. Here are three ways the IIJA aims to also amplify work zone safety.
Jun 27, 2022
Pittbos is a new technology platform that aims to help asphalt paving contractors build better estimates and proposals. The platform was designed to meet the estimation, sales tracking and order management needs of asphalt paving companies of any size.
Jun 27, 2022
Superior Asphalt Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan, employs a number of women from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are making a name for themselves in the asphalt industry.
Jun 27, 2022
Missouri producer shares thoughts for updating plant controls
Jun 27, 2022
GreenMantra offers a look at the use of recycled plastic waste for resilient asphalt mixes
Jun 27, 2022
Heijmans incorporates rejuvenated RAP in the runway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Jun 23, 2022
OEMs share their core values from environmental stewardship to optimizing resilience
Jun 23, 2022
WEM Analytics is the most important product our company is bringing to the asphalt marketplace as we head into a CONEXPO-CON/AGG year.
Jun 23, 2022
Tarmac’s Low NOx Burner and Control allow your plant to operate with low emissions.
Jun 23, 2022
With the changes taking place in the industry, SYSTEMS Equipment Corp. is proud to be a leader in the controls/automation industry.
Jun 23, 2022
ACE XP™ aramid polymer fiber additive is a technological breakthrough in both asphalt hot mix and balanced mix design.
Jun 23, 2022
Stansteel’s Tank Manager System™ allows you to monitor and regulate all your AC tanks and hot mix silos.
Jun 23, 2022
Sripath Technologies deploys forward-thinking technologies to deliver better asphalt through engineered materials.
Jun 23, 2022
Reliable Combustion LLC, a subsidiary of Reliable Asphalt Products Inc., offers the revolutionary Vulcan total air burner. The Vulcan burner offers several solutions.
Jun 23, 2022
Process Heating Company (PHCo) Lo-Density® low-watt-density drywell-style heaters improve product quality because they dissipate controlled heat as low as three watts per square inch on the heater’s sheath.
Jun 23, 2022
At Meeker, we provide high quality retrofit components to your asphalt plant. We consider ourselves the “home remodeler” to your asphalt plant. We make your plant run better, more efficient, and provide products with enhanced features that improve upon your original asphalt plant purchase.
Jun 23, 2022
At Kenco Engineering, we help companies in all aspects of the asphalt industry maintain a higher quality in their products by allowing them to maintain a high consistency of their products.
Jun 23, 2022
Ingevity Pavement Technologies offers the asphalt paving industry a suite of sustainable pavement solutions to achieve its global net zero sustainability goals through our warm mix asphalt additives to our emulsifiers for cold in place/cold central plant recycling and rehabilitation treatments.
Jun 23, 2022
Most recently, GSSI introduced the PaveScan RDM 2.0 and PaveScan MDM systems, building on our 30-year legacy of developing ground penetrating radar products for the transportation industry.
Jun 23, 2022
CWMF specializes in drums and baghouses. However, we can offer the entire catalog of hot mix plant equipment. I would say that our most important product offering is customer satisfaction.
Jun 23, 2022
Libra Drum captures real-time visibility and control for blending and total plant automation. With Libra Drum, a fully graphic operator interface eases monitoring complex drum control operations to increase production and accuracy and seamlessly integrate with overhead loadout.
Jun 23, 2022
The number one thing we bring to the marketplace is an authentic focus on delivering on our vision with customers. Our vision is to be known as having the best quality, service, and relationships in the industries we serve.
Jun 23, 2022
The BOMAP app and related technologies of BOMAP Connect and BOMAG JOBLINK help to document and analyze critical project data such as location, number of passes made by the roller and compaction values
Jun 23, 2022
Expanded Double Barrel Lineup: The Double Barrel drum dryer/mixer delivers guaranteed productivity and top-quality mixes while keeping operating costs per ton of mix low and meeting the most stringent environmental codes.
Jun 23, 2022
ALmix manufactures a complete line of drum mix asphalt plants as well as a full line of auxiliary plant equipment and world-class total control systems, allowing contractors to get everything they need under the ALmix brand.
Jun 23, 2022
The number-one most-important product trait that ADM brings to the asphalt marketplace is the company’s approach to the design and manufacture of its continuous-mix asphalt plants.
Jun 23, 2022
Ammann Group, Langenthal, Switzerland, reported on a dryer upgrade to extend the life of a plant for customer Breedon Group in the United Kingdom. The Ammann ABP Universal Asphalt-Mixing Plant began operation in 2004.
Jun 23, 2022
Rubble Master, Ennis, Texas, announced it is elevating the service and operating experience for users through its digitalization, electrification and automation efforts with the launch of the RM XSMART telemetry & fleet management product, which is designed to help contractors get more clarity about their operation, to identify blind spots and improve processes. It also […]
Jun 23, 2022
Process Heating Company offers Lo-Density® Drop-in Tank Heaters for 100%-efficient heating of asphalt and emulsions in both underground tanks and distributor trucks.
Jun 23, 2022
Ingevity announced May 12 an environmental product declaration (EPD) was published for its Evotherm® M1 Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technology.
Jun 23, 2022
Honeywell has introduced the Honeywell Safety Watch, its real-time location solution (RTLS), to help drive safety and security and boost workforce efficiency.
Jun 23, 2022
EvoQuip, a Terex Company, launched its “Think Green, Think EvoQuip” campaign in April 2022
Jun 23, 2022
CWMF, Waite Park, Minnesota, now offers a fines metering system for its portable Dust-Eater® baghouses, allowing producers better control of fines and reducing set-up time.
Jun 23, 2022
Caterpillar announced its new compact wheel loaders May 4 with an expected arrival date in the United States and Canada in fourth quarter 2022.
Jun 23, 2022
The Astec M-Pack from Astec Industries, Chattanooga, is designed for quick setup.
May 25, 2022
Asphalt Industry Prepares to Stem the Tide of Construction Industry Suicide
May 25, 2022
Imagine being able to know the density of the entire pavement without having to take a single core. That’s the ultimate goal behind the new PaveScan MDM (Mixed Design Module) from Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI), Nashua, New Hampshire.
May 25, 2022
The team from Eagle Crusher’ RapiDeploy 1000 is designed to crush, screen, separate and stockpile—all in one pull. Here’s how it works.
May 24, 2022
Not every paver-related original equipment manufacturer (OEM) brought a new launch to World of Asphalt 2022 in Nashville, but some of the iron on the tradeshow floor was seeing its debut for a North American market or for a tradeshow audience.
May 24, 2022
ALLU Group showcased the ALLU Transformer crushing and screening attachment for skid steer loaders at World of Asphalt 2022. The ALLU Transformer D series crushing and screening buckets and the ALLU AC crushers are designed to be used on base machines such as excavators from 4 to 60 tons, and skid steer and backhoe loaders […]
May 24, 2022
The American Rental Association (ARA), Moline, Illinois, has launched its first ARA Certified programs: ARA Certified—Sales, ARA Certified—Service, and the ARA Certified Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) program. ARA Certified—Sales and ARA Certified—Service are online professional development programs designed to teach your employees fundamental knowledge about the equipment rental industry they will need on the […]
May 24, 2022
Broadloop, Louisville, Kentucky, is a paving intelligence platform designed to help asphalt contractors measure and improve key metrics across the paving operation. With the platform, contractors, third party haulers and department of transportation (DOT) members work together for dispatching, e-ticketing, cycle time analysis, dash cams, field process efficiency and more. The Broadloop product harnesses the […]
May 24, 2022
CM Labs Simulations, Montreal, Quebec, developer of Vortex® training simulators, offers the Vortex Edge Plus, which runs CM Labs’ full fleet of earthmoving, lifting and forestry equipment training packs including the excavator, backhoe, dozer, wheel loader, motor grader, and other heavy equipment. Its ease of transport makes the Vortex Edge Plus an optimal hands-on tool […]
May 24, 2022
In April 2021, John Deere, Moline, Illinois, released the John Deere Protect™ Service Plan to better support customers through improved aftermarket and support capabilities. John Deere released March 1, 2022, the John Deere Protect Parts & Fluids Plan, which includes the same John Deere Protect benefits, but with the added flexibility of having the preventive […]
May 24, 2022
Earthwave Technologies, Indianapolis, includes features to prevent theft and aid in equipment recovery in its FleetWatcher telematics platform. The GPS technology allows users to see where any piece of equipment is at any given time, while an included proactive Unauthorized Use feature alerts user if equipment is started after hours. With mobile equipment, time is […]
May 24, 2022
Road Widener, Delafield, Wisconsin, now offers a spray bar system to increase the versatility of its patented offset vibratory roller attachment. The spray bar accessory fits on all the offset vibratory roller attachments and is designed to aid in suppressing dust particles, compacting aggregates and preventing clumping when rolling hot-mix asphalt. The spray bar system […]
May 24, 2022
Takeuchi-US, Atlanta, is opening its first North American manufacturing facility in Moore, South Carolina. The new facility will produce compact track loaders and is expected to employ around 100 people when fully operational. Located off the Moore-Duncan Highway in Moore, Takeuchi’s new 156,000-square-foot production facility and stand-alone office building are close to major thoroughfares I-26 […]
May 24, 2022
On display at the Volvo Construction Equipment booth at World of Asphalt/Agg1 2022 was its DD128C double drum compactor. The 12-ton machine is designed to perform in both traditional paving applications as well as thin lifts, offering eight amplitudes with auto-reversing eccentrics. The DD128C is also equipped with Volvo CE’s Ultra-Pac technology, which automatically sets […]
May 24, 2022
Among the paving products manufactured by Weiler Inc., Knoxville, Iowa, is the self-propelled road widener, available in the W330B, W430A, W530B and W730B models. The machines are designed to place a specific amount of material at the correct grade and slope in one pass, whether on a shoulder or other area with precise strikeoff. For […]
Apr 25, 2022
Trimble paving product manager breaks down 2D compared to 3D paving basics for optimal results
Apr 25, 2022
During a recent webinar from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), Donna Laquidara-Carr, insights research director from Dodge Data & Analytics, shared several insights from the company’s most recent SmartMarket Report on Safety Management in the Construction Industry.
Apr 25, 2022
The ONE Platform from B2W Software, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, aims to enable contractors to win more bids and operate more profitably.
Apr 25, 2022
Steven Skiba started North Star Contracting Inc. in 1998. In 2008, the company expanded into asphalt. Now, it hopes to offer opportunities in the construction industry to the next generation.
Apr 25, 2022
A look at the HCSS software suite that has helped E & B Paving track, grow projects over the past decade
Apr 25, 2022
STRABAG in Slovakia proves asphalt and climate protection go hand in hand
Apr 25, 2022
Polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) is a premium product consisting of liquid asphalt binder combined with polymers to improve overall durability and in-service pavement performance. D&H Equipment, Blanco, Texas, offers production equipment for inline blending, milling and processing of PMA. Here’s how it works:
Apr 25, 2022
California’s long-life asphalt pavement design is a perpetual pavement design that aims to produce a pavement that lasts 40 years or longer with minimal maintenance. A recent project on I-5 near Sacramento put this concept to the test.
Apr 22, 2022
Schlouch Incorporated says slow and steady wins the race when it comes to paving running tracks with tight tolerances.
Apr 22, 2022
WashDOT looks to strategic preservation to see the agency through until IIJA provides more funding for full road rehabilitation.
Apr 22, 2022
TxDOT and FHWA look at LiDAR data for in-the-field adjustments to material spray rates, performance
Apr 22, 2022
New data analysis equipment, software calculates PCI values for you
Apr 22, 2022
Crafco Inc., an Ergon company, Chandler, Arizona, offers cold-mix asphalt producers another design option. They can now make Crafco’s eco-friendly, high performance cold patch using the new HP ER Enhancer mix design and quality assurance provided by Crafco’s team of lab and field technicians. The new HP ER Enhancer is designed to provide producers with […]
Apr 22, 2022
As discussed in the January 2022 article “Alternatives Exist to Source Parts,” some producers and contractors in North America may have found themselves in a pickle when it came to winter equipment repair if they hadn’t planned months in advance. For the 2022 season, the possibility of postponing repairs, upgrades, and maintenance until parts and […]
Apr 22, 2022
Zonar, Seattle, announced the availability of Zonar SightIQ™, which is a real-time analytics solution for construction aggregate operations. The asset productivity and health solution is designed to increase the efficiency and cycle times in pits and quarries by delivering a real-time, consolidated view of—and insights into—an operation’s equipment, machines and vehicles regardless of make, model, […]
Apr 22, 2022
Tarmac International Inc., Lee’s Summit, Missouri, launched its new 30-NOx burner with PLC controller at WOA 2022. The burner features two fuel valves—a primary in the back and a secondary in the center. “We pre-mix the fuel and air early,” President Ron Heap said. The burner uses early mixing of fuel and air along with […]
Apr 22, 2022
Surface Tech has completed the verification process to achieve an environmental product declaration (EPD) for ACE XP Polymer Fiber®, its advanced aramid polymer fiber additive. An EPD is a transparent, objective report that details what a product is made of and how it impacts the environment across its entire lifecycle. The EPD is an independently […]
Apr 22, 2022
Rubble Master, Ennis, Texas, has launched the RM XSMART telemetry and fleet management app to help contractors get more clarity about their operation, to identify blind spots and improve processes. It also assists operators with more information about the condition of their machines to become more proactive and accelerate service processes. RM XSMART is available […]
Apr 22, 2022
Rotochopper equipment owners and operators gathered at Rotochopper’s manufacturing facility in St. Martin, Minnesota, for training the third week of February. The customer service department hosts Rotochopper University annually for companies that have purchased Rotochopper equipment during the past year. The two-day class includes a manufacturing facility tour, equipment operation best practice training, a hands-on […]
Apr 22, 2022
Astec Industries, Chattanooga, announced March 23 and finalized April 1, the acquisition of MINDS Automation Group Inc. (MINDS), headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Belgium. The company develops customizable plant automation control systems for drum, batch, combo/hybrid hot-mix plants, emulsion plants, liquid terminals, silo load-out, ticketing […]
Apr 22, 2022
Mesa Systems Co., town, state, introduced its HD2-Kit to provide aggregates suppliers and plant managers with a stockpile moisture measurement system. To measure the moisture content of construction aggregates—including sand, gravel and crushed stone up to 1.25 inches—the user inserts the SONO-M1 probe into the pile. The HD2 meter then reads and displays the level […]
Apr 22, 2022
MDS is undergoing changes following the acquisition by Terex in 2021. Along with significant investment in its facilities and expanding its distribution footprint, the company has added to its team to help deliver aggressive production growth goals to meet ever growing demand for its products. With the positive changes to MDS ongoing, the company launched […]
Apr 22, 2022
McCloskey International, Keene, Ontario, launched in February its 365SiteConnex connectivity solution for monitoring of McCloskey products. Monitoring a fleet is key to reducing downtime and maintaining efficiency and profitability. With 365SiteConnex, key information for machines can be obtained in just a few clicks, allowing users to review faults or status issues from a single notification […]
Apr 22, 2022
Kenco Engineering Inc., Roseville, California, offers the Uni-Mix System to provide long wear life and quick installation of Uni-Mix parts for your pugmill operations. The recessed bolt heads minimize wear on mounting hardware, and notched shanks allow tips to fit either left or right-hand throw positions, which means no separate inventories for left and right […]
Apr 22, 2022
Haver & Boecker Niagara, St. Catharines, Ontario, named Jon Cheladyn the certified sales manager for Northeastern United States. He brings more than 13 years of industry experience with Haver & Boecker Niagara to his role. In his new position, Cheladyn will serve producers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware.
Apr 22, 2022
Eriez, Erie, Pennsylvania, has invested millions into spare parts inventory within its recently expanded service and repair center, according to John Klinge, Eriez director of strategic sales-aftermarket. Klinge explained that Eriez stocks parts that integrate with Eriez equipment as well as competitors’ products. He said, “We maintain a balance of stock components—such as motors, reducers, […]
Apr 22, 2022
CWMF Corp., Waite Park, Minnesota, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Eagle Electric Service of St. Cloud, a UL listed panel build company and full-service provider of HMA plant equipment controls, automation, installation, service, and maintenance. Management stated: “Our corporate mission has been to go the extra mile to provide exceptional asphalt equipment […]
Apr 22, 2022
Colas USA, Morristown, New Jersey, a leader in road construction, materials, and innovation appointed John Harrington as president and chief executive officer, assuming responsibilities as of March 1, 2022. Harrington succeeds Thierry Le Roch’. Harrington began his career at Colas USA in 2015 as executive vice president of Western Operations, overseeing the subsidiaries of Colaska […]
Apr 22, 2022
CONTROLS Inc., Tucker, Georgia, has released its AUTOTRIAXQube, which is an all-in-one, automatic, triaxial testing system for the lab at your production facility. It is designed to make triaxial testing easier on lab personnel while fitting neatly in any lab and complimenting existing testing capabilities. The manufacturer states all existing accessories already in use with […]
Apr 22, 2022
Clarence Richard Co., Minnetonka, Minnesota, offers the Ez-Flo continuous weigh feeder bin. The manufacturer states you “set it and forget it.” Step 1. Pull up, position the load cells on the solid ground and jack the wheels up off the ground. Step 2. Batch or blend your material most accurately at rates as low as […]
Apr 22, 2022
BROCK, a manufacturer and supplier of equipment, parts and on-site services to the hot-mix asphalt (HMA) plant industry, is pleased to announce the addition of a second shift team to its manufacturing operations in Chattanooga. The second shift team started operating Monday, March 21, 2022. Commenting on the announcement Ben Brock, president and CEO, said, […]
Apr 22, 2022
Blue Smoke Control, a division of Butler-Justice Inc., Anaheim, California, has introduced the X-VOCS™ system for eradicating odor-causing emissions that can be produced as a byproduct during hot-mix asphalt (HMA) production. The X-VOCS system features proprietary carbon absorption technology designed to filter and remove up to 99% of odors and VOCs, such as Hydrogen Sulfide […]
Apr 22, 2022
During the World of Asphalt 2022 tradeshow, Astec displayed a host of new or updated equipment, including a model of its new Astec SESS, which is a self-erect storage silo, designed to work hand in hand with portable plants. The silo is certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Type Evaluation Program […]
Apr 22, 2022
Liquid Asphalt must compete with other products that are refined from crude oil and energy prices are currently soaring due to inflation. Imagine bidding today’s cash price plus the cost of the hedge instead of guessing at some future price. A new app that forecasts future liquid asphalt prices is designed to assist with that. […]
Mar 01, 2022
New leadership and new goals start a New Year for WofA
Mar 01, 2022
Lytx Dash Cams Provide Safety Evidence While Elevating Safety Practices
Mar 01, 2022
During the course of a 48-hour shutdown, Northeast Paving’s crews demolished two 300-foot-long concrete strips running transversely across the runway where the heaving was most severe and replaced them with 14 inches of P-209 aggregate base and surface asphalt.
Mar 01, 2022
3D-printed asphalt with appropriate viscosity could automate future pavement maintenance
Mar 01, 2022
Dodge Construction Network and Versatile offer free study findings on overtime efficiencies
Mar 01, 2022
AsphaltPro discusses the continuing trend of heating longitudinal joints during construction, a practice that allows the contractor to improve density at the joint and achieve full pay.
Mar 01, 2022
Digital documentation, temperature monitoring assures paving quality at lofty bridge height
Mar 01, 2022
Of the cracking tests gaining popularity for their correlation to field results, the Indirect Tensile Asphalt Cracking Test (IDEAL-CT) scores near the top of the class. If your department of transportation (DOT) requires you perform this test on your balanced mix designs (BMD) or other mixes, here’s how to do it.
Mar 01, 2022
Steps to keep the asphalt plant calibrated to keep mixes in spec
Mar 01, 2022
Visit equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers at their booths in person at the World of Asphalt 2022 in Nashville or virtually at their websites online anytime you have the need for additional information.
Mar 01, 2022
All Roads will perform all milling, grading, concrete work and asphalt paving on the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s $400 million CAD project, which expands and improves its Centerm terminal.
Mar 01, 2022
World of Asphalt and AGG1 takes place at the Nashville Music Center in downtown Nashville, March 29-31, 2022.
