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Komatsu in Talks to Acquire Astec's Roadtec and Carlson Equipment Brands

Komatsu America Corp.

Expected to close Jan. 1, 2027, the proposed acquisition is another step in Komatsu’s growth strategy, positioned to bring the Roadtec and Carlson brands of road paving and maintenance equipment into the Komatsu family.

November 12, 2026

Asphalt paving truck and concrete mixer truck operating on a construction site with mountains in the background

Jim Reynolds Asphalt

November 6, 2026

Growing an Asphalt Business Through Leadership and Innovation | Watch FCP

Dr. Asphalt, LLC

From college student to business owner, Jake Abernathy had a fast introduction to asphalt leadership.

November 5, 2026

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Doctor Asphalt

November 2, 2026

Dr. Asphalt, LLC

October 22, 2026

Keeping One of North Carolina's Busiest Beach Routes Moving

How one contractor navigated a compressed schedule, seasonal traffic and complex logistics to rehabilitate U.S. 74.

October 18, 2026

Road construction workers in safety vests operating asphalt paving equipment on a residential street with a paving truck nearby.

Quality Control

Quality Control Doesn't End When Asphalt Is Installed

ASI Paving Inc.

People are increasingly asking a harder question, and it isn't about how the job looked at handoff, it's about how it will look in ten or twenty years.

September 17, 2026

Road construction crew operating orange and yellow asphalt rollers on a newly paved highway under clear skies.

Jas. W. Glover Ltd.

August 31, 2026

Blackjack Paving

July 23, 2026

Blackjack Construction and America Sports Construction company logos

Pickleball Boom Fuels Demand for Community Sports Courts

Growing interest in pickleball and other recreational activities is driving new amenity investments in residential developments.

June 30, 2026

Backyard multi-sport court with basketball hoop, green playing surface, and pool house surrounded by trees

Post-War Asphalt Update: Regional Impacts On Tonnage Pricing

The war may have officially ended, but the downstream effects on the asphalt binder market won't reverse course over night. How is your region weathering the shock?

June 18, 2026

Asphalt paving machine laying road surface with dust clouds and construction worker in safety vest

Mark Kundysek

June 10, 2026

NexCourt

June 10, 2026

Road Widener FH-RV Material Placement Attachment

Road Widener LLC

The new FH-RV Material Placement Attachment is the vertical counterpart to the proven FH-R model.

May 13, 2026

Yellow Widener asphalt paver machine laying dark asphalt on a road with construction trucks in background

Jean-Claude Fayat On Digitalization, Trade, And The Future Of Road Building

The president of FAYAT Group sat down with Asphalt Contractor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to talk technology adoption, the economics of sustainability, tariff pressure, and what makes a wine truly great.

May 12, 2026

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Asphalt Contractor Reveals Winners of 2026 Top 30 Editor's Choice Award

The top new, improved, and legacy products for the asphalt and road building industry professional in-mind.

May 11, 2026

The Complete Guide to Paving Equipment and Technology for Today’s High‑Efficiency Road Crews

RDO Equipment Co.

Set up your paving job like an Airstream campsite — connect early, watch fuel usage and travel the miles faster with smart paving tech and real‑time data.

April 29, 2026

Aerial view of highway with construction vehicles and equipment traveling through rolling grassland hills

5 Preconstruction Tips To Improve Mat Quality

Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance

Mat quality starts long before the paver rolls.

April 28, 2026

Yellow road roller compactor with headlights compacting asphalt on a construction site with additional equipment in background