Since 1964, National Asphalt has been a well-respected asphalt producer in the Fairfax, Virginia, area. By concentrating solely on asphalt production, National has emerged as one of northern Virginia’s premier asphalt manufacturing facilities. Much like the company he’s dedicated the last 30 years of his working life to, Tim Boone is just as seasoned and […]
“When most would have seen the paving of a remote island airport runway as a logistical nightmare, we accepted the challenge and accomplished a pretty remarkable feat,” said Gerken Companies’ Kyle Borstelman, Eastern division area manager. “We had a logistical plan and a mix with Evotherm® we knew we could trust.” The island Although North […]
There are decade-long customers and then there are decade-long customers like Kokosing Materials (KMI) President, Lee Schloss. He’s kind, witty and humble; he tells great remember-that-time-when stories; and he’s well respected among his industry peers. It’s hard not to be impressed by the depth of Lee’s knowledge about KMI’s operations and the various challenges of […]
You may know it as a plant mix seal, popcorn mix, permeable European mix or even porous asphalt. But no matter what you call it, an open-graded friction course (OGFC) is the mixture of choice on many highways and heavily trafficked roads to improve surface drainage during rainfall. By allowing rainwater to drain down through […]
Ingevity is partnering with the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) in Opelika, Alabama, and the South Carolina DOT to measure the performance of a unique design for warm mix asphalt that contributed to the successful rebuild of a section on Interstate 85 near Greenville in 2016. The Intermediate B Special mix containing Evotherm was […]
Founded in northwestern North Carolina in the early 1950s, Rose Brothers Paving Co. has been family-owned and operated for more than 70 years. The company now spans across six counties and two states, and operates six asphalt plants throughout eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. Rose Brothers was an early adopter of WMA technology during […]
Do you think you have to stop paving just because temperatures drop in the fall and winter? Watch our latest video about the experience of Payne & Dolan’s Paul Bentley, as he shares some remarkable footage of a WMA project in upper Michigan when some unexpectedly cold weather and snow showed up mid project. And […]
Location was the driving force behind manufacturer National Asphalt’s decision to incorporate warm mix technology into its paving mix. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, most of the company’s projects take place in urban environments such as office buildings, condos and apartment complexes. These types of surroundings require a minimal visual presence so paving doesn’t disrupt the […]
Help is something that Bryan Pecht is giving to others in all aspects of his life. Whether he is helping his team be successful, giving comfort to others with his certified service dog or sharing his vast professional experience with colleagues across the industry, Bryan is a giver. “I see myself as a sounding board […]
Road builders are not alone in understanding the importance of a smoothly paved road. Domino’s Pizza is joining the cause with a new campaign dedicated to improving roads across the nation. Since Domino’s is tired of potholes ruining their freshly-made pies during delivery, they’ve partnered with local municipalities to “pave for pizza,” eliminating potholes so […]