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Over the course of the past several years, asphalt plants were faced with challenges brought on by the economy. As customers maintained tighter budgets, contractors were left with fewer projects resulting in lower production by asphalt plants. Despite...

Article • February 4th, 2013

Johnson Crushers Int'l (KPI-JCI) Earns Award for Best Safety Record from Astec

Acknowledgement signifies the best safety record over the past three years for all Astec subsidiaries.

Press Release • February 4th, 2013

New Study Examines Fuel Efficiency Impact On Gas Tax Receipts, Projects $365B Highway Fund Shortfall

As automobile fuel economy increases, the federal highway program's fiscal position will become ever more precarious, a new study by researchers at the College of William and Mary finds

Press Release • February 4th, 2013

Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill Signed into Law, $13 Billion to Go to Transportation

President Obama signed the $50.5 billion Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill into law last week after the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 62-36.

Press Release • February 1st, 2013

ISSA Wraps Up 2013 Slurry Systems Workshop in Vegas

The four-day gathering included speakers discussing topics ranging from Marketing for Pavement Preservation Contractors and Getting Started with Social Media to hands on sessions covering Micro Surfacing Hand Mixes and Slurry/Micro Calibration.

Press Release • January 31st, 2013

3D-Technology Enables Iowa-Based Contractor to Earn Smoothness Bonuses

Manatts earns 70% to 95% of the available smoothness incentives on concrete paving projects, thanks in large part to PaveSmart 3D

Press Release • January 31st, 2013

Governor Launches "Virginia's Road to the Future" Website

Website includes proposed transportation project list, factsheets, FAQ and other supporting documents

Press Release • January 30th, 2013

NY Gov. Announces I-287 Reconstruction Project Completed Nine Months Early

Final phase of improvements at Interchange 8 are completed and the highway is open to traffic after more than a decade of construction delays

Press Release • January 30th, 2013

Low-Boy Trailer Hauls Multiple Machines for Kiley Paving

Company needed a trailer that could stand up to frequent use hauling excavators, asphalt pavers, dozers and heavy rollers.

Article • January 29th, 2013

F-Class Vibrating Screen

The F-Class Vibrating Screen from W.S. Tyler offer the ideal solution for challenging screening applications requiring consistent performance, load independence and minimal vibration transmission in the structure. Four-bearing technology...

Product • January 29th, 2013

Kralicek Retires After Four Decades of Service to KPI-JCI

Dennis Kralicek spent his entire career building conveyor undercarriages, along with training five different supervisors over the course of his career.

Press Release • January 29th, 2013

Recycle NASHVILLE: 2013 Highlights the Benefits of Rubberized Asphalt

The event will gather transportation and environmental professionals, civic leaders and policymakers to learn more about rubberized asphalt materials and applications.

Press Release • January 29th, 2013

MEGAPLANT

Gencor designs and builds the biggest installed base of Megaplants across North America each producing over 50% RAP and achieving production levels of over 800 tph. Incorporates the Ultradrum design which maximizes heat transfer Use RAP and RAS...

Product • January 29th, 2013

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces He Will Not Serve for a Second Term

After service for four years in President Obama's Cabinet, Secretary Ray LaHood will not be staying on for a second term

Press Release • January 29th, 2013

AECOM to Provide Design Services for Pennsylvania Turnpike Reconstruction

The $15-million turnpike contract includes widening a 4-mile section from four to six lanes and reconstructing six bridges

News • January 24th, 2013