Mar 01, 2022
Interstate gets $400 million upgrade with asphalt, bridges, overlays, roundabouts and more
Jan 25, 2022
Carolina Sunrock was recently recognized by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) as one of its Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Award winners. Here are a few of their top safety ideas.
Jan 25, 2022
SteelPhalt opens two new asphalt plants, one in Rotherham and one in Cardiff. Both plants produce asphalt using steel slag aggregate.
Jan 25, 2022
When it comes to the design of chip seals, Scott Shuler of Shuler Consultants LLC says there are three primary factors to consider: chip quantity, emulsion quantity, and substrate conditions.
Jan 25, 2022
APAO and RimRiser discuss resilience of roadways with older manhole covers
Jan 25, 2022
Command Alkon discusses digitization’s role in implementing IIJA, lessening workforce shortage woes
Jan 25, 2022
Experts share ways OEMs are working to make construction equipment more sustainable.
Jan 25, 2022
Cargill’s Anova® bio-based additives contribute to sustainability for Puma Bitumen’s WMA production
Jan 25, 2022
To kick off this month’s production-related product gallery, let’s take a look at the dryer drum. While producers will peruse the following pages for aggregate and asphalt production services and products, they can get a drum tip right here from BROCK, headquartered in Chattanooga. That tip focuses on flighting to optimize the veil of material […]
Jan 25, 2022
Identify opportunities to fine tune your asphalt plant production, mix quality and overall operational efficiency with WEM Analytics, a web-based software platform that can be accessed and utilized remotely via a smartphone, a tablet, or a computer, from WEM Automation. WEM Analytics employs a drag n’ drop interface that lets you create additional customized dashboards […]
Jan 25, 2022
PlantDemand, Bay Area, California, gives your team a live, cloud-based, shared calendar to organize sales scheduling and improve visibility of what is coming up at your plant.
Jan 25, 2022
The future of stockpile inspections for the aggregates industry incorporates artificial intelligence, industrial drones
Jan 25, 2022
CWMF, Waite Park, Minnesota, has introduced its patented innovative batcher design that allows you to service your gates without removing the batcher.
Jan 25, 2022
Each SP5E spray injection pothole patcher from Bergkamp Inc. comes with a spray-rate rotary control, joystick and touchscreen display, providing full operator command via Bergkamp’s exclusive “smart patching equipment control system” (SPECS). Here’s how it works.
Jan 24, 2022
Watch animated video demonstrating the unitized asphalt tank heater from PHCo at booth #3119 at World of Asphalt.
Jan 24, 2022
MAJOR, a Haver & Boecker company, headquartered in Candiac, Quebec, introduced in October its FLEX-MAT ID Enabled. The RFID technology tracks and stores screen media data such as panel dimensions and customer-defined details to offer users information at their fingertips for simple reorders. Operations scan the FLEX-MAT panel with the MAJOR app to access product […]
Jan 24, 2022
Steve Klein of Clarence Richard Company shares how to make aggregate stockpiles drain faster.
Jan 24, 2022
BROCK, Chattanooga, has signed an agreement to have booth 1976 at the World of Asphalt/AGG1 Show to be held in Nashville, March 29-31, 2022. This will be the first trade show for BROCK as a company. Ben Brock, president and CEO, said, “Our average years of successful experience in hot-mix asphalt equipment per employee is […]
Jan 24, 2022
Quick setup of durable equipment makes the Astec M-Pack™ relocatable facility an excellent value, according to manufacturer Astec Industries, Chattanooga.
Jan 24, 2022
Ammann Group offers the Ammann RAH50 drying drum retrofit to improve fuel efficiency and recycling capabilities over old drying drums.
Dec 27, 2021
Experts helped compile a set of ideas that smaller employers in the construction industry can implement to encourage workers to check them out, sign on and stay.
Dec 27, 2021
More workers are needed in the industry to help build and maintain the roads and bridges that connect our communities and move our commerce. Here are eight places to look for your next crew member: 1. Find truck drivers with Next Generation Truckers at https://www.nextgentrucking.org/. 2. Find skilled veterans through GI Jobs, which hosts frequent virtual career fairs; Helmets […]
Dec 27, 2021
Peab Asfalt Partners with Butler-Justice to Eliminate Blue Smoke and Odors at Lahti, Finland, Plant
Dec 27, 2021
In early June 2021, Staker Parson executed an innovative test strip at the port of entry, paving a single 6-inch-thick lift of highly polymer-modified asphalt with 1 percent air voids.
Dec 27, 2021
In September 2021, Coulson Excavating Company Inc., placed an innovative new mix known in Colorado as BR-ST (bituminous rich, ST ⅜ minus gradation) on a 4-mile section of State Highway 85.
Dec 27, 2021
Kenco shows how Tullis Inc. and Knife River made quick work of silo repairs
Dec 27, 2021
Asphalt professionals can shop alternatives to get parts, components before spring start-up
Dec 27, 2021
Triax has added another feature to its Spot-r wearable sensors: the ability to control access to a job site by vaccination status.
Dec 27, 2021
Launched earlier this year, OnTraccr is a productivity platform offering time-tracking, communication and project management tools that aims to be easy to use for construction companies of all sizes.
Dec 27, 2021
The AsphaltPro staff continues the tradition of introducing the incoming chairman of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) with 2022 Chairman James (Jim) A. Mitchell.
Dec 27, 2021
Here are seven expert best practices for setting up your equipment—and your crew—for chip seal and fog seal success.
Dec 19, 2021
AsphaltPro offers an overview of exciting tech impacting industry in 2022 and beyond
Dec 19, 2021
Zeus Electric Chassis Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, and EAVX announced in October that they will join forces to develop and commercialize all-electric vocational work truck solutions. Joint development efforts will focus on integration of the JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) commercial truck bodies, utility truck bodies, and vehicle cargo management systems with the Zeus Power Platform, […]
Dec 19, 2021
New pavement removal buckets from Werk-Brau, Findlay, Ohio, are designed to easily wedge under pavement, maximizing the force of the excavator to remove pavement slabs. The unique C-type profile and inclined sides aid the prying action and expedite the removal of broken concrete and pavement slabs. Bottom wear straps provide extra protection and allow a […]
Dec 19, 2021
Wuori Consulting LLC is a paving consulting firm that was developed to assist contractors with achieving specific paving goals. Training operators with best practices and equipment setup, Wuori Consulting strives to support paving contractors dealing with difficult specifications or wanting to improve quality in the field. By implementing technology tools, such as the ground penetrating […]
Dec 19, 2021
Trimble, Sunnyvale, California, and Microsoft announced in October a strategic partnership to develop, build and deliver industry cloud platforms and solutions that connect people, technology, tasks, data, processes and industry lifecycles. Trimble writes: “This partnership expands Trimble and Microsoft’s existing relationship to combine the Microsoft cloud with Trimble’s construction solutions and industry domain knowledge. Trimble’s […]
Dec 19, 2021
In 2017, Ball worked with AsphaltPro magazine to create Asphalt Paving 101, which is an online training course to give paving contractors an always-available, back-to-basics program for new hires. This web-based course includes eight modules that explain the vital roles of the asphalt crew, offer safety information, describe best practices for preparing the paver for […]
Dec 19, 2021
Top Quality Paving and Training, Manchester, New Hampshire, offers week-long, onsite training and instruction for paving crews throughout the paving season. Owner John S. Ball III, began his career with Pike Industries, ultimately running the training program there before setting out to head up his own consulting service for the asphalt industry. He has led […]
Dec 19, 2021
Topcon Positioning Group, Livermore, California, has announced its MC-Max machine control solution. Based on its MC-X machine control platform, and backed by Sitelink3D—the company’s real-time, cloud-based data management ecosystem—MC-Max is a scalable solution for mixed-fleet heavy equipment environments. It is designed to adapt to owners’ machine control and data integration needs as their fleets and […]
Dec 19, 2021
Sripath Technologies®, Mahwah, New Jersey, manufactures and markets ReLIXER®, an elixir of green bio-based oils, used for the rejuvenation of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixes and for pavement repair and maintenance applications. ReLIXER® is a user-friendly rejuvenator for use in hot mix applications, allowing for the use of high levels of RAP, to […]
Dec 19, 2021
Road Widener LLC, Delafield, Wisconsin, offers the offset vibratory attachment patented to allow the host machine to drive safely on flat ground while compacting sloping shoulders, ditches and other hard-to-reach areas alongside the road. See the Here’s How it Works feature in the September 2021 issue of AsphaltPro for details.
Dec 19, 2021
Since its establishment in early 2018, National Equipment Dealers LLC has grown to 14 locations across five states. Over the last few years, a few of those locations have continued to operate under their original legacy company names. Those are Four Seasons Equipment located in Texas; MAY-RHI in the Carolinas; Richardson Service 1991, Inc in […]
Dec 19, 2021
Navistar Inc., Lisle, Illinois, announced in October updates to the International® A26 engine, which are designed to now allow fleets to achieve 10% improved fuel economy since the engine’s initial launch. Here’s the math on that: According to the manufacturer, previous design and system updates account for a 6% fuel efficiency improvement, while the latest […]
Dec 19, 2021
Geophysical Survey Systems Inc., will feature its PaveScan® RDM 2.0 asphalt density assessment tool at the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 101st Annual Meeting, which takes place Jan. 9-13, 2022, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Drop by Booth #831 to see a demonstration of PaveScan RDM 2.0, which uses the dielectric […]
Dec 19, 2021
Takeuchi-US has added EquipmentShare locations in the Las Vegas, Nevada, and San Diego, California, metropolitan areas to its growing North American dealer network. The EquipmentShare location at 412 E. Gowan Road in North Las Vegas will now carry Takeuchi’s full line of compact excavators, wheel loaders and track loaders for sale and rental. The San […]
Dec 19, 2021
Back in August, Element Six, Burghaun, Germany, part of the De Beers Group, launched the HD™ Series, a new range of heavy-duty tools specially designed to provide extended tool life and improved reliability for milling and reclaiming operations. The HD™ Series, which will be fully available in 2022, combines a new larger body and washer […]
Dec 19, 2021
Dynapac North America LLC, Fort Mill, South Carolina, announced the appointment of Jamie Roush to president/general manager, effective Oct. 1, 2021. Roush is a long-time industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the equipment industry. He has been with Dynapac North America since the transition in 2017 and held various management positions at […]
Dec 19, 2021
Crafco Inc., Chandler, Arizona, offers the HP ER Asphalt Cold Patch™. The company states this product is a high performance, ready to use, permanent pavement patching material. It is specially formulated with a proprietary blend of rejuvenating and adhesion promoting additives to improve a repair’s longevity for long-term performance. Produced with no VOCs, the product […]
Dec 19, 2021
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois, announced in November, that it will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to its paving products family. These standard 8-foot size paver and screed combinations include the AP400, AP455, AP500, and AP555 asphalt pavers as well as the SE47 V and SE47 FM asphalt screeds. They […]
Dec 19, 2021
CASE Construction Equipment, Racine, Wisconsin, has released the SV215E and SV217E vibratory soil compactors. Both offer intelligent compaction. The single-drum rollers can provide compaction on grades up to 67 percent thanks to the combination of the axle-free design with low engine position, and the Automatic Traction Control with HX drive propulsion system (standard on padfoot […]
Dec 19, 2021
BOMAG Americas Inc., headquartered in Ridgeway S.C., and owned by the FAYAT Group, is pleased to announce the ever-expanding partnership with CMW Equipment in Missouri. “Joining with BOMAG Americas to provide their equipment to our customers makes for a great fit for us and our customers. We are very excited to tell the BOMAG story […]
Dec 19, 2021
BlueTape, San Francisco, California, launched in November its Buy Now Pay Later financing tool that enables construction professionals to buy their building materials now and pay back over time. According to the company, the feature, “allows builders and contractors all around the United States to start using BlueTape to finance their building supplies invoices and […]
Dec 19, 2021
Astec hosts instructor-led and hands-on training in road construction in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Technical Service Schools are designed for mechanics, field technicians and service technicians who have previous knowledge of electrical and hydraulics schematics. Technicians benefit from valuable learning opportunities to develop technical skills for diagnostics and repair of paving, milling and MTV operations by expert […]
Dec 18, 2021
BoDean Company makes the plant disappear—environmentally
Nov 27, 2021
Intercounty Paving Co. expands milling benefits to area townships – and delivers by closely monitoring yield.
Nov 27, 2021
APS used the Vögele Super 1800-3i SprayJet paver and the VR 600 screed with rear-mounted extensions on New Jersey’s Route 8
Nov 27, 2021
The Florida Department of Transportation hosted an Electric Vehicle Workshop Oct. 21 in which multiple stakeholders discussed private heavy-duty fleets, long-haul trucks, construction vehicles, and other vehicles that would place charging demands on the state’s highway system.
Nov 27, 2021
Perpetual Pavement Award winner SR 210/Ross Clark Circle has gained just 3.3 inches of pavement in 63 years of service.
Nov 27, 2021
AsphaltPro aims to explain the basics of dealing with pyrophoric material in AC tanks.
Nov 27, 2021
HAPI Director Jon Young shares pavement maintenance methods common across the island chain with an eye toward perpetual pavement systems
Nov 27, 2021
Jim Moulthrop highlighted the broad strokes of several best practices from the construction guide in a recent TRB webinar.
Nov 27, 2021
While not the primary focus of many paving companies, considering what software packages to use should be a top decision. There seem to be two general approaches in the market from software providers—the “one stop shop” or the “hub and spoke model.”
Nov 27, 2021
ARA’s new RentalHQ app aims to make it easier to find your next equipment rental on-the-go.
Nov 27, 2021
Allied Market Research offers a look at the bitumen industry’s potential for growth in India
Nov 27, 2021
Cement industry attempts to get green with electric kiln in the European Union
Nov 27, 2021
The fiberbed mist collector from Astec Industries, Chattanooga, is designed to control emission opacity by removing hydrocarbons from the incoming gas stream. Here’s how it works:
Nov 27, 2021
There’s more happening in the world of quality control/quality assurance than finding the most expedient way to implement balanced mix design-favored testing protocol. Let’s take a look at what equipment manufacturers and lab service providers have to offer.
Nov 27, 2021
Preliminary testing with the mobile WLB 10 S laboratory plant from Wirtgen Groupenables foamed bitumen quality to be precisely determined in the lab prior to the start of construction by offering one-to-one simulation of the cold recycling process in the lab.
Nov 27, 2021
Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc., Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, recently announced the new, low activity, license-exempt gauge: the EGauge™ Model 4540 asphalt & soil density gauge.
Nov 27, 2021
The PQI 380 from TransTech is the fourth-generation non-nuclear asphalt density gauge.
Nov 27, 2021
The Asphalt Safe-T Station from Stansteel and Hotmix Parts offers safe in-line AC sampling.
Nov 27, 2021
Bluegrass Testing Laboratory, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a construction materials testing laboratory providing a multitude of materials testing services.
Nov 27, 2021
Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering (ATS), Jacksonville, Florida, offers asphalt performance testing and mix design.
Oct 25, 2021
APAC Mississippi used its new Vögele VF600-3 screed in 2020 for a 10-mile stretch of varying-width paving
Oct 25, 2021
Veteran-owned striping company partners with paving contractor to complete the re-stripe of 42 Lidl parking lots
Oct 25, 2021
Shilling Construction has been testing out an innovative textured screed from AXENOX Construction Solutions since April 2020. During that time, the system has moved from social media curiosity to the crew’s favorite screed.
Oct 25, 2021
Working for the family business, Aztec Paving, was never a question for Pat Ferry, nor his father, Bob. The third-generation business has operated in San Diego for 51 years.
Oct 25, 2021
STACK Construction Technologies, Cincinnati, Ohio, is a cloud-based preconstruction platform that allows asphalt contractors to perform takeoffs, create estimates and generate bid-ready proposals, as well as collaborate with their teams in real-time anywhere, from any device.
Oct 25, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires the availability of eyewash stations and emergency showers within the work area for immediate emergency use in all facilities “where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials,” states regulation 29 CFR 1910.151(c). At the asphalt plant, eyewash stations and emergency […]
Oct 25, 2021
In this month’s Off the Mat article, we will discuss how the highest performing paving contractors use the months-in-backlog analytic to drive the decision of procuring new project opportunities.
Oct 25, 2021
For highway class paving power, the 10-foot PF-7110B tracked asphalt paver from Blaw-Knox Corporation, Orlando, Florida, features a Tier 4 Final D8 235-horsepower (175 kW) engine designed to improve fuel efficiency by up to 5%. Here’s how it works:
Oct 25, 2021
As we wind down the 2021 construction season, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and service and materials suppliers offer information on products, components and industry moves that could enhance or impact your bottom line. The next few pages contain the latest in plant and production-related services you should have in mind as you shut down for […]
Oct 25, 2021
The ALmix split-level control house is a durably built, steel tube construction, two-story unit comprised of a control cabin and motor control room. The split-level control house comes in both portable and relocatable designs, including the ability to be placed on top of a customer’s building. In the control cabin, the facility’s start-stop station, blending […]
Oct 25, 2021
The Heli-Tank from Astec, Chattanooga, Tennessee, is designed to give producers two liquid tanks in one.
Oct 25, 2021
CWMF, Waite Park, Minnesota, is introducing the CWMF USP-20 AC unload pump. Product features include jacketed pump with jacketed relief valve, 20 HP 230/460V 3ph electric motor, and skid mounted for ease of installation. Additionally, the hot oil circuit is plumbed for easy hook up to your existing hot oil system supply and return. Designed […]
Oct 25, 2021
Curry Supply offers the Peterbilt 348 4,000-gallon on-road water truck for your dust control needs. The unit features ASTM A36 steel construction; internal baffles; a 24-inch manway with mesh lift-out grate; water level indicator; 4-inch by 3-inch water pump; two front-flushing, one side, and two rear, independently controlled spray heads with air-operated valves; a manual […]
Oct 25, 2021
With the construction season winding down in parts of North America, owners may be looking at indoor air quality in offices, control houses, labs, and so on. With COVID-19 still active worldwide, eradicating the virus while it’s airborne is crucial to mitigating its transmission. Energy Cloud, a clean-tech company specializing in healthy buildings and energy […]
Oct 25, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates—and the public—to participate in the agency’s National Environmental Justice Community Engagement calls, now happening biweekly, to discuss and receive feedback on all aspects of EJ at EPA with partners and communities. It would behoove hot-mix asphalt producers to be involved. “The voice of […]
Oct 25, 2021
The CP-20 and TP-25 suspended permanent magnets from Eriez®, Erie, Pennsylvania, offer cost-saving benefits to operators when installed upstream of crushers, shredders, grinders and other size-reduction equipment, according to the manufacturer. According to Eriez experts, tracking studies and customer testimonials, the expense of one of these high-powered permanent magnets is justified when considering that the […]
Oct 25, 2021
Haver & Boecker Niagara, St. Catherines, Ontario, launched the next generation Niagara F-Class vibrating screen at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas. The vibrating screen is now primarily manufactured with vibration-resistant lockbolts instead of the traditional welding used in previous designs. Bar rails are now fastened to the cross beams with lockbolts. The new machine also […]
Oct 25, 2021
Kenco Engineering Inc., Roseville, California, has engineered multiple wear solutions for the asphalt industry since its founding in 1957, including its recent tungsten carbide impregnated (TCI) extra heavy-duty augers. Whether used as dust fines reject augers or asphalt transfer augers, Kenco’s use of the unique TCI process is designed to ensure the auger achieves the […]
Oct 25, 2021
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been elected 2021-2022 chair of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The announcement was made during the association’s national convention, held Sept. 26-29 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Nye has been chairman of Martin Marietta since 2014, CEO and director […]
Oct 25, 2021
ProStack, a Terex brand, has appointed Comeco as the authorized distributor for Peru. Comeco will represent the full ProStack portfolio of bulk material handling and product stockpiling conveying equipment across the country. Lee Nesbitt, ProStack Global Sales Manager said “I am delighted to welcome Comeco as the latest addition to the ProStack family. They are […]
Oct 25, 2021
Rotochopper, headquartered in St. Martin, Minnesota, has added the 365R tracked radial stacking conveyor to the equipment they offer to meet the material handling needs of their customers. “As we continue to look for ways that Rotochopper can help our customers streamline their operational processes and improve their bottom lines, the 365R conveyor is a […]
Oct 25, 2021
The Tank Manager System™ from Stansteel®, Louisville, Kentucky, allows plant operators and superintendents to monitor and regulate all their AC tanks and hot mix silos.
