A four-day, on-site maintenance training course was provided by Caterpillar (Cat) Paving Products Inc. at H&K Group Inc.’s corporate campus in Skippack, Pa.
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Help NAPA Track U.S. Use of Recycled Materials, Warm Mix
Every asphalt mix producer in the United States is asked to participate in the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) annual survey on the use of recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt. This survey is conducted by NAPA under a cooperative agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is an important tool for tracking the use of sustainable practices by the…
Read MoreHales Sand & Gravel Honored by NAPA
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) will honor Hales Sand & Gravel, a CRH company, during its annual meeting in January, as the winner of the Quality in Construction (QIC) Award for three projects it completed this year. The following projects will be recognized: SR 137 in Sanpete County, SR 28 and US 89 in Sevier and Sanpete counties, and SR 62…
Read MoreEurovia Acquires Lane Asphalt Plants & Paving
Eurovia has signed an agreement with Salini Impregilo Group to acquire the Cheshire, Conn.-based Lane Asphalt Plants & Paving division of its subsidary Lane Construction. The transaction is reported at $555 million.
Read MoreWestern Rock Products Celebrates 50 Years of Service
Western Rock Products is celebrating 50 years of construction service in southern and southwestern Utah and surrounding areas. In 1967, Western Rock Products got its start by supplying asphalt, paving and construction services in Cedar City, Utah. The company quickly grew and now in 2017, provides rock products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services along the I-15 corridor.
Read MoreDonahoo Promoted at VantaCore
VantaCore Partners LLC announced the appointment of Perry W. Donahoo to the position of chief executive officer. Since 2010, Donahoo has served as chief operating officer. Over his 30-plus-years career in the construction aggregates industry, Donahoo has served in various senior executive and operational roles with several major aggregate producers. VantaCore Partners LLC has significant market positions in Pennsylvania, Kentucky,…
Read MoreU.S. Asphalt Sales 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.
Read MoreReport: Asphalt Demand for Highways and Streets to Rise
Demand for asphalt used in highways and streets is forecast to advance 3.3 percent per annum to 13.7 million tons in 2021, aided by increases in government funding and rising highway and street construction activity.
Read MoreFalcon Adds New Dealer to Serve Georgia and Florida Markets
Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment announced Alpharetta, Ga.-based ClearPath Solutions as the latest addition to the company’s distributor network. ClearPath Solutions will represent Falcon throughout Georgia and Florida, and will inventory Falcon machines for both rental and purchase as well as perform unique aftermarket attachment modifications to machines for new and existing customers. “Falcon is experiencing significant growth in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern…
Read MoreVulcan Materials Touts Aggregates Shipments, Price Improvements
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2016. The company’s fourth quarter results reflect solid price growth in aggregates and higher gross profits in the company’s Asphalt and Concrete segments, partially offsetting the earnings effect from a 3.5 percent decline in aggregates shipments.
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