Tue August 08, 2017
Asphalt Sales in the US to Reach 27.6 Million Tons in 2021
Demand for asphalt used in paving, roofing, and other products is forecast to rise 3.0 percent annually to 27.6 million tons in 2021. In terms of weight, asphalt used in paving products is projected to see the most rapid growth, reaching nearly 22 million tons in 2021....
Wed August 09, 2017
Southeastern Equipment Expands KM International Network
Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. announced that the full line of KM International road maintenance products is now available at its Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Ind., locations. The equipment line includes infrared asphalt recyclers, traditional asphalt recyclers, hotbox reclaimers, asphalt recyclers and crack sealers....
Emily Buenzle - Mon August 07, 2017
Butting In: Cigarette Waste May Be a Key Asphalt Ingredient
Cigarette butts could soon be the asphalt industry's new hot material, according to research conducted by Dr. Abbas Mohajerani and his team at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. The trillions of cigarette butts that are produced each year release toxic chemicals into waterways, and take a long time to break down, MedicalXpress reported....
Mon August 07, 2017
Asphalt Mixing Plants Market to Hit $7B by 2024
Asphalt Mixing Plants Market size is poised to surpass USD 7 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc. Strong growth drivers in construction industry are likely to remain a prime factor propelling the asphalt mixing plants market in the forecast period....
Case - Fri August 04, 2017
Case Announces Large-Frame Combination Vibratory Rollers
Case Construction Equipment introduced two new combination vibratory rollers — the DV209CD and DV210CD. The new vibratory rollers compact with the front drum and deliver a smooth finish with rear pneumatic tires....
Bomag - Fri August 04, 2017
Bomag Offers Dash 5 Rollers in Range of Paving Widths
The six base models that make up the Bomag "Dash 5" Series of tandem vibratory rollers offer design enhancements over previous series, increasing productivity, improving mat quality and reducing service time, according to the manufacturer....
Tue August 01, 2017
WSDOT Plans to Revive Two Miles of SR 169 in Renton
Not since Frasier won Emmys, Soundgarden Grammys and Forest Gump Oscars, has the Maple Valley Highway (State Route 169) in Renton seen new pavement. Since that time, the number of vehicles using this stretch of road between Cedar River Park and 140th Avenue Southeast has grown to 42,000 each day....
Mon July 31, 2017
Paulding County Purchases Bomag BM1300/30 Cold Planer
Not too long ago, Paulding County, Ga., had well over 200 mi. of dirt roads to maintain. Today, the number of miles has been reduced to approximately 60 mi. and will eventually be zero. The Paulding County Department of Transportation is accomplishing this by using its own milled material from other road projects and recycling the product to create “hard surfaced” dirt roads....
Wirtgen - Mon July 31, 2017
Wirtgen Compact Milling Machines Combine Flexibility, Productivity
In a brand-new compact class, Wirtgen combines the advantages of its small milling machines — maneuverability, one-man operation and flexibility — with the front-loader principle and productivity of its large milling machines....
Mon July 17, 2017
NAPA Awards Companies for Excellence in Safety, Community and More
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) honored the winners and finalists of its 2016 Operational Excellence Awards at a special ceremony July 17 during the association's Midyear Meeting in Chicago....