Oct 25, 2021
JP Mitchell has joined Terex MPS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as regional sales manager for the Cedarapids, Simplicity, and Canica crushing and screening equipment. He brings an engineering background and 15 years of aggregate industry experience to the role. “We are excited to have JP on board as he brings valuable experience to the team with […]
Oct 25, 2021
TRU-Vu Monitors Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, has released a line of 13.3-inch industrial-grade LCD monitors. The compact VM-13.3G video displays measure 12 inches by 7 inches by 1.5 inches and feature 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution and 400 nits of brightness. The powder-coated steel enclosure and TRU-Vu’s exclusive TRU-Tuff treatment ensures maximum shock and […]
Oct 25, 2021
Hot in-place recycling (HIR) is a pavement preservation treatment where an asphalt pavement is heated and remixed on-site and in-place reusing 100 percent of the existing materials. Here’s how Gallagher Asphalt utilizes the practice around the nation.
Sep 27, 2021
Bergkamp Inc., Salina, Kansas, has launched the SP5E spray injection pothole patcher, which replaces the company’s SP5 spray patcher.
Sep 27, 2021
Plant instructor shares tips to meter dust for controlled use in mix production
Sep 27, 2021
Learning concepts to train your production, paving crews for 2022 and beyond
Sep 27, 2021
I-Move Kentucky will be the largest single construction project in Kentucky since the Ohio River bridges project was completed in 2016. Hall Contracting, Louisville, Kentucky, began work on the project in May 2020.
Sep 27, 2021
Jacketing, material integrity play crucial roles in optimal asphalt pump functionality
Sep 27, 2021
Employers participating in OSHA’s on-site consultations may qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections.
Sep 27, 2021
U.S. Army Corps project takes equipment staging, best practices for steep, narrow paving performance
Sep 27, 2021
CONEXPO-CON/AGG vendors offer estimating advice for contractors
Sep 27, 2021
New measuring and estimating add-on builds more customization for contractors using Go iPave.
Sep 27, 2021
Ohio trials asphalt mix overlay alternatives for low volume roads—those with around 500 vehicles per day. Here are the results.
Sep 27, 2021
Producers lose efficiency to carryback on conveyor belts. One way to extend the life of the belt and prevent carryback is to install a belt cleaner. Here’s how the VDG belt cleaner works.
Sep 27, 2021
Stansteel offers how-to improve operations with top 5 controls fixes
Sep 26, 2021
The Vögele Super 1800-3i SprayJet paver with VR 600 screed with rear-mounted extensions offers a way to place to place ultrathin bonded overlays without worrying about tack tracking or pickup in front of the paver. Using polymer-modified emulsion from the onboard tank, a computer-controlled spray system built into the Super 1800-3i SprayJet places a bond […]
Sep 26, 2021
HCSS, Sugar Land, Texas, was named to BuiltWorlds 2021 Infrastructure Tech 50 List, which features leading companies that offer cutting-edge infrastructure technology. HCSS HeavyBid won in the Preconstruction Planning category and HCSS HeavyJob earned a top spot in the Construction Management category. “We are delighted that HeavyJob and HeavyBid have been recognized for the value […]
Sep 26, 2021
With an operating mass of 27,340 pounds and 84-inch drum width, the CC6200 VI is the largest in Dynapac’s tandem rollers lineup.
Sep 26, 2021
BOMAG Americas, Ridgeway, North Carolina, announces its ever-expanding relationship with Road Machinery LLC in Arizona.
Sep 26, 2021
The Astec RP-250 is a heavy-duty 10-foot paver from Astec Industries, Chattanooga, that combines the advantages of rubber tires with the tractive effort of a crawler paver.
Sep 26, 2021
The updated second quarter forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA), Moline, Illinois, called for equipment rental revenue to exceed $47.8 billion in 2021, nearly a 3.5% increase over 2020 and greater than first quarter’s forecast that called for a 3.1% increase this year.
Sep 26, 2021
Here are three considerations to help contractors select an appropriate trailer for safe, efficient paving equipment hauling.
Aug 24, 2021
When Morgan Asphalt started its proactive safety incentive program, the company is seeing more traction on its safety initiatives as a company.
Aug 24, 2021
AEM offers tips to reduce business operating costs
Aug 24, 2021
Road construction companies are a core partner in the Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) initiative. Here’s how you can get engaged in the project.
Aug 24, 2021
Team achieves low temperatures, low emissions paving a tunnel under Karlsruhe’s Kriegsstrasse road.
Aug 23, 2021
Detect various distresses and perform pavement enhancements with new available technologies
Aug 23, 2021
The offset vibratory roller attachment from Road Widener LLC is designed to increase safety and eliminate rollover accidents on sloped shoulders. Here’s how it works.
Aug 23, 2021
Terracon’s pavement maintenance management plan brings cost savings to entire campus network
Aug 23, 2021
Everyone knows the construction industry at large is facing a workforce shortage. What may come as a surprise is the degree to which technology can assist in maximizing the efficiency of your workers, while also reducing turnover and minimizing safety incidents.
Aug 23, 2021
When Waste Management wanted to upgrade a gravel lot at its facility in Springdale, Arkansas, Pavecon stepped in to suggest stabilization and a new asphalt surface course. This saved WM 27 percent of what it would have paid to reclaim the existing lot!
Aug 23, 2021
For this issue that focuses on quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA), the product gallery this month dives into the plant components that help producers focus on quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA). To kick off the department, the team from MINDS Inc., headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, provided the following article regarding its plant software suite. After years […]
Aug 23, 2021
The Accu-Track™ Advantage control system from Stansteel, Louisville, Kentucky, is the evolution of over 45 continuous years of upgrading combinations of logic, software and hardware to equip an asphalt plant to control machinery and systems. The result is production of better hot-mix asphalt (HMA) in a dependable, repeatable way, minimizing errors, and having a series […]
Aug 23, 2021
Vulcan burners are total air burners with a single motor and a coaxial blower, which provides a near-linear fan curve. They can be run on multiple fuels, simultaneously if required. There are optional blower mount configurations, and they can be converted from long to short nose. Vulcan Burners are designed to be low maintenance—the direct […]
Aug 23, 2021
EvoQuip®, a Terex brand, has launched the FalconTM range of finishing screens to its product portfolio. The Falcon range consists of the Falcon 1220 and Falcon 1230, providing a solution for scalping, screening and stockpiling in self-contained units. The first of the Falcons has landed in the United States with EvoQuip distributor Midwest Crushing and […]
Aug 23, 2021
BROCK, a supplier of equipment, parts and on-site construction services for hot-mix asphalt plants, announced the relocation of all operations to a 108,000-square-foot facility on 23 acres in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The new company address is 2011 West Polymer Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The BROCK team also announces the addition of Greg Jones to the company. […]
Aug 23, 2021
Mark your calendar for opening day. Registration opening day, that is. The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo are gearing up for their return to the first in-person edition of the combined show since 2019 when opening day ribbon is cut this coming March 29 at the Nashville Music […]
Jul 23, 2021
Tilcon’s Pine Orchard Dock offers its customers the benefits of barging aggregates
Jul 23, 2021
A $67 million project on Interstate 255, performed by The Kilian Corporation, was among the first Rebuild Illinois projects. Rebuild Illinois aims to make $45 billion worth of investments in roads, bridges, railroads, state facilities and more by 2025.
Jul 23, 2021
NDDOT has launched its autonomous impact protection vehicle program to protect construction crews.
Jul 23, 2021
The suite of live streaming webcams and related services from EarthCam have been used on thousands of infrastructure construction projects around the globe.
Jul 22, 2021
The team at Stockpile Reports offers the following steps to use an iPhone app, such as the Stockpile Reports iPhone App for On-Demand Measurement, to calculate the densities of your aggregates stockpiles.
Jul 22, 2021
SmartMIX boosts recycling content in a balanced mix design demonstration project in Coffee County, Alabama.
Jul 22, 2021
While OSHA’s rule has been in place since 2016, MSHA is likely to lower exposure thresholds in its own rule
Jul 22, 2021
NCAT researcher Fan Yin offers breakdown of how to perform the Hamburg Wheel Track Test for BMD results.
Jul 22, 2021
A joint venture of Cooperativa Muratori e Cementisti di Ravenna, Ital Thai, and Song Da Corporation is using a Terex MPS plant to produce aggregates in Laos.
Jul 22, 2021
The engineering team at Kleemann has designed the Spective user interface system to make crushing plant controls easier to manage from day one. Here’s how it works.
Jul 22, 2021
Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offer telematics and tracking systems to assist with everything from fleet management to material delivery. The article “Asphalt Industry OEMs Target What Each Operator Needs” is a touch dated but contains a baseline for you to check out at theasphaltpro.com. Definitely peruse any of the more recent New Tech department […]
Jul 22, 2021
Protecting eyes at the workplace or jobsite is of critical importance. Wiley X®, Livermore, California, offers an assortment of ANSI-rated protective eyewear for 2021. Founded in 1987 by Myles R. Freeman Sr., a proud U.S. veteran with a simple idea: provide superior protective eyewear to the brave men and women who defend our country. Wiley […]
Jul 22, 2021
The SE10F front-mounted screed from Weiler Inc., Knoxville, Iowa, offers a rigid frame to prevent flexing and in-line extension cylinders with full wrap-around slider bearings to reduce extension deflection. Trailing edge screed plate adjusters are easily accessible for quick leveling, according to the manufacturer. 675-volt, U-shaped heating elements provide 20-minute heat up time and reduce […]
Jul 22, 2021
Takeuchi-US, Atlanta, Georgia, has hired Shann Cooke as its new Midwest regional product manager. Cooke will now be responsible for supporting all the company’s dealers and national rental accounts in the Midwest region, which includes the states of Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. He will also train the region’s salesforce on product […]
Jul 22, 2021
StaCool Industries, Lecanto, Florida, maker of the StaCool Vest™ core body cooling system, unveiled its new website to allow users to search for cooling vests for personal use or industrial applications, compare models available, find and replicate past orders, purchase online, track shipments, and even manage payments. Packed with information, the online home to the […]
Jul 22, 2021
The Crosby Group, a lifting, rigging and load securement hardware manufacturer headquartered in Richardson, Texas, has acquired Speedbinders, which is a manufacturer of load binders for heavy duty load securement. Robert Desel, CEO of The Crosby Group, said, “We are thrilled to expand our best-in-class load securement portfolio with Speedbinders. The torque drive technology’s dual […]
Jul 22, 2021
Sakai America Inc., Adairsville, Georgia, announced Frost Machines, Powell, Wyoming, as a new authorized dealer with areas of responsibility including Northern and Western Wyoming, Eastern Idaho and all of Montana. The dealership includes sales, parts, and service of the heavy equipment product lines of asphalt rollers and soil compactors, as well as all light equipment […]
Jul 22, 2021
Lutec of Germany offers the Comicat 140 machine for grinding asphalt, concrete and terrazzo. The company stated it’s used regularly to prepare floors in retail centers, industrial buildings, hospitals, and parking garages, as well as to prepare bridge, concrete road, and asphalt road surfaces for resurfacing. Without a conveyor, it mills surfaces up to 3 […]
Jul 22, 2021
John Deere, Moline, Illinois, introduced in May its construction equipment service program, John Deere Protect™ Service Plan. Through this program, routine maintenance is performed at every 500-hour interval by an experienced John Deere dealer. The program is designed to decrease long-term ownership costs and reduce customer risk.
Jul 22, 2021
Hampton Products International Corp., Foothill Ranch, California, has announced that its Keeper® Combat™ ratchet tie downs are now available at The Home Depot. Keeper Combat ratchets feature a strong steel ratchet with “No Slip Grip” handles and vinyl-coated S-hooks to prevent scratching and marring. Leading the family of products is the 16-foot Combat ratchet tie […]
Jul 22, 2021
Chemtek Inc., Morrisville, North Carolina, now offers a new disposable tote option for 275-gallon and 330-gallon quantities of its biodegradable asphalt cleaner, PavePro Green. The company stated one of its main objectives is to achieve maximum sustainability in its manufacturing processes and product offerings. The company now extends its sustainability efforts to include product packaging. […]
Jul 22, 2021
Caterpillar Inc. announced the availability of “The Fundamentals of Equipment Economics” web-based training course, designed to help construction business owners and fleet managers reduce equipment costs, extend and optimize machine life, and improve profitability through proven, data-driven principles. Built on over 50 years of experience, Caterpillar has partnered with industry expert Mike Vorster to develop […]
Jul 22, 2021
ASV Holdings Inc., Grand Rapids, Minnesota, has grown its presence in the United States with the introduction of 21 new dealer locations across six dealers. They include ROMCO Equipment Co., Carrollton, Texas; Volvo Construction Equipment and Services, Corona, California; Stone Equipment Co., Montgomery, Alabama; J.W. Turf, Chicago, Illinois; Sherlock Equipment Sales, Bremerton, Washington; and Rowe’s […]
Jul 22, 2021
The Astec Industries RP-250 is a heavy-duty 10-foot (3-meter) asphalt paver that combines the advantages of rubber tires with the tractive effort of a crawler paver.
Jul 22, 2021
ServiceLink from Ammann Group has been updated to simplify customer access to machine data that makes jobsites more transparent, productive and profitable.
Jun 25, 2021
When American Pavement was hired to repair the parking lot, the company decided full depth reclamation (FDR) was the best course of action so Amazon would have a new pavement from the subgrade up.
Jun 25, 2021
Simon, a Colas company, Cheyenne, Wyoming, wins two awards from Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association for its work on SH-14.
Jun 25, 2021
Kokosing’s safety team invests in lone worker safety devices from Blackline Safety Corp, an investment that has earned the company the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s 2020 Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation Award.
Jun 25, 2021
Bomag’s ION Dust Shield positively charges fine dust particles, creating permanently bonded coarse dust. Here’s how it works.
Jun 25, 2021
To get consistent production, your operation requires on-spec materials delivered in a metered, measured fashion. For the savvy plant operator, perusing lists of parts and services such as what you’ll find on the next few pages is part and parcel of doing business. The plant and production related original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who provided information […]
Jun 25, 2021
While almost any Astec burner can be configured for a retrofit application, Astec recently launched a new burner designed to offer several advantages for retrofit customers. When creating the new Astec Versa Jet™ burner, Astec engineers reimagined the asphalt plant burner to create a new system that takes an evolutionary leap forward. According to the […]
Jun 25, 2021
BROCK, Chattanooga, Tennessee, announces Junior Lasley has joined the company as manufacturing manager. Lasley comes to BROCK after spending all 33 years of his working career at Astec Inc. At the time of his departure, he was responsible for most of the manufacturing facility that produced hot-mix asphalt equipment. Commenting on the addition of Lasley, […]
Jun 25, 2021
Caterpillar offers in the 9- to 11-tonne (10- to 12-ton) wheel loader class, the new Cat® 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders, stating they are up to 10% more productive and lower maintenance costs up to 20% when compared to the previous 980M and 982M powershift models. New to this class of medium wheel loaders, […]
Jun 25, 2021
Cedarapids®, a Terex brand, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has introduced new options for the MHS6203 and MHS8203 screen modules including a wash plant option and a feed box and support structure. The screen modules feature the TSV Series horizontal screens, combining the high g-force El-Jay™ oval stroke action and a large blending chute for […]
Jun 25, 2021
Asphalt producers and contractors are endorsing Invigorate® rejuvenator, a soybean-oil derived additive designed to increase the amount of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and shingles (RAS) used in paving projects. The favorable reviews stem from a successful run of trial projects in 2020, as use of recycled asphalt with Invigorate reached as high as 45%. Colorbiotics, […]
Jun 25, 2021
Command Alkon, Birmingham, Alabama, and Libra Systems, a subsidiary of Command Alkon, are pleased to offer the Silo Safety System to ensure the safety of the driver and vehicle and eliminate loss of material in overhead silo loadout situations. The standalone system is designed to support operations that have any type of overhead loadout scenario. “Once […]
Jun 25, 2021
The Model CT, as manufactured by Conveyor Components Co., Croswell, Michigan, is comprised of a control unit and tilt probe, which is designed to sense the presence or absence of material. The cULus-listed control unit is enclosed in a cast aluminum housing with external red and green LED status indicator lights and surface mount printed […]
Jun 25, 2021
Core, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, announced the launch of Crews by Core Pro, a Labor Operating System (LaborOS). This new, single solution platform offers the capability to hire, and manage crews with a task and labor management tool that syncs with your existing systems, to get labor onsite, improve communication and reduce rework. Since […]
Jun 25, 2021
The Wedge-Lok™ Tire Suspension System from CWMF Inc., Waite Park, Minnesota, has been in use for over 25 years. The design allows the end user to secure the tire to the drum and eliminate tire slippage by simply adjusting setscrews. The inclined plane mechanism provides superb holding strength and there is no need to apply […]
Jun 25, 2021
Durex Products Inc., Luck, Wisconsin, a manufacturer of wire and polyurethane screen media technologies, announces its recent hire of Bob Doll, who joins as a regional sales manager covering the Eastern United States. “As an effort to increase our Eastern U.S. market presence, we are excited to have Bob onboard,” said Chad Hackett, president of […]
Jun 25, 2021
Eriez® recently completed a 38,000-square-foot expansion to its Wager Road facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, giving the company more space to provide full-scale testing of its largest equipment and expand global research and development (R&D) activities. According to Eriez, the Wager Road expansion was required to support strategic growth initiatives for product testing, global research and […]
Jun 25, 2021
Powerscreen Crushing and Screening, the authorized distributor for EvoQuip’s compact mobile crushing and screening equipment for Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Indiana has opened a new facility that encompasses a five-acre site with office, warehouse and workshop facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana. Heading up the new facility is Connor Cobane, originally from Carrickmore, Northern Ireland, a […]
Jun 25, 2021
Kubota Engine America, Lincolnshire, Illinois, offers the newly developed D902-K, announced by Kubota Corporation’s president and representative director, Yuichi Kitao, as “Kubota’s first electronically controlled diesel engine below 19 kW.” The D902-K will bolster Kubota’s diesel engine line as it responds to various regional emission standards, including EPA Tier 4, Stage V, China IV standards and […]
Jun 25, 2021
McCloskey International, Keene, Ontario, has unveiled the I4C, the latest entry into McCloskey’s impact crusher line. According to the manufacturer, it brings the power and productivity of a 44.3-inch (1,125-mm) impactor to a compact footprint for maximum maneuverability. The 44-inch impact crusher has been designed with a deeper chamber, creating greater tramp release space. With […]
Jun 25, 2021
MAJOR, headquartered in Candiac, Quebec, has appointed Manganese Crushtech Systems its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer in Africa. The company will serve customers in Zimbabwe. Manganese Crushtech Systems offers MAJOR’s screen media solutions, including FLEX-MAT high-vibration wire screens in tensioned and modular versions.
Jun 25, 2021
Powerscreen, a Terex company, continues its decarbonization story with its electrification strategy, including the brand-new Eco-Warrior battery powered screener. Neil Robinson, Powerscreen product and applications manager said, “Some may view this topic as a recent trend, but for Powerscreen, decarbonization is multi-faceted and has always been at our core. The Powerscreen mobile concept has always […]
Jun 25, 2021
The new Ruckit Field app from Command Alkon is designed to bring increased visibility to the jobsite. Superintendents and foremen can view all orders, trucks and tickets in one place. The Ruckit Field app enables the user to approve hauler time against the job, view critical cycle information, and order trucks for current or future […]
Jun 25, 2021
The Accu-TrackTM Advantage control system from Stansteel, Lexington, Kentucky, is the evolution of over 45 continuous years of upgrading combinations of logic, software and hardware to equip an asphalt plant to control machinery and systems. The result is production of better hot-mix asphalt (HMA) in a dependable, repeatable way, minimizing errors, and having a series […]
May 24, 2021
City Asphalt LLC saw a shining opportunity beneath the rust of its old Staten Island asphalt plant. In 2020, it began running its new 400 tph Gencor Drum Mix Ultraplant.
