Jun 26, 2018
Discussing the asphalt plant and aggregate operations this month includes a look at trucking. MyLogic Inc., headquartered in Pennsylvania, has released a free app called Dump Truck Math, which is available on iOS and Android devices, to help estimators, foremen, and truck drivers streamline simple hauling calculations. The app started as an Excel spreadsheet MyLogic […]
May 25, 2018
The latest new and innovative products for asphalt paving contractors
Apr 29, 2018
This month’s product gallery focuses on equipment and services that are designed to help the bottom line of the asphalt and aggregate producer.
Feb 26, 2018
World of Asphalt/AGG1 2018 is here, so original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are hard at work putting the final engineering touches on products they’ll introduce in Houston this month. One of those OEMs is Hamm, with North American headquarters in Antioch, Tennessee, introducing a new concept for fuel-efficient compactive efforts. Another is Ammann Group with headquarters […]
Jan 25, 2018
As you update the asphalt plant, tank farm, testing lab, crushing site or recycling areas, new equipment is probably on your “to buy” list. Even before we get to World of Asphalt/AGG1 next month, manufacturers and service providers have new components and updated parts on offer to make top quality mixes easier for your crew […]
Dec 27, 2017
World of Asphalt/AGG1 is right around the corner, so original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are hard at work putting the final engineering touches on products they’ll introduce in Houston March 6 through 8. Before the close of 2017, paving and pavement maintenance equipment manufacturers and service providers had new launches and updates to share. The team […]
Nov 25, 2017
At the end of each calendar year, we take a look at the state of the asphalt industry. For this department, we look at equipment and services, specifically. During 2017, the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and consultants who focus on quarry, plant, and terminal products and services have kept environmental sustainability in the forefront while […]
Oct 24, 2017
The November 2017 edition of AsphaltPro includes a focus on controls. While that typically brings plant operations to mind, let’s consider the controls and automation available to the contractor in the field. Specifically, look at the controls designed to improve the quality and precision of grading, milling, paving, slope, compaction and so on. Original Equipment […]