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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
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
Plant Investment Pays Dividends

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

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
Increase Profits by Improving Asphalt Plant Efficiency

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

Article • January 6th, 2006
Bigger Is Better

Size matters even in the HMA business.

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
Making Plant Upgrades Easier

Manufacturer/producer teamwork aids in the many challenges of taking on a new asphalt plant

Article • November 23rd, 2005