May 24, 2021
Top quality in asphalt mix production goes to sister companies in Colorado
May 24, 2021
With Dynapac’s 255-degree seat rotation feature – a new option on all sixth-generation rollers – the operator can see what’s in front of the machine, to the left and right, and partially behind the machine.
May 24, 2021
Bituminous Roadways Inc., Minneapolis, is celebrating 75 years in business. Today, the company employs more than 220 people during the paving season. However, it all began with a three-man crew in 1946.
May 24, 2021
In 2011 and 2012, two projects were spray sealed in Australia to evaluate the relative performance of seals constructed using various grades of polymer modified binders (PMBs). Here are the results.
May 24, 2021
Pavo is a new pavement inspection tool launched November 2020 by Strada Imaging that aims to make manual data collection on visual surveys of roads easier.
May 24, 2021
Roadtec’s Maintenance Mode was launched on its RX-505e at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to make it simple for the operator to lockout the machine during routine maintenance.
May 24, 2021
New and old crumb rubber technology work together for Henderson County surface mix
May 24, 2021
Carbonmastic asphalt is part of complete tire recycle solution
May 24, 2021
UAE Construction Crisis GlobalData’s MEED shared that a first-quarter decision by Abu Dhabi Airports Company to pull contractors’ performance guarantees for the Midfield terminal building project at Abu Dhabi International airport is another sign that the United Arab Emirates’ construction sector is in a full-blown crisis. Colin Foreman, the deputy editor of GlobalData’s MEED, said: […]
May 24, 2021
To assist in dust return as well as environmental excellence, the team at CWMF developed the Dust-Eater Reverse-Flow Baghouse. Here’s how it works.
May 24, 2021
With in-person gatherings still stymied by pandemic worries, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and parts manufacturers are finding creative ways to share their new offerings with the marketplace. Over the next few pages, check out paving and pavement maintenance equipment that OEMs have shared via virtual press conferences and industry announcements. We’ll start with a look […]
May 24, 2021
ALLU Group Inc., East Brunswick, New Jersey, has added Stowers Machinery Corp., Knoxville, Tennessee, as its newest dealer for the full line of ALLU Transformer and ALLU Crusher material processing attachments. The company has six locations in Tennessee.
May 24, 2021
Bergkamp Inc., Salina, Kansas, has launched the SP5E spray injection pothole patcher to replace the company’s SP5 spray patcher. Using Bergkamp’s smart patching equipment control system (SPECS) with material mix control technology, the units are equipped with a joystick and touchscreen display to provide full operator control. The SPECS system is designed to control material […]
May 24, 2021
Dynapac North America, Fort Mill, South Carolina, has added the CC1300 VI (4.3 ton) and CC1400 VI (4.75 ton) rollers to its VI generation compact asphalt roller range.
May 24, 2021
Fontaine Heavy-Haul, Springville, Alabama, has introduced the new Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR for the road construction industry. The trailer features a low front approach angle of 9 degrees and a removable center bogie section to accommodate excavators. Todd Anderson, vice president sales and marketing, said: “It boasts 55 tons in 16 feet or 50 tons in […]
May 24, 2021
GSSI announces a comprehensive training program for new and existing customers on how to use GSSI equipment safely and effectively in the field. More than a hundred virtual and in-person classes will be held in 2021.
May 24, 2021
GSSI announced InstroTek Inc., based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, will serve as national and international distributor of GSSI’s PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density gauge. Instrotek will exclusively represent the PaveScan to paving contractors, pavement management, materials test laboratories and municipalities in the United States, while GSSI will continue to work with Federal and […]
May 24, 2021
HCSS myField is designed for operators, laborers, flaggers, truck drivers, craftsmen and office personnel. Instead of verbally communicating with the foreman, myField allows crew members to directly clock in or submit their time and information about what they worked on that day. Once submitted, the foreman receives a copy and can review events and times […]
May 24, 2021
John Deere, Moline, Illinois, has rolled out performance-tiering with its utility loaders. Available first on the wheel loader lineup, the Performance Tiering Strategy supports customers by providing machine solutions built for various applications and jobs to enhance profitability and efficiency. Moving away from the traditional series letter designations, the Performance Tiering Strategy provides three tiers […]
May 24, 2021
Road Widener LLC, Delafield, Wisconsin, offers an offset vibratory roller attachment. The attachment’s offset, patented design allows the host machine to drive on flat ground while compacting sloping shoulders, ditches and other hard-to-reach areas alongside the road. The offset vibratory roller attaches to most loaders, graders, compact track loaders and skid steers, according to the […]
May 24, 2021
Takeuchi-US, Atlanta, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at its new 37,000-square-foot training center at 113 Bonnie Valentine Way in Pendergrass, Georgia, March 25. Located next door to the company’s headquarters, the Takeuchi Training Center will now be the site of sales and technical instruction for the company’s salespeople, dealer principals, dealer technicians […]
May 24, 2021
Trimble, Sunnyvale, California, introduced the Trimble® Roadworks 3D paving control platform for asphalt pavers, the next-generation platform for 3D asphalt paving control systems. The Android-based application runs on the 10-inch (25.7 centimeter) touch-screen Trimble TD520 display. Trimble Roadworks software has a familiar interface for Trimble users. Each operator can personalize the interface to match their […]
May 24, 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced Compact Assist Start, a new introductory package of their intelligent compaction system, Compact Assist. “If a customer hasn’t used intelligent compaction before, then Compact Assist Start is the perfect introduction for them,” said Mark Eckert, product manager, Volvo CE. “Giving their operators real-time information on pass and temperature mapping in a […]
May 24, 2021
Western Global, Troy, Michigan, has appointed Josh Pogozelski as its eastern United States fuel distribution regional account manager. It has appointed Michael O’Brien, regional sales manager, and Sydney Talbot, sales support representative, as the new Southeast U.S. regional sales team.
May 24, 2021
The new Center for Training and Technology (CTT) facility at Wirtgen America’s Antioch, Tennessee, campus offers comprehensive training for members of the road construction industry.
May 24, 2021
XL Specialized Trailers, Manchester, Iowa, is offering new financing for their trailer buyers with the XL Specialized Capital program. A simple finance option, XL Specialized Capital is available for all new 2020 model year or newer XL trailers sold in the United States. The introductory rate at press time was 3.99 percent for 24 to […]
Apr 26, 2021
Keathley Line Striping (KLS) is a 100 percent deaf-owned and employed company. Despite discrimination, owner Mike Keathley has built a company known and respected for its performance and precision.
Apr 26, 2021
A revamped fleet, dedicated crews and empowered public triple the annual number of pothole repairs in San Antonio.
Apr 26, 2021
Specialty contractor indus applied a rejuvenating plant-based fog seal in Burlington for the first time
Apr 26, 2021
FHWA has revised its old checklists and created new checklists for additional strategies to help state and local highway preservation, maintenance and inspection staff.
Apr 26, 2021
S.T. Wooten crews tackle a major league road widening project for North Carolina
Apr 26, 2021
Even with personal protective equipment, we must ensure workers (or safety directors) don’t get complacent about protecting workers’ hearing.
Apr 26, 2021
In January 2021, Atlantic Southern acquired Emerald Paving Company, Westminster, California, to expand its operations in the western United States.
Apr 26, 2021
Steps to prequalify subcontractors for your best project success
Apr 26, 2021
Harper Industries tackles the skills gap at a local level
Apr 26, 2021
FleetWatcher’s Materials Management Solution optimizes Boh Bros. Construction Co.’s asphalt paving fleet.
Apr 26, 2021
Sripath’s PGXpand® Makes Possible the Use of Polymer-modified Binders to Pave Highways in India
Apr 26, 2021
To get more compaction directly behind the paver, the team at Dynapac North America LLC offers the TH E screed with Dynapac’s high compaction unit design (HCU-design). Here’s how it works.
Apr 26, 2021
The Posi-Track® compact track loader undercarriage technology from ASV Holdings Inc. is designed to enable operators to do more in more places by allowing productivity in challenging conditions. Here’s how it works.
Apr 26, 2021
There’s renewed talk—and renewed hope—for an injection of monies to the transportation and infrastructure industry from the new administration. The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) released a statement March 31 breaking down the key components of the “American Jobs Plan” and how it’s supposed to be funded: $621 billion for transportation, including roads, bridges, transit, ports […]
Apr 26, 2021
Western Global, Troy, Michigan, which provides portable tanks and dispensing equipment for the storage and handling of fuels, lubricants and other fluids, announces the addition of Jayna Rodgers as its Central U.S. regional sales manager. Rodgers will be responsible for building the territory while bringing in new business and maintaining current clientele in Texas, New […]
Apr 26, 2021
Tsurumi America has launched a new content website for pumping specialists called Built For Work. Its site at TsurumiPump will continue to serve as Tsurumi’s main website for company and product information. “Tsurumi’s new content website is an effort to consolidate our fantastic customer stories, engineering breakthroughs, maintenance tips, repair videos and other educational materials […]
Apr 26, 2021
TRUX™, Waltham, Massachusetts, has launched a new widget within its Order Delivery Tracker tool for material producers. The debut of the delivery velocity visualization provides customers with greater insights into their scheduled deliveries and helps them monitor and improve their jobsite operations and efficiency. With the addition of this widget to the Order Delivery Tracker, […]
Apr 26, 2021
With the ever-changing governmental regulations of having to sample liquid AC more frequently, it is time to remove the person from the process. Stansteel and Hotmix Parts, Louisville, Kentucky, engineered the asphalt Safe-T Station to do just that.
Apr 26, 2021
Wearing your prescription eyewear is not enough on the job site. Pyramex® Safety has designed four impressive over-the-spectacle protective eyewear options that are so lightweight, you’ll barely know you have them on. Select from four models—OTS®, OTS XL, Cappture™ or Cappture™ Plus—all constructed of hard-wearing materials for durability and featuring lens technology that works to […]
Apr 26, 2021
Plastiq, headquartered in San Francisco, announced its end-to-end Intuit QuickBooks online integration in the payments industry to offer businesses an up-to-date, accurate record of all outgoing payments, with no manual entry required. The new integration will import invoices directly from QuickBooks, quickly identifying and populating all essential information such as vendor, amount due, invoice due […]
Apr 26, 2021
Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois, announced the four companies that will be part of the 2021 cohort of the Startup Collaborator program. This program was launched in 2019 to enhance and deepen its interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value for John Deere customers. “The Startup Collaborator program continues to build tremendous interactions […]
Apr 26, 2021
Haver & Boecker Niagara, St. Catharines, Ontario, highlights the advantages of pairing eccentric screening technology with polyurethane screen media. The combination of the eccentric machines in its Niagara F-Class and Niagara N-Class with polyurethane media, such as Ty-Max and Ty-Deck, are designed to offer more uptime, fewer screening problems and higher screening efficiency. Here’s what […]
Apr 26, 2021
EvoQuip®, a Terex brand, has launched the revamped Bison 120 jaw crusher with a new fuel efficient Deutz 2.2 L3 Engine Stage V engine, larger crusher drive motor and easily adjustable belt tensioner to aid tensioning and belt replacement. The new style panels offer access to the engine bay from all three sides, making maintenance […]
Apr 26, 2021
The front of the wheel loader has been considered a major safety issue due to blind spots. That’s why Doosan Infracore, Seoul, South Korea, has introduced a “transparent bucket” function on a wheel loader. The system allows wheel loader drivers to see blind spots in front of the bucket via a monitor in the cab. […]
Apr 26, 2021
CWMF will be introducing a new featured video onto their website (summer 2021), which will demonstrate how to properly install the Wedge-Lok™ Tire Suspension System.
Apr 26, 2021
Curry Supply Company, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, has appointed Cory Wilson as the company’s vice president of operations. In this role, Wilson oversees all elements of the company’s supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering, ensuring that excellence in quality remains central to Curry’s customer value proposition and growth strategy. Wilson joins Curry after serving in various roles at […]
Apr 26, 2021
The Model RS-27P cable support, manufactured by Conveyor Components Company, Croswell, Michigan, joins the ranks of the RS-23 and RS-27 and provides another way to properly support e-stop cable for the product line of engineered safety stop switches. The RS-27P “pig-tail” or “corkscrew” cable support allows the installer to quickly install the pull cable without […]
Apr 26, 2021
Command Alkon and Libra Systems, a subsidiary of Command Alkon, offer the Silo Safety System to ensure the safety of the driver and vehicle and eliminate loss of material in overhead silo loadout situations. The standalone system is designed to support operations that have any type of overhead loadout scenario.
Apr 26, 2021
The new Cat 963 Track Loader offers up to 10 percent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, and cab and control improvements, according to the manufacturer. The new 963 crawler loader replaces the 963K, and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards. The 963 is powered by a Cat C7.1 engine that produces […]
Apr 26, 2021
BROCK, Georgetown, Tennessee, is pleased to announce the addition of a dryer/mixer drum to its product line. While this style dryer/mixer drum has been in the industry for over 30 years, BROCK is now one of only two companies building this style drum. As a result, BROCK now offers the market a viable option for […]
Mar 01, 2021
Brent Carron is the first to admit that if you want a smooth road, it makes sense to start with a smooth screed plate. But that was before paving with a patterned screed plate from AXENOX Construction Solutions.
Mar 01, 2021
Protect the longitudinal joint before rumble strip installation
Mar 01, 2021
Extensive gas flaring during production lessens crude availability from Bakken
Mar 01, 2021
AEM discusses manufacturing trends that will trickle down to impact customers
Mar 01, 2021
W.W. Clyde was recognized at ARTBA’s 2020 convention with a Safety Award for its employee safety program. When asked what makes W.W. Clyde’s program stand out, Neal listed three initiatives that have had a major impact.
Mar 01, 2021
PlantDemand is a plant scheduling software used by more than 1,000 users worldwide, 80 percent of which are located in North America. In 2020, PlantDemand released a new design with a number of updates to assist its users.
Mar 01, 2021
Experts from Case Construction Equipment shared their top tips to prepare your machines for spring start-up.
Mar 01, 2021
An addition to 811, ground penetrating radar (GPR) enhances safety before pavement maintenance
Mar 01, 2021
Ohio Department Of Transportation adopts new methods and innovative shouldering and paving equipment, from Road Widener LLC, to overhaul road repair and improve safety.
Mar 01, 2021
A smart look at how company leaders can reduce employee stress during uncertainty
Mar 01, 2021
NCAT explores three types of slab fracturing to solve PCC’s reflective cracking through an asphalt overlay.
Mar 01, 2021
The global asphalt pavers market size is expected to reach $1.4 million by 2027, according to a Polaris Market Research study. The report gives detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Mar 01, 2021
The team at Stansteel and Hotmix PartS developed the Stansteel RAP Eater™ drum mixer to allow for the use of high recycled material. Here’s how it works.
Feb 26, 2021
New paving equipment, March/April 2021
Feb 26, 2021
CASE Construction Equipment dealer Sonsray Machinery is expanding into Arizona with new full-line CASE sales, rental and service operations in Phoenix and Tucson. The expansion further establishes Sonsray as the largest CASE dealer on the West Coast with 15 locations in five states: California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. The new Phoenix and Tucson stores […]
Feb 26, 2021
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas, announced two new compact excavators and a new hydraulic quick coupler available at dealerships this quarter and plans for another excavator this summer. The introduction of the new KX057-5 and the U55-5 lead the company’s construction equipment product introductions in 2021, both models offer various upgrades from their previous (-4) […]
Feb 26, 2021
John Deere, Moline, Illinois, is joint-testing its first electric-powered backhoe with National Grid, an electric, natural gas and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people in the Northeast. The John Deere-developed, battery-powered, electric vehicle design—referred to as E-Power—will target the ease of operation and performance level of the diesel-powered, 100 HP 310L […]
Feb 26, 2021
Dynapac North America LLC, Fort Mill, S.C., announced that Modern Machinery has expanded its footprint for Dynapac products into Northern Wyoming, Oregon and Washington. This will add to its already existing footprint in Montana and Idaho. This addition will make Modern Machinery one of the largest Dynapac dealer partners in North America. For customers of […]
Feb 26, 2021
Curry Supply Co., Gilbert, Arizona, celebrated its one-year anniversary in January of its facility acquisition in Gilbert, marking the company’s westward expansion. The Arizona location is ideally located to cater to the clients in the southwest, including Arizona and South California, and supports clients with the dedicated and knowledgeable sales team that includes regional sales […]
Feb 26, 2021
CASE Construction Equipment has earned a 2020 Good Design Award® from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press for “Project Zeus,” which is the third CASE design to win in four years. Project Zeus is the CASE 580 EV (electric vehicle) backhoe loader. The award recognizes “the most innovative and […]
Feb 26, 2021
Businesses just starting out have always had the same problem: how to make money once the snow begins to fly and it is too cold to do most pavement repair work. The challenge is a tough one: work dries up and the money does too. Asphalt Kingdom set out to solve this problem by coming […]
Feb 26, 2021
The American Rental Association (ARA), Moline, Illinois, added two industry leaders to its executive team. The association continues to help shape the equipment and event rental industry by investing in these leaders to accelerate ARA’s strategic initiatives on behalf of the membership. “This past year has driven home the need to address equipment and event […]
Feb 26, 2021
Sunbelt Business Advisors (“Sunbelt”) served as the exclusive financial advisor to Material Distributors Inc. (MDI), a wholesale distributor of building materials based in Marshall, Minnesota, in connection with a sale of the company to Amerhart. MDI’s primary service areas are Southwest and Central Minnesota, Eastern South Dakota, and Northwest Iowa. The transaction closed Dec. 30, 2020. The […]
Jan 25, 2021
All Roads Construction relies on Wirtgen Group intelligent solutions to complete 47-lane-mile Highway 1 project in Canada
Jan 25, 2021
New Hampshire contractor relies on Roadtec reclaimers for pavement maintenance and recycling prowess
Jan 25, 2021
Swiss motorway saves 50 trips around the globe and maximizes on-site recycling with Ammann Group’s ABP HRT mixing plant
Jan 25, 2021
Many of us may be wearing masks incorrectly, unknowingly reducing their efficacy. Here are 11 tips to make sure your mask is doing what it’s supposed to.
Jan 25, 2021
Martin Marietta, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, opened its third asphalt plant in the Denver Metro Area 8.6 miles from DIA and right in the midst of Denver’s new Aerotropolis development.
Jan 25, 2021
Core is an online and app-based construction labor marketplace that aims to help trade workers find better-paying jobs. Here’s how it can be used within the asphalt industry.
Jan 25, 2021
In the fall of 2020, experts from Caterpillar, CNH Industrial and Volvo Construction Equipment shared their thoughts about the future of fuel types and machine efficiency during a webinar presented by the Diesel Technology Forum.
Jan 25, 2021
When older roads are ready for reconstruction, consider fiber reinforcement for top quality cracking resistance.
Jan 25, 2021
The use of high-quality engineered asphalt rejuvenators such as ReLIXER™ from Sripath Technologies®, can increase the recyclables percentage while maintaining performance specifications.
Jan 25, 2021
Caterpillar Inc. introduces its PM800 series cold planers to offer efficient performance and high production with three milling widths to customize your machine. Here’s how it works.
Jan 25, 2021
Refinitiv hosted a webinar Dec. 1, 2020, titled “Caribbean Energy Outlook” in which Senior Energy Analyst Corey Stewart and Proposition Sales Specialist Michael Sahrman presented impactful issues for the Caribbean region as a whole. The information offered education to North American asphalt mix producers in a number of ways, including potential pricing of liquid asphalt […]
Jan 25, 2021
With the Turbo RAP Gator® from Stansteel, Louisville, Kentucky, RAP millings are shattered to one inch or less.
Jan 25, 2021
Command Alkon, Birmingham, Alabama, has acquired Ruckit Inc.
