For Construction Pros

Heatec expansion tank and pump skid at an asphalt terminal. The single expansion tank here is used for the thermal fluid system, including a backup heater The tank and pumps are remotely located outside of the building where the heaters are...

Product • September 7th, 2012

Thermal Fluid Heaters

Heatec HC helical coil heater for heating thermal fluid at HMA plants. Larger heaters are available for terminals. A single heater can heat thermal fluid circulating in one or more circuits that heat multiple pieces of equipment Temperatures...

Product • September 7th, 2012

Super-Portable Asphalt Plants Are a Perfect Fit for RED HORSE Squadron

Two new Terex E225P plants positioned at Nevada and Guam Air Force bases

Article • September 6th, 2012

Innovation, Materials of Lafarge Plants Maintain New Mexico Market Share

An Albuquerque plant utilizes production of WMA and RAS to stay ahead of competitors

Article • September 6th, 2012

Geotrek Conveyor

Superior Industries now offers the Geotrek Conveyor, a track-mounted radial stacker that can be directly linked with portable crushing and screening equipment in applications that require material stockpiling. Independent hydraulic cylinders at...

Product • August 30th, 2012

Horizontal Mixing Chamber

D&H Equipment’s horizontal mixing chamber is an innovative solution designed to mix asphalt with rubber, polymer, or any dry powder at 45 tph. Horizontal chamber has several advantges, including better mixing agitation, improved safety, superior...

Product • August 30th, 2012

Heatec Offers New Brochure

New brochure highlights heaters, liquid storage tanks and more for asphalt producers and manufacturers.

Press Release • August 20th, 2012

ibuildroads.com Allows Road Construction Professionals to Share Ideas, Find Answers

Now we’re talking! From asphalt to milling and recycling to soil stabilization, ibuildroads.com offers the construction industry an opportunity to ask and answer questions anywhere, anytime. “Ibuildroads.com is a free user forum for unbiased and...

Article • August 14th, 2012

Astec Industries Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Since its founding in 1972, Astec Industries has grown from a manufacturer of asphalt mixing plants and equipment into a family of 19 companies located across the United States and abroad.

Press Release • August 13th, 2012

New Foundation Dedicated to Developing Rubberized Asphalt Use

The Rubberized Asphalt Foundation is a new foundation dedicated to the science of recycled tire rubber in asphalt with a goal of championing sustainable roadways

Press Release • August 8th, 2012

ARTBA Honors Women Leaders in Transportation Construction

National awards were presented to four individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and dedication to innovation in the transportation construction field.

Press Release • July 27th, 2012

A Solution to the High Price of Diesel Fuel

Charles Blalock & Sons, an asphalt producer and supplier in Sevier County, TN, has seen its electrical power costs rising over the past few years. Deriving its power solely from on-site diesel generator sets, Blalock’s power costs are directly...

Article • July 26th, 2012

Key Industry Leaders Selected to Chair ARTBA MAP-21 Task Force

Top executives from the Kiewit Corporation and Lane Construction will join a former executive director of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in leading a blue-ribbon transportation construction industry task force being assembled by the...

Press Release • July 24th, 2012