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"Asphalt pavement is the buy of the year," says Asphalt Producer/Contractor Larry Lemon, speaking on behalf of the National Asphalt Pavement Association.

Industry prognosticators, technology experts, influential leaders and experienced titans of asphalt road construction descend on the NAPA 55th Annual Meeting in Maui next February to share their knowledge on the direction of asphalt pavements.


In The October 2006 Issue

Features

Asphalt Contractor

Upcoming Shows

National Pavement Expo West National Pavement Expo

A More Efficient Material Transfer

Material transfer devices and vehicles keep the mix flowing.

By Greg Udelhofen

Paving Products

Paving products for October 2006 include the Bomag BW120AD-4 Roller, the LeeBoy Legend Electric Screed, the TransTech PQI301 and more.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

Milling Machine Used in County Road Reclamation

Multifunctional capabilities of Roadtec RX-900 cold planer allows Texas contractor to take on rural county road reclamation project and generate additional return on investment.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

Preservation Products

Preservation products for October 2006 include the Wirtgen WR 2000, the DuraPatcher Road Repair Machine, the Bomag ProTack TW500 and more.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

United Installs Coal-Fired Burner

Fuel prices and shortages prompt United Companies to convert its Grand Junction, CO, HMA facility from waste oil to coal, with substantial savings projected.

By Greg Udelhofen

Plant Products

Plant products for October 2006 include the Terex E225P Counterflow Plant, the Burke In-Line Preheating System, VSS Emultech Emulsion Plants and more.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

Special Report: Training Directory

Here's what specialized training industry suppliers are offering.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

Product Showcase

Feel the Burn

Astec's new burners battle rising fuel costs and meet the lowest emission requirements.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

Product Showcase

New items for October 2006 include the Topcon RT-5SW Dual Slope Laser, the Despatch RTF Oven, the Quest Impact Attenuator from Quixote and more.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

Cover Story

Warranty Project Transforms Rural State Highway

Mathy Construction of Onalaska, WI, executes a full-depth warranty pavement reconstruction on two sections of Wisconsin State Highway 133, expanding the overall roadway width in the process, resulting in an improved, safer ride for motorists.

By Greg Udelhofen

Editor's Perspective

Pending Gridlock

More money and more public transit will help alleviate the projected traffic increases many cities will be facing.

By Greg Udelhofen

Departments

Denver's Cost Savings Challenged

A reader sounds off on the June/July cover story "Denver's Paving Program Delivers Cost-Effective Street Maintenance Approach."

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

Hot Topics

Industry News

The National Pavement Association 52nd Annual Meeting to be held at the San Francisco Marriott, February 18-21; NAPA, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) sponsoring the National Workshop on Materials and Energy Conservation.

By Asphalt Contractor Staff

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