Jan 25, 2021
Reliable Asphalt Products, Shelbyville, Kentucky, is proud to introduce a revolutionary new era in burners, the Vulcan burner.
Jan 25, 2021
PlantDemand has released a new feature with API integration that allows plant operators to integrate documentation to create custom dashboards with the company data.
Jan 25, 2021
McCloskey® International, Keene, Ontario, has introduced the new RF80 and RF80R feeder stackers.
Jan 25, 2021
MAJOR, Candiac, Quebec, appointed Premier Equipment, based in Bellingham, Massachusetts, as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer.
Jan 25, 2021
Magna Tyres Group has launched the 18.00-25 Magna M-Stacker (IND-4) tire for use on reach stackers, empty container handlers and heavy-duty forklifts
Jan 25, 2021
Kespry, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, announced Dec. 3 its Winter 2020 Aerial Intelligence platform updates
Jan 25, 2021
For Mobile Screening & Crushing (MSC), an EvoQuip distributor in New Zealand, telematics prove to be an essential tool in efficiently managing their hire fleet.
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, the UltraMax® 1200-CC with pre-screen feeder from Eagle Crusher Co., Galion, Ohio, is one of the company’s newest plant innovations, designed to increase asphalt producers’ overall production while reducing equipment wear.
Jan 25, 2021
To focus on improving plant operations, Malcolm Swanson has begun e5 Engineers, headquartered in Chickamauga, Georgia.
Jan 25, 2021
CWMF, Waite Park, Minnesota, announced in August 2020, the expansion of their facility.
Jan 25, 2021
The model CMS (compact motion switch) by Conveyor Components Company, Croswell, Michigan, is a loss-of-motion device for use on most rotating equipment, including overland conveyors, rotary valves, fans, crushers and other machinery.
Jan 25, 2021
Colorbiotics, Ames, Iowa, has launched Invigorate™ rejuvenator to increase the use of recycled asphalt and extend asphalt service life.
Jan 25, 2021
Cardinal Scale, Webb City, Missouri, announced the acquisition of Belt-Way Scales, one of the industry’s leading conveyor belt scale manufacturers, based in Rock Falls, Illinois.
Jan 25, 2021
BROCK is pleased to announce it now supplies most non-proprietary parts and components for all makes and models of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) plants.
Jan 25, 2021
Recently redesigned with a reverse air baghouse (in lieu of a pulsejet), the single-drum EX 120 with counterflow technology is more compact and portable than ever.
Dec 28, 2020
Whether fuel prices are up or down, fuel is one of your largest expenses. The key to controlling fuel costs is to first ramp up efficiency across multiple areas of your operations and then find new ways to do more work—in less time—with the least amount of fuel. Of course, you want to have the most […]
Dec 28, 2020
Carmeuse Lime & Stone Relies on Eriez Equipment to Remove Tramp Metal, Convey Crushed Limestone to Railcars
Dec 28, 2020
All Roads Construction exceeded environmental expectations with its new Gencor asphalt plant in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Dec 28, 2020
How ODOT Division One in Muskogee has found success using thinlays across their division, with the use of rich intermediate layers.
Dec 28, 2020
Boxley Materials overcomes obstacles to pave a pedestrian path with porous asphalt, requiring 16% air voids.
Dec 28, 2020
Industry works together for safe liquid asphalt cement handling, best practices
Dec 28, 2020
Pacific Northwest Company joins the digital revolution to streamline operations, keep up with expanding paving operations
Dec 28, 2020
Make plans for tax season with equipment depreciation decisions
Dec 28, 2020
NCAT’s Mike Heitzman analyzes NCHRP and LTPP research of in-place air voids’ impact on pavement performance.
Dec 28, 2020
The ABM EasyBatch mobile plant from Ammann Group goes where the Thai Highway Network needs hot-mix asphalt.
Dec 28, 2020
For the New Year, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and construction industry associations offer not just new paving machines to enhance your bottom line in 2021. These folks have research and development going full tilt, of course, but they also have new dealers joining their distribution channels, new services to make your life easier, and new […]
Dec 28, 2020
Wirtgen Group provides a new case study to illustrate how its Mill Assist machine control system worked on a recent job on Interstate 55 in Illinois.
Dec 28, 2020
Trimble recently announced the acquisition of MidStates VRS, a virtual reference station network located in North and South Dakota, increasing the footprint of Trimble’s VRS Now GNSS corrections service to cover more than one million square miles in North America. Global Navigation Satellite System, or GNSS, technology is particularly important to asphalt contractors who rely […]
Dec 28, 2020
NexTraq, a Michelin® Group company, Atlanta, has launched the NexTraq® Vehicle Inspection, a tool that provides a customizable pre-trip vehicle inspection checklist. Customizable inspection checklists are available for popular industry vehicles used in construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, excavation and others. Checklists can be customized to meet the unique needs of a specific business to […]
Dec 28, 2020
Hoylu, Los Angeles, announced its Pull Planning Module is now available to the asphalt industry to automate project workflows and improve team communication, productivity and efficiency. Several factors impact the asphalt industry’s slow adoption of technological advancements due to funding, transportation infrastructure mandates, regulations, health and safety risks, siloed technology initiatives and more. A vast […]
Dec 28, 2020
Curry Supply is working with Versatran, a division of Metalcraft, Mayville, to present the Retriever line of industrial carriers. First developed in 2002, the Retriever line provides an innovative method for loading and transporting various types of equipment. It boasts an air-operated curved platform, fast cycle times, idle-free system operation, a deck featuring a low […]
Dec 28, 2020
The CR 1030 T paver from BOMAG Americas, Ridgeway, South Carolina, is a small, tracked paver. BOMAG provided this case study to offer you more information. Established in 1972, Hat Creek Construction & Materials Inc. (Hat Creek) has worked hard to become one of the leading heavy civil contractors in the North State. The scope […]
Dec 28, 2020
The new patented AXENOX® screed system from AXENOX of Powell, Wyoming, is creating buzz in the asphalt paving industry. It’s a completely different screed system. Replacing your current screed plate with the AXENOX system promotes the aggregate to find its rightful place and orientation in the finished mat, according to the manufacturer. Using a sine […]
Dec 28, 2020
Atlas Copco Power Technique, Rock Hill, South Carolina, has introduced Mid-America Engine as a dealer, effective immediately. Located in Warrior, Alabama, the dealer will provide sales, service and distribution to customers throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle. Specializing in power generation, Mid-America Engine will carry the complete line of AC power and light […]
Dec 28, 2020
The American Rental Association (ARA) has rescheduled The ARA Show™ for Oct. 18-20, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Dec 28, 2020
The APH 65/85 hydrostatic vibratory plate compactor from Ammann Group, Langenthal, Switzerland, offers a patented triple-shaft exciter system for consistent plate movement and Ammann Orbitrol steering to control the adjustment of the centrifugal weights.
Dec 28, 2020
Since Solid Earth began using Revu, the company has tripled its bid submissions. New updates to Revu further improve the project efficiency and collaboration platform.
Nov 24, 2020
With effective coordination of resources, quality communication with the prime contractor, and a new Gencor asphalt plant, Martin Marietta maximizes production on E-470.
Nov 24, 2020
In June 2020, Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. completed the largest project in the history of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, on I-440. Here’s how they finished it a month ahead of schedule.
Nov 24, 2020
Here’s how Lehigh Hanson reclaimed 220 acres of Airport Mine for waterfowl, wildlife sanctuary use.
Nov 24, 2020
Almonty Industries offers a game plan for decreasing U.S. dependence on China’s rare-earth metals
Nov 24, 2020
The annual limited-query requirement for current employees under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is coming due Jan. 5, 2021. Are you prepared?
Nov 24, 2020
More than 3,000 U.S. rental stores participate in the American Rental Association’s COVID-19 initiative: “Clean. Safe. Essential.”
Nov 24, 2020
Navigate use of plant labor efficiently to get best production, best customer satisfaction in your asphalt marketplace
Nov 24, 2020
Harding Group’s management transition updates asphalt plants with eticketing technology, Astec Unidrum
Nov 24, 2020
A Wirtgen recycling train rehabilitated a depth of 20 centimeters in a single pass on South Carolina’s Highway 123 in the DOT’s first FDR project.
Nov 24, 2020
Australian company protects its clients from weighty fines with Intercomp scale system
Nov 24, 2020
Dynapac’s new Seismic CA3500 roller with anti-bounce control (ABC) technology is designed to eliminate guesswork by automatically controlling vibratory frequency to get the best compaction rate, and then communicate with the operator to cease passes or vibration to protect against overcompaction and machine damage.
Nov 23, 2020
Nov 23, 2020
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Milwaukee, has announced the establishment of a Sustainability Council comprised of leaders from member companies. The council will help advance member companies’ efforts in addressing issues of sustainability and provide a framework for the adoption of best practices and innovation. “Our members are committed to supporting a sustainable world […]
Nov 23, 2020
The AFW 150-2 mini paver from Ammann America Inc., Davie, Florida, is a compact paver measuring 2.9 meters long, 1.64 meters high and almost 88 centimeters wide. It is capable of paving a width as narrow as 25 centimeters with minor equipment adjustments, according to the manufacturer, and working at speeds up to 10 meters […]
Nov 23, 2020
The American Rental Association (ARA) has rescheduled The ARA Show™ for Oct. 18-20, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2021 edition of ARA’s annual trade show and convention was previously scheduled for February in New Orleans. To accommodate the shift to fall 2021, ARA has canceled its 2022 show, which was planned to […]
Nov 23, 2020
Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI), Nashua, New Hampshire, announces that InstroTek Inc., Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, will serve as national and international distributor of GSSI’s PaveScan® RDM continuous asphalt density gauge. InstroTek will exclusively represent the PaveScan to paving contractors, pavement management, materials test laboratories and municipalities in the United States, while GSSI will […]
Nov 23, 2020
NexTraq, a Michelin® Group company, Atlanta, has launched NexTraq® Vehicle Inspection, a tool that provides a customizable pre-trip vehicle inspection checklist. Customizable inspection checklists are available for popular industry vehicles used in construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, excavation and others. Paperless vehicle inspection forms can help save money on costly repairs and keep comprehensive inspection […]
Nov 23, 2020
Synergy PaveSmart extends its service portfolio with the latest in survey-profile technology. According to the manufacturer, DOT and NATA certified this new inertial profiler and high-resolution mobile surveying system can simultaneously measure IRI/NAASRA (longitudinal profile), transverse profile and 2D/3D surface scans for land surveying and machine control applications. This device does full 3D scanning and […]
Nov 23, 2020
Thunder Creek Equipment and its parent company, LDJ Manufacturing, Pella, Iowa, have hired Larry Lea, the former director of sales for Mahindra USA, as the organization’s new vice president of sales. At Thunder Creek, Lea will manage the organization’s decentralized national sales team while also working with the company’s product, production and engineering teams. Lea […]
Nov 23, 2020
Trimble recently announced the acquisition of MidStates VRS, a virtual reference station network located in North and South Dakota, increasing the footprint of Trimble’s VRS Now GNSS corrections service to cover more than one million square miles in North America. Global Navigation Satellite System, or GNSS, technology is particularly important to asphalt contractors who rely […]
Nov 23, 2020
Werk-Brau, Findlay, Ohio, launches the new Werk-Brau high performance loader buckets to handle material up to 2,000 pounds percubic yard in density. A 3-degree inclined bottom reduces loading forces, allowing the bucket to do more and last longer, with less wear and tear, according to the manufacturer. The loader buckets are available in various widths […]
Nov 23, 2020
Pike Industries, which currently produces over three million tons of asphalt and processes over six million tons of aggregates, switched from picks with carbide tips to PCD milling tools in 2017. The result: Extremely even milled surfaces and considerable time saved during milling operations. Due to their current tool geometry and materials, PCD milling tools […]
Nov 23, 2020
XL Specialized Trailers, a subsidiary of Caparo Bull Moose, Manchester, Iowa, has introduced the XL 120 hydraulic detachable gooseneck (HDG) 3+2 trailer. It has a concentrated capacity rating of 120,000 pounds in 10 feet and a low 18-inch deck height. It features several different configuration options to haul equipment. The power booster can be removed […]
Oct 26, 2020
All Roads completed the first job in Canada to use Topcon’s Smoothride technology, and the first job in British Columbia to incorporate a notch wedge joint.
Oct 26, 2020
To learn more about checking in-place air voids, check out this accompanying article, “How to Check In-Place Air Voids.” North America has a new, high-scoring environmentally sound project thanks to porous asphalt paving design in the City of Tacoma, Washington. The Greenroads Foundation, headquartered in Washington, manages a third-party certification process that assesses the sustainability […]
Oct 26, 2020
How to check for in-place air voids with NCAT’s asphalt permeameter.
Oct 26, 2020
Pike Industries Inc. rebuilds $20 million runway project at Portsmouth International Airport with over 100,000 tons of asphalt
Oct 26, 2020
Asphalt contractors like G&T Paving can create additional revenue streams with volumetric concrete technology for control of the entire commercial project.
Oct 26, 2020
WisDOT paves a side-by-side long-term performance comparison on cold in-place recycling and pulverize and relay methods on STH-49.
Oct 26, 2020
Asphalt and social media influencer offers insight for leaders to help employees handle the pressures inherent in the asphalt industry.
Oct 26, 2020
BASF Corporation Partners with National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) in North American B2Last® Paving Trial
Oct 26, 2020
Understand asphalt plant costs and throughput to drive profit efficiently
Oct 26, 2020
Luck Stone’s JobSight, innovative digital platform offers customers 24/7 access to products and services.
Oct 26, 2020
Bechtel completed a 10-year infrastructure plan that will transform lives, livelihoods and the economy of Gabon, supporting the country’s roadmap to prosperity.
Oct 26, 2020
Crews can make quick work of covering open trenches or roadways in need of repair with the SL 2 subcompact vacuum lifting system attachment from Vacuworx.
Oct 26, 2020
In the October issue, a number of plant and plant component original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) shared tips for the upcoming winter maintenance season readers will experience in North America. Their advice is something asphalt mix producers can refer to at any time of year to do some pre-planning. Also take a look at the concepts […]
Oct 26, 2020
The Tank Tracker Management Systems by Stansteel and Hotmix Parts allows you to monitor and regulate all your asphalt cement (AC) tanks and hot-mix silos.
Oct 26, 2020
Meeker Equipment, Belleville, Pennsylvania, recently introduced its line of vertical hot-mix asphalt (HMA) bucket elevators to the market, and built a new silo system using the system to save space for the customer pictured here.
Oct 26, 2020
McCloskey International, Keene, Ontario, has introduced a new feeder stacker to its lineup—the SF50. The SF50 feeder stacker facilitates the handling and stockpiling of materials including, but not limited to, aggregates, C&D waste, sand and gravel, and so on. All can be fed into the hopper with large loaders and excavators to combine the efficiency […]
Oct 26, 2020
Haver & Boecker Niagara, St. Catharines, Ontario, offers its wide range of fine screen media options with fast delivery, stating most products are ready to ship in two to three days from the North American production facility. “Haver & Boecker Niagara has a long history of benefiting our customers through the manufacturing of screen media […]
Oct 26, 2020
P&L Barton Ltd., based in Carnforth, Lancashire, started out in 1972 when Peter Barton invested in his first digger, a JCB 3C, and set up P Barton Plant Hire. Almost 50 years later, P&L Barton Ltd remains a family run business determined to offer existing and new customers a consistent high quality of service. Over […]
Oct 26, 2020
Eriez®, Erie, Pennsylvania, has updated its quick ship product line to include permanent suspended magnets. This expedited delivery program includes some of Eriez’ most popular items, readily available for customers’ immediate needs. Eriez recently expanded its standard suspended permanent magnet offerings for North America with TP-25 suspended magnets, which the company formerly sold exclusively in […]
Oct 26, 2020
The Model PC pull cord, manufactured by Conveyor Components Company, Croswell, Michigan, is a safety stop control designed to provide a quick, positive shut off of dangerous equipment in emergencies. It is actuated by a cable pulled by endangered personnel. The one or two micro-switch outputs of the Model PC can control up to two […]
Oct 26, 2020
BROCK Industries, Georgetown, Tennessee, manufacturers of equipment and parts for hot-mix asphalt (HMA) plants, is pleased to announce new product offerings effective immediately.
Oct 26, 2020
Astec Industries, Chattanooga, offers the highly portable Voyager 140 asphalt mixing plant, which is based upon the Astec Double Barrel® drum mixer.
Sep 24, 2020
All Roads completed the first job in Canada to use Topcon’s Smoothride technology, and the first job in British Columbia to incorporate a notch wedge joint.
Sep 22, 2020
Palmetto Corp. celebrates one year in business for its new asphalt plant in Lugoff, South Carolina, with the addition of a third silo.
Sep 22, 2020
Protect your plant controls with best practices from industry veteran and Libra Systems’ President Ken Cardy.
Sep 22, 2020
OEMs and service providers outlined 9 tips for maintaining your asphalt plant. The following concepts walk you through the basics of greasing, silo wall monitoring, odor reduction installation, recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) system maintenance, trunnion adjustment and more.
Sep 22, 2020
CASE launches the next generation of its SiteWatch telematics platform for fleet management
Sep 22, 2020
The daily actions on the paving train may not hurt the first hundred times you do them, but their impact adds up over time. Check out this advice from CPWR on preventing strains & sprains.
Sep 22, 2020
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in e-ticketing has increased substantially. Here are a few of the biggest barriers to adoption, and how the industry is breaking them down to advance adoption.
Sep 22, 2020
Using the latest GNSS-driven technology, QAP gets ANC ready for bigger, heavier aircraft.
Sep 22, 2020
The new liquid asphalt modification additive from BASF—B2Last—is performing well in early-stage testing
Sep 22, 2020
Metso Outotec acquires Davies Wear Plate Systems to offer entire wear lining value chain.
Sep 22, 2020
Reliable Asphalt Products’ Vulcan Burner is designed to run on multiple fuels—simultaneously if required—including any vaporized fuel, two liquid fuels, or any combination thereof. Here’s how it works
Sep 22, 2020
This month’s paving and pavement-maintenance product gallery includes some of those announcements that could affect or enhance your bottom line going forward in addition to new technologies and products to make the bottom line easier to boost. Take a look at what OEMs have on tap for asphalt contractors at this time.
Sep 22, 2020
ASV Holdings Inc., Grand Rapids, Minnesota, had added new dealers to its network: CLM Equipment Co. Inc., TraxPlus LLC, Nick’s Skid & Steer, and Quality Forklift Sales & Service Inc.
Sep 22, 2020
Construction in Middle Tennessee continues to push forward, enabling Thompson Machinery, the local Caterpillar dealer, to invest $15 million in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee. Nashville and its surrounding counties continue to be the darling of the southeast for new residential and commercial construction investment. “Customer demand for new, used and rental machines continues to amaze us […]
Sep 22, 2020
Crescent Lufkin, Sparks, Maryland, has launched its new line of chalk reels, designed to erase the most common problems of messy, inefficient chalk reels in the industry.
Sep 22, 2020
DTN’s OnGuard Siren Alerting system tracks severe weather and automatically alerts construction workers.
Sep 22, 2020
Dynapac North America LLC, Fort Mill, South Carolina, announces the addition of Durante Equipment to its growing dealer network.
Sep 22, 2020
ExxonMobil has launched Mobil Serv Lubrication Management, which is a new digital maintenance management platform, developed in cooperation with REDLIST, to provide operators with improved workflow.
Sep 22, 2020
Fontaine Heavy-Haul, Springville, Alabama, has introduced the new Fontaine Magnitude® 60LCC trailer, which is designed to haul 60-ton loads in 13 feet with four axles close coupled.
Sep 22, 2020
Gencor Industries has signed an agreement to acquire the Blaw-Knox paver business and associated assets from Volvo CE.
Sep 22, 2020
Hamm’s DV+ 90i roller offers split-drum technology to minimize shear stresses in the asphalt during compaction, preventing material displacement and cracks.
Sep 22, 2020
John Deere, Moline, Illinois, expands on its established lineup of attachments with the new CP18E, CP24E and CP30E cold planers.
