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MINDS, Inc. DrumTronic Asphalt Plant Automation & Controls

The Minds Drumtronic asphalt plant automation system is suitable for all makes, models and mechanical configurations.

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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Caterpillar

Count on Cat soil compactors for reliable, efficient compaction. Cat compaction technology can help you hit targets with confidence –– no guesswork.

Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Palmetto Upgrades to Better Serve Community

New baghouse helps reduce emissions, helping the asphalt company increase efficiencies and become a better neighbor

During Winter maintenance in 2018 the company installed a new dryer drum to replace the previously worn unit. They chose a Meeker Freedom Air Baghouse for this location.

Astec to Display Innovative Technologies for Asphalt Producers at CONEXPO 2020

Astec, Inc. will be in Booth C30336 at CONEXPO 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas with five of the companies flagship products along with much more from Astec Industries.

The Astec Voyager 140 highly portable asphalt plant. With production capacity of 140 tonnes/hour and RAP mixing capability of 50%, the Voyager 140 sets the standard for portability, production and sustainability.

Anova Rejuvenator Revitalizes Global Headquarters

Cargill ANOVA Asphalt Solutions

Cargill uses its Anova rejuvenator on its own corporate campus in Minnesota.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution

Libra Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Command Alkon

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Ace Pump Celebrates 75 Years in Business

Ace Pump Corporation

Ace Pump’s first product, the Model 450, was a double-diaphragm type pump for farm water systems introduced in late 1945.

Employees of Ace Pump Corporation in Memphis, TN recently gathered around a special birthday cake in honor of the company’s 75th anniversary. Ace was founded in 1945 and continues today as a member of the Annovi Reverberi Group of companies.

Five Ways Asphalt Plants Can Prepare for Spring

Following these tips now will help ensure a smooth start to the busy mix production season

All maintenance actions should be performed in accordance with the manufacturer recommended procedures and intervals. Follow Complete all OSHA Lockout/Tagout and confined space requirements prior to beginning any inspection or service on your plant.

Libra Systems Hires New Director of Sales & Marketing

Libra Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Command Alkon

Curtiss Dorr named as the new director of sales & marketing for the GPS asset tracking division at the company.

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Wolf Paving Differentiates Through Plant Ownership

Paving company relies on asphalt production to grow in two competitive markets

In the Madison market, company growth has been huge for the company. The location features a 350 tph Gencor plant with two 200-ton silos and two 300-ton silos and that capacity is still not enough to serve the needs of the area.

How Can Asphalt Producers Improve Heat Transfer Operations?

Q&A with Paratherm discusses the importance of a heat transfer fluid system and why providing consistent heat to keep plant materials moving where they're needed is so important

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What are Pavement Rejuvenators & Why are they Important?

The industry is working hard to find ways to reverse the impact of aging on asphalt performance while also increasing sustainability

Eventually, pavements breakdown beyond the point in which a surface rejuvenator can be used and the road must be resurfaced or rebuilt. This leads to an oversupply of milled asphalt. Using a rejuvenator in the mix provides an opportunity to utilize the RAP and increases its value to the road builder.

Asphalt Doesn't Always Have to be Black

Asphalt art along plazas and crosswalks can help city residents realize their transportation system can be fun and interactive, but make sure you comply with FHWA regulations

Painted street plazas like this piece by Jessie and Katey for Mural Arts Philadelphia will grace 10 more U.S. cities as part of a new initiative by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

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