Wed January 27, 2016
Articulated Bomag BMP8500 Multi-Purpose Compactor Delivers High Compaction Performance
Designed for base preparation, compaction around footings and foundations and backfilling of trenches, the Bomag BMP8500 multi-purpose compactor boasts center-point articulated steering for enhanced maneuverability in confined areas....
Wed January 27, 2016
Contractor Champions ‘Made in America'
In a sense, Mike Musto is the Captain America of the asphalt paving industry. Both Musto and Captain America are avowed patriots. And both work for the betterment of the American way of life. Captain America was born into existence when he was published by Marvel Comics and appeared in the first issue a full year before the Pearl Harbor attack....
Mon January 18, 2016
PCA Announces Inaugural 2016 Resilience Leadership Award Winners
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has announced the 10 recipients of the inaugural 2016 Resilience Leadership Awards. The Resilience Leadership Awards recognize the individuals, organizations and projects that have advocated, communicated and showcased the benefits of durable construction and the importance of concrete in achieving resilience....
Mon January 18, 2016
Atlas Copco Launches Redesigned Road Construction Equipment Site
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment launched its redesigned road construction equipment Web site, Dynapac.com. The new site gives contractors and dealers an easily navigable, one-stop source for information and support for its complete line of compaction and paving equipment....
Mon January 18, 2016
Steady Increase in Sustainability of Asphalt Pavements
Nationwide, asphalt pavement mix producers continue to improve the sustainability profile of America's roads through the incorporation of recycled materials and the use of energy-saving warm-mix asphalt technologies....
Wed January 06, 2016
Reclaimed Asphalt Industry Makes Crushing, Screening Units Star Players
Unless you've been living under a rock — no pun intended — you know that the reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) market is booming. And it makes sense. Even at the end of its initial service life, old asphalt pavement still has value....
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....
Tue November 03, 2015
Asphalt Paving Equipment Now Carries Midland Line
Asphalt Paving Equipment & Supplies has been named the full line Midland road widener dealer for Delaware and Maryland. Midland paving equipment will be available out of the company’s branches in Wilmington, Del., and Harbeson, Del....
Tue September 29, 2015
Born for the Business: Contractor Returns to Paving Firm
Tarheel Paving and Asphalt Company owner John Pace was basically born into the business. “I started paving with my father when I was about six years old,” he said. “He had one of the first rideable paving machines in western North Carolina and I worked with him every day just about through the summer....
Mon September 28, 2015
Vögele MT 3000-2i Offers Increased Performance
The newly designed MT 3000-2i material transfer vehicle from Vögele offers increased performance in material transfer vehicles for asphalt paving. This machine is designed with the contractor in mind for enhanced productivity, low operating costs and maneuverability, according to the manufacturer....