Sep 22, 2020
The RP-250e is a heavy-duty 10-foot paver from Roadtec Inc., that combines the advantages of rubber tires with the tractive effort of a tracked paver. It features the Roadtec antisegregation design of the feed tunnel, feed tunnel discharge and rear augers.
Sep 22, 2020
Sakai America Inc., Adairsville, Georgia, offers a vibratory pneumatic tired roller in the GW754.
Sep 22, 2020
Sena Industrial, Irvine, California, has rolled out a line of Bluetooth® and Mesh communications devices designed to help organizations connect their teams in a safe and efficient way, even with new social distancing guidelines. Sena Industrial released its first jobsite-focused communication headset, Tufftalk, in 2016 and has continued to develop innovative product offerings ever since. […]
Sep 22, 2020
Topcon Positioning Group, Livermore, California, announced July 28, its mobile device connectivity control has been added to its TP-L6 pipe laser offering.
Sep 22, 2020
Trimble, Sunnyvale, California, announced July 29, that a SITECH® Technology Dealer has been established to serve civil construction contractors in Southern Illinois, Southern Missouri, and portions of Kansas and Oklahoma
Sep 22, 2020
The RoadScan non-contacting temperature measurement system is an innovative and economic solution for verifying constant paving temperatures.
Aug 24, 2020
Check out the Fall 2020 issue of our pavement preservation supplement, Preservation Pro.
Aug 24, 2020
Gerken Companies relies on excellent logistics, a talented crew, and Evotherm to ferry asphalt to pave North Bass Island’s airport runway.
Aug 24, 2020
After COVID-19, re-hiring construction workers requires empathy and caution to remain legal and fair.
Aug 24, 2020
A WMA additive from Dow held a polymer-modified mix at regular HMA temps for SDDOT field trial
Aug 24, 2020
Reuse of recycled asphalt pavement becomes possible with Cargill’s plant-based rejuvenator in the Netherlands.
Aug 24, 2020
CrewMinders, Atlanta, is a frontline employee engagement platform that can send text messages to your crew, including daily safety check-ins, training materials and safety information.
Aug 24, 2020
Cal Beyer and John Hickey discuss the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon’s mental health and suicide prevention efforts
Aug 24, 2020
Bomag’s Robomag BW154 fully autonomous tandem roller offers a number of benefits, including eliminating human error during compaction and removing human operators from potentially dangerous situations. Here’s how it works!
Aug 24, 2020
The next few pages list some new announcements, products and services OEMs wanted to share with you. Let’s start with a close-up look at the speed of production Riverbend Construction Services, Jefferson City, Tennessee, has enjoyed lately with its new mobile jaw and cone crushers—flanking a new mobile screen.
Aug 23, 2020
PPRA shares viewpoints from experienced agency budget managers for funding your network maintenance after COVID-19 financial impacts.
Aug 23, 2020
AMAP presentation offers background for NRRA’s field testing of recycling agents.
Aug 23, 2020
Asphalt contractors can create additional revenue streams with volumetric concrete technology for control of the entire commercial project.
Aug 23, 2020
Online measurement tool lets Doctor Asphalt pavement maintenance contractor estimate materials costs for bidding.
Aug 23, 2020
In part one, published in the October 2019 issue of PreservationPro, we shared all of the best practices leading up to the best micro surface and slurry seal applications. In part two, we dig into the best practices on the job site.
Aug 23, 2020
Mark Reuss of Asphalt Maintenance Services Corp. shows that Army skills apply to asphalt maintenance crews.
Aug 22, 2020
TRUX, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, has launched its contactless ticketing solution for the dump truck industry. This new set of tools is designed to allow contractors, dump truck drivers, and material producers to safely and digitally record and track their data from construction projects without worrying about physical paper tickets. TRUX Contactless Ticketing is an […]
Aug 22, 2020
Webster Combustion, Winfield, Kansas, is pleased to announce the delivery and successful commissioning of two new, high performance, low NOx aggregate drying burners to asphalt plants in Kentucky and West Virginia to help improve the plants’ performance and efficiency. The model HDRA-RF long-nose style burner was developed in response to plant operators’ input on the […]
Aug 22, 2020
Reliable Asphalt Products, Shelbyville, Kentucky, is proud to introduce a new era in burners. Vulcan Burners can be run on multiple fuels, simultaneously if required—any vaporized fuel, two liquid fuels, or any combination thereof.
Aug 22, 2020
Takeuchi, Atlanta, Georgia, introduced EquipmentShare, Columbia, Missouri, as a new dealer for the compact equipment manufacturer. EquipmentShare will be selling the full range of Takeuchi track loaders, excavators and wheel loaders. In addition to stocking parts, this location will also be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center to support new and existing customers. Established in […]
Aug 22, 2020
Intercomp, a manufacturer of portable vehicle weighing and measurement products, introduces the TS30™ CPU, which is an advanced touchscreen indicator for self-contained operation of portable scales. The touchscreen display and intuitive graphic user interface of the standalone wireless indicator and control unit allows truck scale operators to create tickets and weighing records remotely. The innovation […]
Aug 22, 2020
Haver & Boecker Niagara, St. Catharines, Ontario, launched in July its Pulse Vibration Analysis service, which uses its Pulse vibration analysis technology to evaluate vibrating screen performance and provide recommendations to increase uptime and efficiency. The service is designed to help customers achieve production targets, minimize unscheduled downtime and demonstrate sustainable improvements through online asset […]
Aug 22, 2020
ClearSpan Fabric Structures, South Windsor, Connecticut, unveiled its new commercial building rental offering this summer. Previously, the company’s structures were only available for purchase, but now customers can use ClearSpan’s fabric structures on a temporary basis. “ClearSpan is expanding into rental building options due to high demand for short-term storage and enclosure solutions,” said Geoff […]
Aug 22, 2020
Blue Smoke Control, a division of Butler-Justice Inc., Anaheim, California, offers two systems that, between them, are designed to eliminate emissions issues at the plant. According to Mike Butler, president of Butler-Justice, “The addition of RAP, rubberized asphalt and polymer blends into asphalt mix designs has led to higher emissions due to higher mix temperatures.” […]
Aug 22, 2020
Ben Brock, former president and CEO of Astec Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE), Chattanooga, has acquired substantially all of the assets of JBK Enterprises Inc. Brock is the president and CEO of the company, which was officially renamed BROCK following the acquisition. FourBridges Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Brock, structuring and negotiating the […]
Aug 22, 2020
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, announced June 25 it has completed the purchase of iTrack Solutions Business from Transense Technologies PLC, based in the United Kingdom. iTrack is a provider of tire management solutions for the off-the-road (OTR) vehicle market. The business offers a comprehensive tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) specially designed for mining tires. […]
Aug 22, 2020
Amdurit®, the proprietary wear-protection system from Ammann Group, Langenthal, Switzerland, is designed to provide up to three times the service life of wear-resistant steel and protect valuable parts and components.
Jul 22, 2020
Read the article this piece originally ran alongside in print here: “O&G Installs Solar Array for Quarry, Plant Operations.” The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® industrial program to develop a sector-specific program to help asphalt mix producers manage and reduce energy consumption at asphalt […]
Jul 22, 2020
When performing crusher maintenance, take time to get disc springs clean for proper screen operation.
Jul 22, 2020
Researchers discuss NCHRP Synthesis 524 as it pertains to quality and economic requirements for blended aggregates and more.
Jul 22, 2020
A 7.5-mile pilot project in rural Wisconsin combined a longitudinal joint density specification and a PWL sampling specification to glean new insights for WisDOT.
Jul 22, 2020
Construction makes up less than 6 percent of the U.S. workforce, but accounts for 12 percent of struck-by injuries and 17 percent of struck-by fatalities. We can greatly reduce this number if we have solid internal and external traffic control plans, reduce worker fatigue and look toward technology to help. Check out these 9 expert suggestions to prevent struck-bys
Jul 22, 2020
Riverside Contracting has won Wyoming’s Smooth Roads Award for a recent mill-and-overlay on US-14, which is a common route for visitors to Bighorn National Forest, one of the oldest government-protected forest lands in the United States.
Jul 22, 2020
To address the workforce shortage, asphalt producers and paving companies may need to bring in people who haven’t been traditionally interested in road materials or construction. Here are 7 strategies to attract folks from other fields (from music to aviation) to the world of asphalt.
Jul 22, 2020
Near misses, like walking between a backing haul truck and the paver, can be tough to track in the field. But these are valuable leading indicators that, if tracked and corrected, can prevent injuries and save lives. Check out how the app Safesite is making it easier to note near misses on the go.
Jul 22, 2020
Mix producers and quarry operators can save big money on projects if they first train wheel loader operators for optimum efficiency.
Jul 22, 2020
Louisville Paving and Rogers Group Inc. team up to improve a local community by rebuilding Westonia Park in Portland, Kentucky.
Jul 22, 2020
Bergkamp Inc. acquisition of Benedict Slurry Seal positions lab equipment for preservation professionals
Jul 22, 2020
Eurobitume has announced the election of three new senior officers at the association’s virtual spring meeting: Frédérique Cointe from ExxonMobil is now Eurobitume’s president, Christophe Jacquet from Total is vice president and Dave Foster from Shell is treasurer.
Jul 22, 2020
For compacting soils or deep recycled asphalt lifts, the padfoot drum of the H 20i C P series from HAMM offers a range of weights. Here’s how it works.
Jul 22, 2020
Blue Roads Solutions offers a turn-key solution that is fully automated with fuel procurement and transportation logistics with service for its LNG system.
Jul 22, 2020
Whether your crew is called on to perform pavement maintenance or new construction, it’s hot work for them in the height of summer. This month’s product gallery offers a sampling of paving and pavement maintenance/preservation tools and machines to get the job done, but don’t forget the safety elements crewmembers need close at hand.
Jul 22, 2020
The 10-foot, SUPER 2000-3i tracked paver from Vögele, a division of The Wirtgen Group, Antioch, Tennessee, was designed primarily for highways and large-scale projects. It comes with Vögele’s user-friendly ErgoPlus 3 operating system and can be combined with the VF 600 extending screeds (with extending units mounted in front of the basic screed), or with […]
Jul 22, 2020
Takeuchi-US, Atlanta, announces the TB225 compact hydraulic excavator for the North American market. The brand new TB225 features all steel construction, an operating weight of 4,993 pounds, a dig depth of 8 feet 5.5 inches, maximum reach of 14 feet 4.2 inches, and a bucket breakout force of 4,339 pounds. The retractable undercarriage on the […]
Jul 22, 2020
SITE, based in Chicago, has announced it will partner to exclusively sell Utilis’ Hydro-Scan, to identify parking lots with underlying moisture issues. This innovative new product provides soil moisture data derived from satellites to detect moisture issues in parking lots. SITE currently provides site assessments to thousands of commercial customers across the United States, Canada […]
Jul 22, 2020
Roadtec Inc., Chattanooga, has reinvented the material transfer vehicle (MTV) with the SB-3000. The SB-3000 is focused on safety, comfort and productivity, the three things customers said are important to them. The engine is at the ground level, which means service and access points are easily reached from ground level. The SB-3000 has a 35-ton […]
Jul 22, 2020
John Deere, Moline, Illinois, unveils a new, low monthly payment program dubbed the “Own It” program for select compact construction equipment models. Specifically, the 17G and 30G excavators, 312GR and 316GR skid steers, or 317G compact track loader are eligible to receive special financing options. “We are eager to offer a program that can financially […]
Jul 22, 2020
Construction workers often share the same equipment and the same work vehicles, which can become costly and time consuming to continuously have to clean, especially during the pandemic. GTech Clean is an EPA approved spray, from GTech Protection, a division of Force Training Institute, which is designed to kill 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses […]
Jul 22, 2020
General Equipment Company, Owatonna, Minnesota, offers the new SG7 SurfacePro™ Edge Grinder for commercial contractors. Intended for smaller areas, it is designed to accommodate a wide variety of surface preparation applications, such as leveling concrete and asphalt. The heavy-gauge steel frame is ergonomically designed to allow the operator to work in a fully upright position. […]
Jul 22, 2020
Caterpillar Inc. announced in June it acquired select assets and hired employees from the robot and autonomy technology solutions company Marble Robot Inc., San Francisco. The acquisition is part of Caterpillar’s automation and autonomy strategy and demonstrates its commitment to the next generation of jobsite solutions. Building on its leadership in autonomous mining, the company […]
Jul 22, 2020
Bergkamp Inc., Salina, Kansas, offers its pothole patcher rental program to eliminate capital expenses and allow agencies to get ahead with street maintenance programs. This allows busy public works departments to bring an all-in-one FP5 Flameless Pothole Patcher or an SP5 Spray Injection Pothole Patcher into their fleets. “The new pothole patcher rental program offers […]
Jul 22, 2020
Asphalt Kingdom, founded by Judson Burdon, has launched the Surface Area Measurement Tool, an online-based mapping tool, to help professionals in the sealcoating and asphalt maintenance industry to calculate the amount of sealer or crackseal needed per job site without having to visit the location. The tool uses Google satellite technology to find the location, […]
Jun 22, 2020
Two porous asphalt experts outline the best practices of how to pave porous asphalt.
Jun 22, 2020
W-L Construction & Paving, Inc. won VAA’s first-ever Golden Lute Award for its paving performance on Mountain Empire Airport’s runway.
Jun 22, 2020
Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, debuted two 8-foot pavers new to the North American market at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The P5110B tracked and P5170B wheeled asphalt pavers are ideal for heavy commercial and light highway jobs. These mid-sized pavers, part of Volvo’s 5000B series, meet the demand of contractors who need something in between Volvo’s existing […]
Jun 22, 2020
According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, arc flash is a “dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electrical arc.” In laymen’s terms, that translates into a sudden and dangerous blast of extreme heat, intense light, and pressure waves that happens when […]
Jun 22, 2020
Anrak milled the damaged rolled concrete surface of the steeply inclined Lake Oroville dam ahead of repairs.
Jun 22, 2020
Idle haul trucks will require maintenance, fleet management for optimum return to service after COVID-19.
Jun 22, 2020
Streamlining field data collection for efficient action drove Lakeside Industries to adopt B2W Track.
Jun 22, 2020
Ammann technology supports Imboden’s production, paving in tunnels and beyond for A9 extension through the Rhône valley.
Jun 22, 2020
For the summer of 2020, the asphalt industry has remained active while socially distancing on the job site. For those producers busily bringing in materials, and then designing and making mixes for placement, original equipment manufacturers and service providers have continued to shape the steel and form the iron you need. If you’re looking for […]
Jun 22, 2020
Superior Boiler, headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas, offers the Mohawk model. Superior representative Mike Moore of MG Sales in Indiana has found the Mohawk to be an excellent candidate for asphalt processing. Available in pressures from 15-350 psi steam and 30-160 psi hot water with sizes from 30-1,000 BoHP, Superior can tailor this model to meet […]
Jun 22, 2020
Given the travel and social distancing constraints due to Novel Coronavirus, you may need to have original equipment manufacturers bring products and demonstrations to you. The purpose of the Hotmix Parts/Stansteel Road Show is to do just that. Initiated in 2019, the Road Show helps inform and educate industry professionals of the products that Hotmix […]
Jun 22, 2020
The RM GO! SMART service package from RUBBLE MASTER offers human-machine interaction. The infrastructure RM developed for this system promotes intelligent operation of the crushing machine and enables remote processing and display of real-time trends and historical machine data. A GSM/UMTS connection is not essential, according to the manufacturer, because the data can be saved […]
Jun 22, 2020
Powerscreen, a Terex Corporation brand, displayed its CT75R tracked radial conveyor along with other Powerscreen crushing and conveying solutions during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The radial conveyor offers a stockpiling solution for any crushing and screening operation. The mobility and flexibility of Powerscreen tracked radial conveyors are designed to reduce or eliminates the use of a wheel […]
Jun 22, 2020
Lo-Density® drop-in tank heaters from Process Heating Company (PHCo), Seattle, Washington, are designed for 100 percent efficient heating of asphalt and emulsions in both underground tanks and distributor trucks. The drop-in heater is installed by simply dropping it through the tank’s manway and attaching it horizontally to the tank bottom. If needed, multiple heaters can […]
Jun 22, 2020
Midwestern Industries Inc., Massillon, Ohio, introduces its new KLEAR-SCREEN series panels. The series design features spaced wire cloth urethane strips that essentially operate as live moving wires to create more through-put to dislodge materials. The resulting “near size” particles should then not blind the screens. The non-blinding, wire cloth clean screen’s urethane strip designs are […]
Jun 22, 2020
The Liquid Vision digital tank monitoring and valve control system from Meeker Equipment, Belleville, Pennsylvania, is designed to ensure safety and reliability when filling your tanks. Liquid Vision provides four distinct advantages to plants and plant operators: It provides tank farm level (AC, fuel, etc.) to plant operators in the control room and out by […]
Jun 22, 2020
McCloskey International, Peterborough, Ontario, displayed its newest products in the silver lot during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, including the I44RV3HD from the re-designed impact crusher line. This plant combines a 45-inch impactor with a full screening and recirculating system. New features include an open chassis for ease-of-access, a larger double deck prescreen for fines removal, a swing-out […]
Jun 22, 2020
MAJOR, a Haver & Boecker company, Candiac, Quebec, displayed its FLEX-MAT Sensor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The sensor, as demonstrated in the January Here’s How it Works feature, is a vibration data measurement tool that lets users review results and fine tune their screen machine without shutting down equipment. The app-controlled vibration analysis sensor enables users […]
Jun 22, 2020
Libra Systems Inc., Harleysville, Pennsylvania, also offers the Automatic AC Tank Switching Module, available for the PlantWise Drum Mix Control System. The enhanced module controls all fill, return and supply valves, as well as the AC pump and truck unloading. Tank levels are also monitored, including critical limits. Dynamic, color-coded graphics provide at-a-glance status pertaining […]
Jun 22, 2020
The MOBIREX MR 130 Zi EVO2 impact crusher from Kleemann GmbH, a company of the Wirtgen Group, was one of four innovations from Kleemann on display during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. It offers an output of up to 496 U.S. tons per hour. The mobile impact crushers of the EVO2 series are designed so they can be […]
Jun 22, 2020
Haver & Boecker Niagara, H&B’s new mineral processing brand, introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG the PROcheck service program, which is dedicated to keeping customers’ operations running at peak performance. Each analysis comes with a thorough vibrating screen and screen media inspection report—known as a PROcheck—and focuses on recommendations for optimized screening. The program is complemented by Haver […]
Jun 22, 2020
Designed around the high-performance JW55 jaw crusher, the Cedarapids® MJ55 modular jaw crusher from Cedarapids—a Terex brand—is designed for large quarries or contractors that want a stationary type design. The module combines the JW55 jaw crusher, sloped hopper, Cedarapids 52×20 feeder, and straight line conveyor on a galvanized steel structure. The standard structure can be […]
Jun 22, 2020
The Voyager™ 140 portable, compact asphalt plant from Astec Inc., Chattanooga, is built around a Double Barrel® drum featuring Astec v-fights for densifying the veil of material across the dryer. Astec’s Mike Varner explained this allows the lowest practical stack temperature, which results in optimal heat transfer and reduced fuel use. The drum and baghouse […]
May 22, 2020
The Kansas Turnpike Authority turned to asphalt to upgrade its southern toll terminal quickly, while utilizing the existing roadway.
May 22, 2020
Plant Consultant Clarence Richard explains how to install the fiber feeder for modified mix designs.
May 22, 2020
Since 1980, Lakeview Rock Products Inc. has provided asphalt-quality aggregates from its pits in North Salt Lake, Utah. Here’s the story of 40 years of family-focused aggregate and asphalt services.
May 22, 2020
Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport. With the ability to retrofit pickleball lines on existing sport courts, it’s a simple service to up-sell recreation sites. Here’s how to surface and stripe a pickleball court.
May 22, 2020
Infectious disease exposure control plans won’t end when COVID-19 does. Check out these 5 steps to stop the spread of infectious diseases.
May 22, 2020
Pavelink is a cloud-based workflow management system from Topcon that collects data from every step of the paving process and makes it available to the plant, trucking, paving crew and office staff.
