Materials Production

  • Generation3

    The Libra Generation3 asphalt plant control and truck scale ticketing system features a highly configurable design, allowing it to fit the specific, changing needs of your business. Select data to be shown on transaction screens Design reports...

    Product • January 9th, 2007

  • RAP Preheating System Provides Economical Solution

    The Shelly Company, an asphalt producer with 47 plants located throughout Ohio, puts new RapSaver technology to the test in an effort to economically increase the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), while lowering emissions.

    Article • December 18th, 2006

  • Gap in Coverage Prompts Expansion

    Palmetto Paving invests in a new plant to fill product and service void, and position itself for future growth potential.

    Article • November 17th, 2006

  • Dealing With High Oil Prices

    Tools to manage the high cost of liquid asphalt.

    Article • November 17th, 2006

  • 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.

    Article • October 13th, 2006

  • Plant Investment Pays Dividends

    Denver controls costs and scheduling with state-of-the-art production facility.

    Article • July 14th, 2006

  • Denver's Paving Program Delivers Cost-Effective Street Maintenance Approach

    Denver's City and County Department of Public Works' Street Maintenance Division keeps a road network of 1,800 centerline miles in good order with its own milling, paving and asphalt production crews.

    Article • July 14th, 2006

  • Special Report: Lab Technology — How to Build an HMA Lab

    Here's what you really need.

    Article • July 14th, 2006

  • Maintaining Reliable Customer Service

    Vulcan Materials replaces its aging batch plant to ensure year-round customer demand at its San Antonio facility.

    Article • May 12th, 2006

  • Gearing Up for Growth

    New ADM plant helps John C. Hipp Construction Co. meet area growth, asphalt demand.

    Article • March 9th, 2006

  • Hurricane Obliterates Asphalt Plant

    James Bond, founder and president of Bond Paving Co., shares his experience in rebuilding his plant and business following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

    Article • March 9th, 2006

  • Iron, Energy Efficiency Fuels Producer's Plant Decision

    When it came time to replace an aging plant, Plote Construction Inc. selects beefy Dillman DuoDrum for longevity, energy efficiency and environmental benefits.

    Article • February 20th, 2006

  • Bigger Is Better

    Size matters even in the HMA business.

    Article • January 6th, 2006

  • Increase Profits by Improving Asphalt Plant Efficiency

    New plant audit program helps to improve production efficiency and profitability.

    Article • January 6th, 2006

  • Rebuilding One Step at a Time

    The owners of Barrier Construction Co. are doing everything they can to get their company back on its feet after Hurricane Katrina.

    Article • November 23rd, 2005