The Ohio Asphalt Expo 2025, held March 18-19, 2025, at the Columbus/Polaris Hilton Hotel, in Columbus, Ohio, brought together industry professionals for two days of education, innovation and networking.

Hosted by Flexible Pavements of Ohio, the event featured multiple educational sessions, an extensive trade show and opportunities for professionals to connect and share best practices.

The Expo offered a comprehensive lineup of educational sessions addressing current trends and challenges in the asphalt industry. On the first day, attendees explored topics such as "Balancing the Paver Operation" by Jason Wielinski of the Asphalt Institute, and "Achieving Sustainability Goals with Warm Mix Asphalt" presented by Katrina Mangiaracina of Ingevity. These sessions emphasized operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Mental health in construction also was a focal point, with Sonya Bohmann of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention leading a session on "Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Construction: The Next Dimension of Safety," sponsored by the Women of Asphalt, Ohio chapter. Technical topics included "Compaction Density and Rolling Patterns" by John Ball of Top Quality Paving, and "Benefits and Use Cases of Digital Stationing" presented by Patrick Russo of OnStation.

The second day featured an "Ohio Department of Transportation Update," with insights from Josh Bowman, deputy director of the Division of Construction Management; Craig Landefeld of the Office of Pavement Engineering; and Julie Miller of the Office of Construction Administration. This session provided attendees with the latest developments in state transportation projects and policies.

The Expo's trade show featured both indoor and outdoor exhibits, allowing attendees to engage with the latest equipment and technologies. Exhibitors included industry leaders such as All States Materials Group, Ammann America, Astec Industries Inc., Columbus Equipment Company and Ohio CAT. The exhibition provided a platform for professionals to explore new products, services and solutions to enhance operations.

Networking opportunities were abundant, with events like the Chairman's Reception, fostering collaboration among attendees. The Scholarship Awards Breakfast featured author and broadcaster Howard Kellman and the Quality Asphalt Paving Awards Luncheon honored excellence in the field, with Dave Slatzer, assistant director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, addressing the attendees.

The Ohio Asphalt Expo 2025 exemplified the industry's dedication to continuous improvement, safety and sustainability. By bringing together professionals to share knowledge and innovations, the Expo played a pivotal role in advancing Ohio's asphalt industry.

For more information, visit flexiblepavements.org/OhioAsphaltExpo. CEG

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