May 22, 2020
Four types of lighting every paving and preservation job site should have: hazard/warning lights, ground lighting, scene lighting and surface lighting.
May 22, 2020
BASF tested its B2Last modifier for a successful low-temperature paving trial on Autobahn A96.
May 22, 2020
CWMF Corp.’s two Honey Badger RAP system models, the HB-30 and HB-40, crushes oversized RAP in real-time.
May 22, 2020
Check out the latest new asphalt paving and pavement maintenance equipment for June of 2020.
May 22, 2020
Hamm’s HCQ Navigator provides a live indication to roller operators of the points that were already sufficiently compacted or where further compaction is necessary. This prevents over- and under-compaction while helping to optimize the number of passes.
May 22, 2020
Roadtec has launched a new material transfer vehicle, the SB3000. The reinvented Shuttle Buggy has a lower profile and a host of enhancements for operators.
May 22, 2020
WITOS Paving Docu from Vögele bridges the gap between its two existing job site applications: RoadScan, the non-contacting temperature-measurement system; and WITOS Paving Plus, the telematics solution for coordinating all processes from the mixing plant to the paving process in real time.
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
Thunder Creek Equipment, Pella, Iowa, launched its new MTO service, fuel and lube trailer during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The MTO handles up to five different fluid types, including fresh oil, grease, reclaim, diesel exhaust fluid and diesel fuel. It is engineered to be a scalable solution for contractors of all sizes with exact fluid configurations between […]
May 22, 2020
Sripath Technologies® LLC, Mahwah, New Jersey, offers ReJUVN8™ to allow the use of high amounts of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) in hot mixes. Traditionally, many mixes contain about 20 percent RAP, but ReJUVN8 is formulated to increase that percentage to 40-50 percent or more, and in some cases, all the way to 100 percent. ReJUVN8 […]
May 22, 2020
Road Dryer LLC, Greenville, South Carolina, offers the RD-1200XT pavement drying unit to dry surfaces prior to paving or applying surface treatments or striping. The unit blows heated air up to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) directly downward through multiple nozzles, which allows traffic to flow in nearby lanes. It’s available as a simple-to-operate […]
May 22, 2020
Kubota Engine America (KEA), a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, debuted the V3307 Micro-Hybrid system prototype at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The system is designed to provide power assistance instantly during peak overloads. “We believe equipment manufacturers will gradually become less reliant upon any single power source and the engines themselves will need to […]
May 22, 2020
Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI), Nashua, New Hampshire, unveiled its PaveScan® RDM 2.0 asphalt density assessment tool for the United States and Canada at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 2020 conferece in January. PaveScan 2.0 incorporates a new sensor design built specifically for the extremes of the asphalt paving environment, foldable deployment arms with high-visibility […]
May 22, 2020
Earthwave Technologies, Indianapolis, displayed its Fleetwatcher Materials Management Solution (MMS), a wireless telematics system developed for paving contractors during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. With load cycle analysis, users can see where problems are occurring and correct them to eliminate trucks travelling together, taking the wrong route or other inefficiencies. Fleetwatcher integrates with accounting and payroll applications such […]
May 22, 2020
Ergodyne, St. Paul, Minnesota, has added two products to its high-visibility rainwear collection. GloWear® 8366 Lightweight Hi-Vis Rain Jacket—Type R, Class 3 and GloWear® 8916 Lightweight Hi-Vis Rain Pants—Class E are both built from waterproof 150-denier polyester oxford with PU coating. They include fully taped and bonded seams to lock out water. The products feature […]
May 22, 2020
Material segregation occurs during loading, transport and dumping. Larger material tends to move to the outer sections and smaller material settles in the middle of the material flow. The MF2500CS from Dynapac, a part of the FAYAT Group, Fort Mill, South Carolina, works to minimize this with the IMIX system, which uses three devices: conical […]
May 22, 2020
ASV Holdings Inc., Grand Rapids, Minnesota, has added Maxx Outdoor & Equipment in North Texas to its dealer network. The dealer will offer ASV’s full line of Posi-Track® compact track loaders, including the RT-40, RT-25 and recently introduced RT-50, as well as ASV’s full line of skid-steer loaders. For more information, contact Regan Meyer at […]
May 22, 2020
American Eagle, a division of Stellar Industries Inc., Garner, Iowa, released the 40P, lightweight, hydraulically-driven air compressor during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The 40P is a reciprocating compressor that uses a combination of aluminum and steel to control its weight of 240 pounds while producing a maximum air output of 40CFM and up to 150PSI of air […]
Apr 21, 2020
When production is going full tilt, any signs of fatigue on a conveyor belt will give you an instant headache. If you see a rip or tear that can’t wait until the end of the shift for repair, you’ll have to stop and handle it. Let’s walk through a quick fix.
Apr 21, 2020
Reduce credit card acceptance rates and fees on a business-to-business rate program.
Apr 21, 2020
Cornejo & Sons uses color-coded flags to identify work zone entrances and exits–an idea for which the company was recognized as a finalist in the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s annual Safety Awards program.
Apr 21, 2020
How the new WOTUS rule affects the aggregates industry.
Apr 21, 2020
American Pavement Specialists expands its picture-perfect image by leveraging the power of social media.
Apr 21, 2020
Launched in December 2019, DOTslip enables contractors and producers to digitally share tickets with customers, crews, carriers, and project owner representatives automatically.
Apr 21, 2020
AMAP 2020 presentation offers early results on cold temperature cracking testing outside MnROAD facility.
Apr 21, 2020
Dynamic Infrastructure announces cooperative agreement and technology sharing during pandemic emergency.
Apr 21, 2020
The team at BOMAG Americas demonstrated its new BF 200 paver with 44-inch track width during its Innovation Days in 2019 for such projects. Here’s how it works.
Apr 21, 2020
The Asphalt Binder Cracking Device (ABCD), invented by Sang-Soo Kim, was developed alongside its low-temperature cracking potential test under the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) project 99.
Apr 21, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
Haver & Boecker launched its new global mineral processing brand, Haver & Boecker Niagara during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
The flagship RM 120GO! compact crusher from RUBBLE MASTER, has a throughput capacity of up to 385 U.S. tons per hour.
Apr 21, 2020
Lo-Density® drop-in tank heaters from Process Heating Company (PHCo), Seattle, are available for efficient heating of asphalt and emulsions in both underground tanks and distributor trucks.
Apr 21, 2020
Powerscreen, a Terex Corporation brand, displayed its new Powerscreen® Chieftain™ 1700X hybrid screen along with other Powerscreen crushing and conveying solutions during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
Minds Inc., Kelowna, British Columbia, offers the PlantManager multi-plant dashboard software.
Apr 21, 2020
Meeker Equipment Co. Inc., Belleville, Pennsylvania, has launched the Freedom Air reverse-air baghouse.
Apr 21, 2020
McCloskey International, Peterborough, Ontario, displayed its newest products in the silver lot during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, including the S250 screener.
Apr 21, 2020
MAJOR, a Haver & Boecker company, Candiac, Quebec, introduced its FLEX-MAT ID Enabled concept at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
Astec Mobile Screens Inc., Sterling, Illinois, displayed the Ranger™ J20 mobile jaw crusher at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
The new MOBICAT MC 120 Zi PRO jaw crusher from Kleemann GmbH, a company of the Wirtgen Group, was one of four innovations from Kleemann on display during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
The foundation drilling auger protection concept from Kenco Engineering Inc., Roseville, California, can reduce downtime at the asphalt plant and at the paver by retaining auger diameter.
Apr 21, 2020
Stansteel/Hotmix Parts & Service, Louisville, offers the Accu-Level™ AC tank & silo level indicator to replace the antiquated lever-and-pulley systems for determining the amount of material left in your asphalt cement (AC) tank.
Apr 21, 2020
Heatec Inc., an Astec Industries Company, Chattanooga, has recently introduced its dish bottom storage tanks for liquid asphalt cement (AC) binders.
Apr 21, 2020
Hauck Manufacturing Company displayed at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 its BCS-7000 burner control system, which is designed to offer precise control of stack temperature or material temperature and dryer draft.
Apr 21, 2020
Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker’s new mineral processing brand, exhibited the Niagara F-Class portable plant for the first time during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
The Revolution portable plant from CWMF, Waite Park, Minnesota, is designed for portability while meeting your tons-per-hour production needs.
Apr 21, 2020
The new Astec Versa Jet™ burner from Astec Industries, Chattanooga, has been engineered for versatility.
Apr 21, 2020
The ACP ContiHRT plant from Ammann Group, Langenthal, Switzerland, is a continuous plant for the North American market, designed to handle up to 60 percent RAP without burning the light ends off the replacement binder.
Feb 25, 2020
Morgan Asphalt is doing its part to improve air quality in Utah with its investment in a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly asphalt plant from Gencor.
Feb 25, 2020
akeside Industries Inc., Issaquah, Washington, was awarded the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations Award for the development and implementation of the Field Trauma Kit for Worksites.
Feb 25, 2020
Koss Construction has performed Oklahoma’s second Perpetual Pavement project with full depth asphalt, located on US-69.
Feb 25, 2020
How asphalt paving and maintenance companies are using Autodesk’s suite of software to improve operations
Feb 25, 2020
For Innovative Roadway Solutions—a pavement preservation specialist operating in Texas, Missouri and the surrounding states—success means taking advantage of new innovations, even if they present a challenge to current pavement maintenance processes.
Feb 25, 2020
In 2019, TRB web series showcased how driving surface aggregate (DSA) specs and placement can improve unpaved roads over traditional aggregate use.
Feb 25, 2020
New report documents a review of 30 recent Austroads research reports for potential impact on the Guide to Road Design.
Feb 25, 2020
The Quad-Axle 1200-25 CC Portable Impactor Plant from Eagle Crusher Company Inc., Galion, Ohio, was specially designed with asphalt producers in mind to help them with asphalt recycling.
Feb 25, 2020
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the largest construction-related trade show in the United States. Here is your guide to asphalt-related exhibitors at ConExpo 2020.
Feb 25, 2020
Trust but verify burner—and other controls—stats to ensure proper operation.
Feb 25, 2020
Consultant and longtime plant operator A.J. Ronyak gives best practices in a 10-step sequence for warming up and starting up the HMA plant for the day’s best productivity.
Feb 24, 2020
With this being the innovations edition of AsphaltPro magazine, it’s only fitting that we focus on new-to-you equipment in the product gallery. Advances in technology and electronics crop up all year long, but will take center stage in most original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) booths at CONEXPO/CON-AGG this March 10-14 in Las Vegas. If you’re one […]
Feb 23, 2020
Wirtgen America will have more than 30 products on display in almost 30,000 square feet of outdoor space in booth 5419 in the silver lots 1 &2, including the new HAMM H 20i C P mentioned above, the new Kleemann Mobicat MC 120 Z, and the new W 220 Fi and W 250 Fi large […]
Feb 23, 2020
Volvo Construction Equipment will debut two new asphalt paver models for its North American line-up at the festival grounds in Vegas—the P5110B tracked and P5170B wheeled eight-foot pavers. They are built for heavy commercial and light highway tasks. “The P5110B and P5170B give contractors a new heavy eight-foot size class option, meeting demand for mid-size […]
Feb 23, 2020
Of the two new mills Roadtec Inc., Chattanooga, will have on display at CONEXPO, the RX-700 has some changes to make note of, according to Director of Sales Eric Baker. For example, the machine has a full lane option now. Stop by booth C30336 to check that out. Because this is the paving-centric product gallery, […]
Feb 23, 2020
It’s not new iron, but the news from Milwaukee Tool is about its production of smaller tools of the trade and positive growth. Milwaukee Tool is expanding its footprint in the United States with the announcement of a new vertically integrated manufacturing plant in West Bend, Wisconsin. Located 20 minutes from Milwaukee Tool’s global headquarters, […]
Feb 23, 2020
For the mechanic—or operators functioning as proxy mechanics—on your crew, the team at Hammerhead Industries, Ventura, California, has released six new ANSI 121-compliant Gear Keeper® retractable tethers to increase convenience and keep tools out of the way but always accessible. Current compliance challenges often require that all tools must be tethered when working at heights. […]
Feb 23, 2020
Among the new iron Caterpillar will have on display at the festival grounds at CONEXPO, don’t forget the company’s service and solutions for asphalt paving. For example, the CAT® app for IOS and Android devices, released at the end of 2019, is designed to curb downtime and boost your bottom line with fleet management. It […]
Feb 23, 2020
At the almost 30,000-square-foot outdoor space in booth S-5419, the Wirtgen Group will include a new compactor with padfoot drum from HAMM that offers a drum width of 84.3 inches and a weight of 46,096 pounds. The H 20i C P offers three-point articulation for optimum steering, driving safety and driving comfort. It also features […]
Feb 23, 2020
CASE Construction Equipment, Racine, Wisconsin, is launching a new Tier 4 Final PT240D pneumatic tire roller for the asphalt industry. With an operating weight of 21,380 pounds, a 100-horsepower Deutz engine and a compaction width of 78.2 inches, it’s built for sub-base and asphalt compaction on large-scale projects. The tire configuration is four in front, […]
Feb 23, 2020
The team from Bomag Americas, Ridgeway, South Carolina, has launched its second generation compact cold planers and will have them on display in booth 30316 in the central hall. Available in three- and four-wheel designs, the new BOMAG BM 500/15-2 and BM 600/15-2 compact mills feature a reengineered vibration-isolation operator’s station to improve operator efficiency […]
Feb 23, 2020
While most AsphaltPro readers will recognize the Ammann Group for its innovative asphalt plant products, including the new continuous high-recycling plant—the Ammann ACP ContiHRT—that will be on display in the company’s booth 5254 in the silver lots one and two, you may not know that the OEM also makes a line of soil and asphalt […]
Feb 23, 2020
Allen Engineering, Paragould, Arkansas, has introduced its all-new 2020 AW16E fully electric wheel buggy with travel speeds of up to 6 miles per hour and a payload of 2,500 pounds. Its standard features include a rechargeable 48-volt lithium battery, a bucket capacity of 16 cubic feet with 90-degree dump angle and easy access to charging […]
Jan 25, 2020
This February edition of AsphaltPro focuses on recycling, but that doesn’t mean we take a month off from production. Far from it—we include information on increasing recycled material at the production facility. Look specifically at the use of high percentages of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in the mix designs at your plant. The team at […]
Jan 25, 2020
Milling and filling took on a safety role with the placement of an open graded friction course on I-795 in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Jan 25, 2020
ADC Paving paves its first bicycle motocross (BMX) track.
Jan 25, 2020
A recent study has found that foremen and supervisors are more likely to conduct safety meetings when they receive safety-related materials directly to their smartphones.
Jan 25, 2020
In the final installment of our three-part series following Texas Cordia’s pursuit for a plant, Heredia and Corbitt share what they learned in the first year of running their plant.
Jan 25, 2020
New York State Police issued more than 1000 tickets during Operation Hardhat, in which state police officers went undercover as road construction workers to identify motorists violating construction work zone laws.
Jan 25, 2020
In November 2019, Zonar established a grant assistance program for its customers and prospects to assist with the cost of investing in new technology.
Jan 25, 2020
Assembly Bill 5 changes California truck law. See if your drivers can be considered independent contractors after the two-year construction hauling grace period.
Jan 25, 2020
Continental Milling Inc. uses a Cat® PM822 cold planer for Kiewit Corporation’s Pikes Peak mill and overlay.
Jan 25, 2020
Researchers at NCAT prepared a standard for cold recycling mix design with foamed asphalt.
Jan 25, 2020
Ammann recently introduced its ACP ContiHRT asphalt mixing plant to the North American market. Here’s how Ammann’s ACP ContiHRT Plant works.
Jan 25, 2020
Making the move to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source can be a user-friendly process.
Jan 25, 2020
Based on GlobalData’s analysis, if all infrastructure projects in the pipeline proceed as planned, spending on projects involving Chinese contractors could reach US$64 billion in 2020, up from US$23 billion in 2014.
Jan 25, 2020
ADM’s Carlos Cardenas shares best practices portable HMA plant set-up for 2 months or 2 years of production. Here’s how to set up a portable asphalt plant.
Jan 25, 2020
Paving beneath a deck/in a parking garage presents different challenges from paving an open-air parking lot. Let’s look at how to pave a parking garage.
Jan 24, 2020
Caterpillar has launched several new design enhancements for its small wheel loader (SWL) line—Cat® 926M, 930M and 938M models—centered on improving attachment visibility, operator comfort and machine performance. The line’s new Fusion Quick Coupler is designed to improve visibility to the attachment in material handling applications. With its electro-hydraulic coupler application system activated from inside the […]
Jan 24, 2020
Atlas Copco Power Technique, Rock Hill, South Carolina, has updated its QAS 250 and QAS 330 generators with a more powerful John Deere 6090 engine. The generators are designed to be versatile for several applications including construction, the oil field and special events. Both generators feature a John Deere 9-liter, 6-cylinder Tier 4 Final diesel […]
Jan 24, 2020
This February edition of AsphaltPro focuses on recycling, but that doesn’t mean we take a month off from production. Far from it—we include information on increasing recycled material at the production facility. Look specifically at the use of high percentages of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in the mix designs at your plant. The team at […]
Dec 27, 2019
Blythe Construction operates 13 asphalt plants across North and South Carolina, producing more than 1 million tons of hot mix and recycled asphalt annually. In September 2019, they upgraded their plant to improve environmental sustainability.
Dec 27, 2019
Cornejo & Sons wins KAPA Overlay Award with a winning warm-mix asphalt strategy.
Dec 27, 2019
Construction headsets can improve communication, training and safety while protecting against hearing loss.
Dec 27, 2019
Meet the 2020 National Asphalt Pavement Association’s incoming chairman, Jay Winford of Prairie Contractors.
Dec 27, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier II reporting exists to aid first responders in safely dealing with emergency situations. Here’s how to comply with EPA Tier II reporting.
Dec 27, 2019
Tresco Companies expands its production capacity with maximum recycled asphalt pavement from Eagle Crusher.
Dec 27, 2019
When it came time to revitalize the more than 40-year-old entry road and parking lots surrounding its corporate campus, the Cargill team saw an opportunity to put its Cargill Anova rejuvenator into action at home.
Dec 27, 2019
About half the staff from EZ Street Asphalt, Miami, was in the Ozarks Oct. 25, volunteering at a training event for rural law enforcement officers.
Dec 27, 2019
MAJOR’s Flex-Mat Sensor is an app-controlled vibration analysis sensor to monitor and fine tune screen box performance. Here’s how it works.
Dec 20, 2019
2020 brings a new set of conversations to the forefront when it comes to the debate of plastics. In preparation for the February recycling-themed issue of AsphaltPro, we dive into the discussion here.
Nov 25, 2019
Gear up for the 2020 paving season during this off-season, starting with research right here. From technology to big iron, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) aren’t waiting for CONEXPO-CON/AGG to release what you need to enhance your bottom line. Some of them have what you need right now.
Nov 25, 2019
NexTraq launched MobileBlock to ensure drivers’ smartphones and tablet screens are locked during driving. NexTraq also relies on a number of other devices to deliver actionable data to its platform.
Nov 25, 2019
Benevento Companies relies on HaulHub to take digital orders and watch them all the way to the paver. A recent integration between HaulHub and Command Alkon/Apex, called CONNEX, is making it easier than ever.
Nov 25, 2019
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) purchased a Bergkamp M310E micro surfacing machine for its pavement preservation needs.
Nov 25, 2019
Kentucky has been micro surfacing its roads since 2008. After doubling down on quality in 2012, the pavement preservation technique has reached its peak in the state. And in 2019, micro surfacing was used for the first time in Kentucky on an airport taxiway/runway, with the help of American Pavements.
Nov 25, 2019
Here are some top questions that mix producers who are evaluating their AC provider should ask.
Nov 25, 2019
Caterpillar’s virtual reality safety training, Cat Safety VR, offers Dunn Construction crews a safe place to learn.
Nov 25, 2019
American Rental Association shares its equipment rental expectations for 2020.
Nov 25, 2019
The technical committee of the Association of Modified Asphalt Producers conducted a reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) study. Here, we outline the results of the AMAP RAP study.
