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Pavement Product Spotlight: Infrared Equipment February 2009

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Pavement Maintenance Switch from Chip Seal to Microsurfacing

Ballou Construction aides switch from chip seal to microsurfacing in Overland Park, KS, pavement maintenance.

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Pavement Coatings Technology Council - New PCTC to Refocus to Support Refined Coal Tar Sealer

The PCTC changes name and refocuses organization's goals in advocating for coal tar sealer.

How to Compete in Sealcoating – Have the Right Equipment

Suggestions for purchasing the right sealcoating equipment for your company and competing in the sealcoating market.

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Delivering High Quality Helps Contractor Win Union Pacific Railroad Sealcoat Job

At Sikes Asphalt Group, quality builds relationships.

Before Sikes Asphalt could sealcoat the pavement they first removed and replaced more than 23,000 sq. ft. of repairs, then placed fabric overlays on more than 110,000 sq. ft.

GPS Brings Precision to the Striping Industry - Proline West Brings GPS to Airport & Commercial Striping

Proline West found its niche in runway and taxiway striping and uses GPS to get the most precession it can.

'The GPS has simplified my process ten fold. As far as time, GPS cuts layout in a third or even in half.' - Tom McLeod

Finding the Right Sealcoating Equipment

Seal your customer's investment -- and your future -- with the right equipment.

Seal-Rite's Brent Loutzenhiser says contractors need to look into the future and not buy sealcoating equipment based on price alone. 'You will want equipment that allows you to expand your business. If you buy small, your business will find it difficult to grow.'

Hot Pour Cracksealing Application Equipment - Know Your Options for Hot Pour Cracksealing

How to decide the right hot pour crack filling application equipment for your pavement maintenance business from smaller pour pots and banders up to large, tow-behind melter and applicator units.

The options for hot pour crack sealing application equipment range from smaller pour pots and banders to larger tow-behind melter/applicator units.

8th Annual Pavement Maintenance Show Wows Contractors - National Pavement Expo West 2008

Paving and pavement maintenance industry?s annual West Coast regional trade show hosts successful conference.

Attendees explore National Pavement Expo West 2008.

Thriving on the Business of Pavement Maintenance - Thriving Over Time

A long-term view and crack repair focus help Minnesota's Bargen Inc. grow and retain customers.

Bargen says he knows a lot of contractors work their crews six or even seven days a week throughout the summer. 'But they have very high turnover,' Bargen says. 'Some of our people have been here 15 to 20 years and we think our schedule is one reason why.'

Reduce Cost and Material Use When Chip Sealing - Technology and Equipment Help Save

Southwest Surfacing teams its computer-controlled chipspreader and recycling transfer broom to offer an efficient chip seal in New Mexico.

Southwest Surfacing uses the Broce MK-1 transfer broom to pick up and recycle aggregate that does not stick to the liquid asphalt during a chip seal. This extra aggregate can then be reused for other chip seals.

A Blend to Strengthen Sealcoating

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