Fri April 08, 2016
APA Recognizes Eight State DOTs
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has recognized eight state departments of transportation with the 2015 Perpetual Pavement Award for high quality, long-life asphalt pavements. The award is presented to state transportation departments and local agency road owners for well-performing asphalt pavements that are at least 35 years old with proven high-quality structural design....
Fri April 01, 2016
Sakai Rolls Out New Tier 4 Final Compactors at World of Asphalt 2016
Asphalt paving of moderate-sized jobs right up to the curb is now easier than ever with Sakai America's EPA Tier 4 Final update of its 300 and 502 series rollers. Sakai introduced its new tandem-drum SW354 and combination-type TW354 vibratory rollers at World of Asphalt 2016 March 22 through 24 in Nashville....
Thu March 24, 2016
Large Drum Diameter on the New Bomag BW206AD-5 Tandem Vibratory Roller Improves Surface Smoothness
The new highway class BOMAG BW206AD-5 tandem vibratory roller boasts a larger, 55.1-in (1,400-mm) drum diameter than previous 84.1-in (2,135-mm) drum models to deliver a smoother finish and improve mat quality....
Thu March 24, 2016
Bomag's “Dash 5” Series Tandem Vibratory Rollers Improve Productivity
The six base models that make up the BOMAG “Dash 5” Series of tandem vibratory rollers are the most advanced and versatile compactor series ever built by BOMAG. Offering design enhancements over previous series, these rollers increase productivity, improve mat quality and reduce service time....
Thu March 24, 2016
The Bomag BW120SL-5 Tandem Vibratory Roller's Intelligent Vibration Control Delivers Optimum Compaction With Minimal Passes
Offering high 4,320 vpm (72 Hz) vibration frequency, the BOMAG BW120SL-5 tandem vibratory roller features Intelligent Vibration Control (IVC) to increase compaction efficiency. With IVC, the exciter system guarantees consistent compaction of the material with reliable results achieved in minimal passes....
Wed March 23, 2016
New Volvo P7110B and P7170B Tier 4 Final pavers debut at World of Asphalt 2016
The P7110B tracked paver and P7170B wheeled paver from Volvo Construction Equipment offer 360-degree visibility, improved fuel efficiency with more than 12 hours of continuous run time without refueling, and new options to enhance productivity and mat quality....
Thu November 19, 2015
CAT AP500F/AP555F Pavers Feature Advanced Technology, Quick Heating Electric Screeds
Two new Cat pavers—the wheeled AP500F and rubber track AP555F (using Caterpillar's Mobil-Trac undercarriage)—feature advanced, easy-to-use control technology and quick-heating electric screeds that boost productivity of machine and crew....
Mon March 21, 2016
Monroe Tractor Keeps Northeast Paving Running Smoothly
Northeast Paving, a paving and site work contractor located in Lancaster, N.Y., has been serving Buffalo and western New York since 1980. The company offers a wide variety of services, including residential and commercial paving, asphalt sealing and maintenance, site work, landscaping, utility work, demolition, and in the winter ice control and snow removal....
David Elam - Mon March 14, 2016
Asphalt Paving Industry Continues Decade-Long Effort for Sustainability
As a whole, the asphalt paving industry has made great strides in sustainability over the last decade. The asphalt industry can now recycle asphalt 100 percent. The introduction of warm mix asphalt is further evidence of the strides made by the industry to be green....
Mon March 14, 2016
Cat F-Series Pavers Feature Quick-Heating Screeds
Cat F-Series pavers offer intuitive, accessible technology and a quick-heating screed system that increases production and efficiency. The AP500F, AP600F and AP1000F feature wheeled undercarriages. The AP555F, AP655F and AP1055F are equipped with the Mobil-Trac undercarriage....
