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A recent survey by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) showed that state governments and agencies are increasing the adoption of sustainable technologies such as reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) nationwide. The survey stated that 66.7...

Article • May 21st, 2013

There are No Free Rides

A recent survey shows Americans prefer tolling to other funding options

Article • May 21st, 2013

Washington Governor Signs $8.7 Billion Transportation Budget with Vetoes

New budget retains road maintenance spending, but veto stops spending to plan the I-5 Columbia River crossing until the construction can be funded

News • May 21st, 2013

Vig Honored with Frank Yaggie Award

KPI-JCI President, Joe Vig, honored for outstanding civic and business engagement

Press Release • May 20th, 2013

Trimble Technology Creates Digital Model, Proper Grade on 24-mile Interstate Project

Trimble survey equipment, software and grade control combine on the 24-mile, 35-month I-15 construction project resulting in quality, efficient and safe road work

Article • May 20th, 2013

B.R. Amon & Sons in Wisconsin Closing Its Doors After 90 years

Construction industry has been particularly slow to recover from the recession, and that forced this asphalt plant under, says Owner Tom Amon.

Press Release • May 18th, 2013

Asphalt Plant Exceeds Expectations

Hosea O. Weaver and Sons new asphalt plant is a combination of Astec and Dillman equipment

Article • May 16th, 2013

New Virginia Transportation Funding Law Pumps Additional $4B into Six-Year Program

The enhanced draft program includes $11.1B - a $2.1B increase - for highways and bridges

Press Release • May 16th, 2013

Don Brock Honored by Utah Asphalt Pavement Association

Astec, Inc. Founder and CEO Don Brock honored by the UAPA

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

Astec Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager

Ryan Bush named New England Regional Sales Manager for ASTEC Inc.

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

Wirtgen WR 240i Recycler/Stabilizer

The WR 240i stabilizes large areas of incohesive soils utilizing any stabilizing medium, and recycles 100% of existing asphalt pavements in situ. Working width of 7 feet 10 inches and maximum working depth of 20 inches 600-hp Cummins...

Product • May 14th, 2013

NAPA & FHWA Seek Survey Participants

Input from all U.S. asphalt producers sought by July 31 to gauge usage of reclaimed/recycled materials, warm mix asphalt technologies

Press Release • May 14th, 2013

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Spends $64M on Spring Asphalt Rehabilitation

The latest distribution, involving 66 contracts for roadways in 45 counties, is the second round of asphalt projects awarded this spring

Press Release • May 14th, 2013

Moody's: Tolled Managed Lanes Carry Unique Credit Risks Compared to Traditional Toll Roads

Highway planners in the US are looking at tolled managed lanes as a way to increase capacity or throughput on existing heavily congested roads

Press Release • May 13th, 2013

Tilcon Opens State-of-the-Art Asphalt Plant in New Jersey

Plant is capable of producing 600 tons per hour and storing 2,700 tons of material in nine 300 ton hot storage silos, at its Mount Hope Quarry, Wharton, NJ.

Press Release • May 13th, 2013