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Three Keys to Asphalt Plant Performance

At CONEXPO 2020, Ron Sines will help contractors better understand how they can properly monitor key performance metrics at their asphalt plant to improve performance and profitability.

February 24, 2020

'These metrics are going to have a direct impact on the cost of producing a ton of asphalt material,' Sines says. 'If you maximize RAP, maximize binder replacement, minimize waste and minimize energy, your cost to produce a ton of asphalt is going to go down which should make your business more profitable.'

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Precision & Planning Key to Racetrack Paving Success

Granite Construction completes complex asphalt paving project at Barber Motorsports Park in just 41 days

February 3, 2020

The 16-year-old pavement on the 2.38 mile Barber Motorsports Racetack was in desperate need of repair and the Granite Desert Cities crew stepped up to complete the work, but with no shortage of challenges ahead of them.

How to Pave Smarter with Grade & Slope Technology

At ConExpo 2020, Todd Mansell will help contractors better understand this helpful tool for asphalt paving

February 3, 2020

Contractors not properly using G&S technology could be missing out on opportunities for higher bonus incentives. Because of the accuracy and consistency, properly configured automatic grade and slope systems can earn contractors maximum incentives, or bonus money for ride quality (smoothness) in States where incentives are offered.

Palmetto Upgrades to Better Serve Community

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

January 17, 2020

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.

Five Forces Acting on Your Asphalt Paver Screed

The inability to keep these forces consistent will result in poor ride quality down the road

January 14, 2020

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Five Ways Asphalt Plants Can Prepare for Spring

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

January 1, 2020

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.

Tracked or Wheeled Asphalt Pavers – Which Will Best Fit Your Needs?

The type of work your company completes will help determine which type of paver you should buy

January 1, 2020

Choosing between a wheeled or tracked asphalt paver requires consideration into the type of work you’re going to be doing before you make a purchase decision.

Cold In-Place Recycling Helps DOTs Achieve Pavement Goals

The sustainable pavement preservation process keeps roads in good condition while meeting budgetary constraints

January 1, 2020

Being a Good Neighbor is Always Worth It

With communities developing around asphalt plants, it’s important to control odors and protect the reputation of the industry

December 5, 2019

Wolf Paving Differentiates Through Plant Ownership

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

December 2, 2019

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

November 20, 2019

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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

November 18, 2019

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

November 8, 2019

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.

How Technology Helps to Fix Problems in the Paving Operation

Control everything from the asphalt plant to your paving speed with one mobile app

November 4, 2019

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The Importance of Screed Maintenance

A clean, level and well-adjusted screed helps ensure a quality mat

October 31, 2019

Screed maintenance is just like any other type of maintenance: if you ignore it, you pay in the long run. If the crew takes a little time in the morning to ‘zero’ out the screed adjustments and make a visual inspection of the screed condition, you start out the day giving your crew the best chance for success.

Managing Your RAP from Start to Finish

With the increase in the amount of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) used in modern mix designs, good RAP management practices need to be deployed across the entire production and paving process

October 7, 2019

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Is it Time to Add Material Crushing to Your Asphalt Business?

Why Cincinnati Asphalt expanded its paving operations into material crushing

October 1, 2019

Cincinnati Asphalt knew that buy bringing crushing operations in house they could not only be more competitive in their bidding, but they would also be able to add additional revenue streams to their company by selling material to customers.

Keep Wiring Clean at Your Asphalt Plant

A clean control house to tidy wiring can mean the difference between success and failure at the plant

October 1, 2019

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