Nov 25, 2019
Working in a way that can save fuel can end up saving big money. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers shares some tips for optimal fuel efficiency.
Nov 25, 2019
What’s in store for the asphalt industry in 2020–and beyond? AsphaltPro looks at trends and projects pertaining to international asphalt news.
Nov 25, 2019
Planta Contitech Chihuahua manufactures power transmission belts for a wide range of applications including the construction market. This year, it celebrates 20 years in operation.
Nov 25, 2019
The new generation of diesel technology is helping ports, cities, communities, and entire nations meet climate and clean air challenges of today and tomorrow, according to a statement submitted July 16 by the Diesel Technology Forum.
Nov 25, 2019
The engineers at BOMAG Americas, Ridgeway, South Carolina, have launched the 10-foot highway class pavers with new features to assist operators; and the BOMAG CR 1030 T paver has some upgrades. Here’s how it works.
Nov 24, 2019
John Deere introduces the new mechanical angle blade for the 950K and 1050K crawler dozers.
Nov 24, 2019
Crescent Lufkin has launched the Control Series of tape measures for tradespeople. The new features are designed to help tackle issues that help users get the job done more efficiently.
Nov 24, 2019
Caterpillar, Minneapolis, offers the Cat® CS56B soil compactor with a redesigned cab for operator comfort, exclusive Cat® dual pump propel system with electronic control, and new Cat Compaction Control.
Nov 24, 2019
Vogele updates its Big MultiPlex Ski. This new grade and slope control technology simplifies the process of connecting and using the sensors.
Nov 24, 2019
The BOMAG BF 200 paver is a small construction site paver, new to the North American market.
Nov 24, 2019
ASV Holdings Inc. introduces its two-year, 2,000-hour loader warranty and no-derailment guarantee for its Posi-Track® and skid-steer loaders.
Nov 24, 2019
Roadtec’s RP-250e is a highway class asphalt paver with a minimum paving width of 10 feet and a rear-mount screed.
Nov 24, 2019
Trimble SiteVision is an outdoor AR solution that enables users to visualize 2D and 3D data on virtually any project site with cellular or internet connectivity.
Oct 27, 2019
Ray Brown suggests building an asphalt test section to validate plant produced mixture.
Oct 27, 2019
Intercounty Paving used new rollers with HCQ Navigator intelligent compaction on State Route 24.
Oct 27, 2019
CPWR’s Safety Climate Assessment Tool helps companies assess their safety culture.
Oct 27, 2019
Tenna’s customized fleet management solutions aim to eliminate yard hunts and unnecessary purchases, while improving use and reducing downtime.
Oct 27, 2019
Lakeside Industries waterproofs a bridge in Washington State.
Oct 27, 2019
With winter coming on, producers are finishing up in many parts of North America. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and services providers still have components and particulars to help you get through end-of-season and beyond.
Oct 27, 2019
Pavecon turns to Sparkhound to optimize workflows through a complete digital transformation.
Oct 27, 2019
Kabbage’s head of customer experience shares tips for cash flow management tips for a healthy business.
Oct 27, 2019
NCAT has completed Phase VI of its asphalt test track, covering information, statistics, and verifiable data on porous friction courses with cellulose fiber, with synthetic fiber, and with ground tire rubber.
Oct 27, 2019
Performance Paving paves a new pit road at Phoenix International Raceway. Here’s how they did it.
Sep 25, 2019
The bucket on the plant’s front end loader is the business end of this machine and protecting the bucket is truly protecting an important investment. Here’s how to protect the loader bucket.
Sep 25, 2019
Here’s how to train your haul truck drivers to pay attention while they’re driving, regardless of how well they think they know the roads.
Sep 25, 2019
While all equipment operators should understand the basic concept that greasing or oiling a bearing prevents one type of downtime, not all operators and mechanics entering the industry have the fine-tuned skills for proper lubrication. Here’s a primer for preventing equipment seizures.
Sep 25, 2019
ARRA’s Eric Baker shares why cold asphalt preservation practices are hot right now in the Fall 2019 issue of Preservation Pro.
Sep 25, 2019
U.S. Congressional Representative Judy Chu (D-California) has introduced H.R. 3668. If enacted, the bill directs OSHA to issue a national standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
Sep 25, 2019
How to perform a full depth reclamation, following industry best practices
Sep 25, 2019
RenoRun is an on-demand delivery company dedicated to the construction industry.
Sep 25, 2019
AsphaltPro spoke with Kevin P. Monaco, NJAPA’s executive director since 2012, to learn about how NJAPA engages with state legislators and addresses the workforce shortage in the state of New Jersey.
Sep 25, 2019
As autumn closes in, you may be looking at a tired or worn paving fleet. This article includes a handful of offerings that were provided to make it easier for you to find who’s keeping your bottom line in mind.
Sep 25, 2019
From a used Barber Greene to current day components, Asphalt Supply Company, also known as ASCO, conducts plant replacement in stages.
Sep 25, 2019
Servitization, where companies will no longer just sell products, instead offering the value or business outcomes those products deliver, is completely redefining the way manufacturers operate and serve their customers. Here are some ideas on how to win at customer service in this new era.
Sep 25, 2019
Changes to the P-401 spec have placed more emphasis on two items: quality control (QC) and tack coat. Here’s how your P-401 responsibilities have changed.
Sep 25, 2019
Tech company and tire manufacturer Continental expands its production facilities in Lousado, Portugal. The new capacity will be used for the production of radial earthmoving and port tires with a diameter larger than 24 inches.
Sep 25, 2019
Meeker Equipment Co. Inc., Belleville, Pennsylvania, has launched a new reverse air baghouse called the Freedom Air that provides unique control of the turrets, does not require an air compressor and uses stainless steel turrets. Here’s how it works. Hot air containing fine particles enters the baghouse’s center plenum, which is tapered to evenly distribute […]
Sep 24, 2019
To dig a trench or utility cut safety, trained professionals are a fundamental part of the excavator work. Let’s take a look at important safety tips all excavator operators—of large or smaller machines—should follow.
Sep 24, 2019
MINDS delivers a plant automation solution for mix controls and software to handle loadout and ticketing needs at Blythe Construction.
Sep 24, 2019
In part one of our two-part series on the best practices of micro surfacing and slurry seal applications, we share all of the basics and best preparation practices. In part two, forthcoming in the Spring 2020 issue of Preservation Pro, will dig into the best practices on the job site.
Sep 24, 2019
How 1-877-FIX ASPHALT helped a property manager save his job after a disastrous stencil incident.
Sep 24, 2019
Hoses can get covered in tack and present a tripping hazard. That’s why the team at Bergkamp Inc., Salina, Kansas, engineered its new pivot tack/air hose system for its FP5 flameless all-in-one pothole patcher. Here’s how it works.
Aug 23, 2019
Integrity of incoming liquid AC determines final mix, dependable life, pavement performance
Aug 23, 2019
More cities across the state of Iowa embrace the use of full-depth HMA streets, constructing, or reconstructing, their streets with a perpetual asphalt pavement design.
Aug 23, 2019
Kokosing Materials Inc. knows what it takes to be a good neighbor. That’s why they use AS Cherry to eliminate the scent it asphalt plants with nearby neighbors.
Aug 23, 2019
Six technologies at ICUEE to assist with safety training efforts
Aug 23, 2019
Dynapac’s MF2500CS material feeder is designed for heavy highway paving contractors. Here’s how it works.
Aug 23, 2019
This month’s product gallery focuses on the parts and pieces that enhance production of asphalt mix. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers are already gearing up for a busy winter of helping you update and upgrade for 2020. Whether you need a component right now or you’re planning ahead for off-season, the case studies […]
Aug 23, 2019
Get to know Massachusetts Aggregate and Asphalt Pavement Association’s Executive Director Jim Reger.
Aug 23, 2019
Here are some suggestions to troubleshoot problems with taking cores for quality control/quality assurance testing.
Aug 23, 2019
Follow conveyor safety best practices to prevent accidents, injuries and fatalities related to your material conveyor.
Aug 23, 2019
Part III of our asphalt sustainability series gives a deep dive into additional ways to apply sustainable materials use while enhancing your bottom line at the asphalt plant.
Aug 23, 2019
Three types of insurance you need to protect your construction business against significant financial losses due to claims or lawsuits.
Aug 23, 2019
Recent study examines VDOT’s revised grading specs for the design of SMA mixes with smaller aggregates and the impact of aggregate morphology on the structural stability of the mix.
Jul 25, 2019
Big Creek Sand and Gravel in Borger, Texas, invests in new equipment from KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens that could double—and in some cases triple—the operation’s output.
Jul 25, 2019
Cubical aggregate is a better product for both bituminous asphaltic concrete and Portland cement concrete (PCC), as the cubicity suppresses potential voids that might occur, and provides a better finish for both materials.
Jul 25, 2019
The best practices for paving residential and commercial paving jobs. Part three in our three part series.
Jul 25, 2019
Following the best practices of crushing and screening RAP is key for making the highest quality hot-mix asphalt. Here’s how to do it right.
Jul 25, 2019
Allan Myers was recognized by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) as a 2018 finalist in the Operational Excellence Award in Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation for its custom safety features on its portable crusher.
Jul 25, 2019
Crack sealing is the process of placing an adhesive sealant into cracks on the pavement surface, preventing the infiltration of moisture and non-compressible materials into the pavement. Here are the best practices of crack sealing.
Jul 25, 2019
The construction industry has more nonstandard workers than almost any other industry, and these workers are at a greater risk for occupational injuries, illnesses and other adverse health outcomes as a result of their work arrangement. It’s important to understand who among your employees is considered nonstandard and to think about how you might improve the safety of these workers in your organization.
Jul 25, 2019
RoviTracker’s asset management software solution is powered with data from the CalAmp Telematics Cloud and smart sensors to manage smaller form factor tools and equipment, such as generators, jackhammers, light towers, pavement saws or skid steer attachments.
Jul 25, 2019
Mauldin’s 1560 asphalt paver was debuted at World of Asphalt 2019. Here’s how the Mauldin 1560 asphalt paver works.
Jul 25, 2019
As it does with new construction or mill-and-overlay projects, the nominal maximum aggregate size in a micro surfacing mix impacts the project’s success. Here are some best practices for stockpiling for micro surfacing jobs.
Jul 24, 2019
Luck Stone Corporation has been using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered by the aerial intelligence platform from Delair, headquartered in Toulouse, France, to transform the company’s business decisions and environmental footprint.
Jul 24, 2019
Manufacturers haven’t slowed their research and development in between tradeshows while you’ve been out paving this summer. If you’re in need of parts, components or a whole new machine, the OEMs who make the goods are hard at work to keep up with demand. The next few pages include a handful of offerings that were […]
Jul 24, 2019
The asphalt industry works with sustainable practices to lower GHGs and keep an already low carbon footprint in check. Malcolm Swanson, P.E., gathered information for an 11-page document outlining some of the industry’s sustainable practices
Jul 24, 2019
Recent advances in laboratory polishing and friction testing now provide a better assessment of friction that considers the entire gradation in an asphalt mixture rather than a single aggregate source.
Jul 24, 2019
Before deploying Kespry drones to measure stockpile volumes, collecting the data required for inventory management and mine planning was a time consuming and expensive affair for Covia Holdings Corporation’s mine in Tunnel City, Wisconsin.
Jul 24, 2019
Cobalt Construction was chosen to work with the White Pass Railroad to expand and enhance service for the cruise ship industry. Cobalt was also responsible for supplying ballast to support the new tracks, which meant putting the new McCloskey J40V2 crusher and R70 screener to work.
Jun 22, 2019
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), with headquarters in Montpelier, has typically employed common preventive maintenance treatments such as bituminous crack fill sealant, micro surfacing, various seals, ultra thin lays, hot-in-place bituminous overlays, and more. These treatments have proven to be effective. Their costs, however, can be fairly expensive, depending on the treatment and roadway […]
Jun 22, 2019
Part Two of AsphaltPro’s “Best Practices for Residential and Commercial Paving” series.
Jun 22, 2019
Gather insight from the pipeline industry’s construction, refurbishment
Jun 22, 2019
An estimated 2 million construction workers in the United States have been exposed to respirable silica dust, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That’s why OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica standard requires that employers limit workers’ exposure to silica and take other steps to protect workers. “Silica dust appears in asphalt, concrete and rocks,” […]
Jun 22, 2019
PennDOT partners with paving contractors to place high-RAP mixes on the state’s low-volume roads
Jun 22, 2019
Kokosing Materials Inc. developed its field ID lockout/tagout program to make it easy for employees to follow best safety practices.
Jun 22, 2019
AsphaltPro spent time getting to know Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association (IAPA)’s Kevin Burke II and learning how IAPA promotes the asphalt industry in the state of Illinois.
Jun 22, 2019
Here’s how FORTA’s Surface-EXT Fiber & Ranger Feeder system works.
Jun 22, 2019
AsphaltPro shares some best practices that can prevent micro surfacing, or other sealing, problems your crew might experience.
Jun 22, 2019
We’re deep into paving season now. If you find yourself in need of components or updates at the asphalt plant, the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed on the next few pages have parts, pieces, controls, software and whole plants to enhance your bottom line. Ammann Ammann Group, Langenthal, Switzerland, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2019. […]
Jun 22, 2019
The asphalt paving industry already had a great record and story to tell concerning sustainable operating practices before sustainability was seen as having the level of importance that is attributed to it today.
Jun 22, 2019
Analysts have attempted to calculate the financial impact of violence in the workplace. Many of the statistics are calculations of the financial impact in the national aggregate, relying on workers comp reports, law enforcement reports, numbers compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, etc. Such a methodology arrives at a minimum cost of many tens […]
Jun 22, 2019
Blacklidge Emulsions looked at volumetrics and performance of plant-produced mixes with increasing RAP content and its rejuvenating product, ReGen.
Jun 22, 2019
The use of the RetroTek-M Dynamic Road Marking Retroreflector assists with the assessment of pavement conditions and performance of the Municipality road network.
Jun 02, 2019
You might think after all the new offerings at World of Asphalt 2019 back in February meant original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) would sit back and relax for a while. That’s not the case. More goodies were launched at BAUMA 2019 in Munich and additional updates have hit the marketplace independent of specific tradeshows. For example, […]
May 23, 2019
Western Specialty Contractors created a comprehensive strategy for cost-effective preventive maintenance to share with property managers.
May 23, 2019
Larson Electronics offers some tips for picking the best commercial surveillance cameras.
May 23, 2019
Lakeside Industries’ safety reporting app was recognized as a 2018 finalist for NAPA’s Operational Excellence Award in the Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation category.
May 23, 2019
Part One of AsphaltPro’s “Best Practices for Residential and Commercial Paving” series outlines job descriptions on the paving train.
May 23, 2019
Blackstone Construction LLC outfits its BearCat E-Tack distributor truck with a Lo-Density® low-watt-density Rigid Tubular Drywell Tank electric heater from Process Heating Company (PHCo).
May 23, 2019
AsphaltPro spent time getting to know CalAPA’s Technical Director Brandon Milar to learn how CalAPA is assisting with workforce development and asphalt innovation in the state of California.
May 23, 2019
Here’s how Roadtec’s Guardian telematics system works with Topcon’s grade and slope controls.
May 23, 2019
John Deere training uses next-gen simulators to teach operators how to use its backhoes, crawler dozers, excavators, wheel loaders and motor graders.
May 23, 2019
Maintain scales properly to avoid scale breakdowns during the height of paving season.
May 23, 2019
Asphalt mix producers and contractors can set up the whole project for success when they plan ahead and make it a team effort. AsphaltPro asked Nikki Bogus some specific questions that often come up for crews and subcontracted haulers. Here are some best practices that she has seen come into play. Q: When an asphalt […]
May 23, 2019
New York City paves with a red-colored asphalt to avoid painting its fast-fading bus lanes.
May 23, 2019
The City of Pocatello, Idaho, fog seals using GSB-88 emulsified asphalt seal coat product to mitigate the impacts of surface oxidation and moisture damage.
May 23, 2019
There are a number of new fleet management tools on the market to track haul trucks traveling to and from the jobsite and asphalt plant. AsphaltPro compares some promising new solutions.
May 23, 2019
FDOT uses StellarFlex FR asphalt binder and Evotherm M-1 warm mix asphalt technology to combat pavement issues presented by horse-drawn carriage traffic.
May 23, 2019
Water clarification systems from Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. and Tecnoidea Impianti accelerate the process of filtering fines from dirty water for reuse in the processing plant.
May 23, 2019
Brooklyn Bridge relies on micro surfacing for a smooth ride for its more than 100,000 average daily vehicles. Asphalt Paving Systems is there to help.
May 23, 2019
The rise of gas flaring, and flaring regulations, in the heart of the Bakken formation will likely continue to hinder crude production in North Dakota.
Apr 25, 2019
Each year, AsphaltPro prepares a supplemental magazine focused on pavement preservation treatments, PreservationPro. Check out the articles featured in the May 2019 issue of PreservationPro below.
Apr 25, 2019
Whether it was on offer during the recent tradeshow or being launched separately from Indy’s cold-and-snowy few days of hustle and bustle in February, we gathered the information on what’s new for asphalt and aggregate production. The somewhat annual World of Asphalt (WOA) and AGG1 tradeshow and conferences brought entrepreneurial minds and engineering efforts to […]
Apr 25, 2019
Maine DOT uses GSSI’s PaveScan RDM to measure whether there is uniform density throughout a pavement layer.
Apr 25, 2019
John Deere has introduced two popular G-Series motor graders, the 622GP and 672GP, to the European market via the Wirtgen Group distribution network in Germany and France. They will be available in early 2019.
Apr 25, 2019
AsphaltPro’s overview of World of Asphalt/AGG1 2019 trade shows.
Apr 25, 2019
Hawaii Asphalt Pavement Association Executive Director Jon Young explains components of a job mix formula for dense-graded mixes–a must read introduction to JMFs.
Apr 25, 2019
Storing liquid AC at temperatures above that particular performance grade
asphalt’s temperature design range will burn off the material’s light ends. When this happens,
not only will the tank release blue smoke, but you will also be damaging the liquid AC.
Apr 25, 2019
When recycling on-site, paving contractors look for something quiet and compact. Rubble Master’s RM 120GO! Aims to answer that call.
Apr 25, 2019
Based on the Petrochemical Update Poll, more than 80 percent of North American energy industry executives believe the U.S. petrochemical market needs locational diversification.
Apr 25, 2019
Don’t let poor base or soil quality affect the quality of your asphalt mat! AsphaltPro outlines the best practices of how to perform base stabilization.
Apr 25, 2019
Caterpillar has launched a virtual reality safety training tool to help road construction crews stay safe on the job.
Apr 25, 2019
AsphaltPro interviews Eurobitume’s Director General Siobhan McKelvey. Eurobitume, based in Brussels, Belgium, is the voice of the European bitumen industry.
Apr 25, 2019
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators have the fifth most dangers job in America, with a fatal injury rate 13 times more dangerous than the average job. Here are three ideas to keep your crew safe out there.
Apr 24, 2019
Road Science Gets the Credit Road Science, a Division of ArrMaz, announced that it successfully completed a comprehensive American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) On-Site Assessment and Quality Management System Evaluation of its research and development and customer support laboratory in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The review was conducted by AASHTO re:source over a […]
Apr 24, 2019
MAP-21, Environmental Product Declarations, and the launch of roadresource.org continue to impact pavement maintenance trends. Roadtec’s Eric Baker, Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association president, shares his thoughts.
Apr 24, 2019
Here’s how Thermo-Lay’s truck-mounted pothole patching machine works.
Apr 24, 2019
FORTA’s new Surface-EXT fiber additive can extend the life of slurry seals and micro surfacing treatments by three years.
Apr 24, 2019
What you need to know about new material standards, design standards and construction guides from AASHTO’s Emulsion Task Force. What impact will the specifications have on pavement preservation treatments, including chip seal, micro surfacing and fog seal, as well as tack coats and cold recycled mixtures?
Apr 24, 2019
The Gorman Group improves its emulsion production with a Heatec Inc. Barracuda emulsion mill skid.