[VIDEO] Topcon Technology Helps Accelerate Asphalt Paving Accuracy

The Topcon Thermal Mapper for asphalt paving is designed to monitor temperature segregation to prevent future problems and measure performance, as well as easily provide accurate compliance reporting — all with real-time kinematic positioning accuracy

March 13, 2020

See how Topcon's Intelligent Compaction systems coupled with their new Thermal Mapping System monitors asphalt paving in real-time to help improve paving accuracy and mat performance.

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2024 State of the Road Building Industry: Into the Unknown

A year ago, there was a growing sense that 2023 would see some form of economic recession, but that didn't happen. This contributes to a greater sense of uncertainty as experts look toward 2024. The takeaway? Be prepared for anything.

Green Asphalt: Be Humble and Kick Asphalt

One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.

Unrivaled Performance from BOMAG Milling Machines

Unrivaled Performance from BOMAG Milling Machines

On your jobsite, if you want performance, ease of operation and operator comfort, then you want the BOMAG BM 2200/65 Milling Machine

This VR experience is a new way to showcase Brigade’s Backeye 360.

Brigade Electronics to Share VR Tech at World of Asphalt

Brigade will be giving attendees the chance to experience the newest edition of Backeye 360AI using virtual reality (VR).

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CLOSED: Pavement Maintenance Top Contractor Awards 2024

Every year we publish a list of the top contractors in the pavement maintenance industry in the field of paving, striping, sealcoating, and pavement repair. Submit your application today for this major recognition!

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Astec Reveals IntelliPac Moisture System for Asphalt Producers

With World of Asphalt 2024 less than two weeks away, Astec shows off more of what it plans to bring to the show, this time for asphalt plants and producers.

The quality of the aggregates depends on the processing, so original equipment manufacturers have developed crushers in various sizes and capacities.

Roadbuilders' Guide to Crushers: Increasing Access to Recycled Materials

Crushers will only become more popular in the next five years as sustainable building becomes more emphasized across the U.S.

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Electric Power Will Displace Diesel Machines

Why will EVs eventually dominate the market? Whether it comes from gas, diesel, liquid hydrogen or solid state batteries you are buying energy. And pound for pound, ounce for ounce, dollar for dollar – electric means more bang for your buck.

Buying? Let Us Help

Buying? Let Us Help

To help you get ahead this season, Dynapac is offering 0% financing on select equipment for 48 months.

(Left) Austin Watts, owner Sealtite Asphalt, (Right) Jim Dochterman, founder.

How Sealtite Asphalt Increased the Value of Their Business

There are lots of ways the make your business valuation grow over time. Austin Watt of Sealtite Asphalt Maintenance saw the incredible potential in the industry, and decided to go all-in.

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World of Asphalt Preview Guide 2024

The biggest product showcase and event for asphalt producers, pavers, and everything in-between.

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New and improved from one of the industry's best.

Foamix Eco Is Here

Groundbreaking Carbon Neutral Asphalt Material

Prominent construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a groundbreaking, onsite asphalt material that can achieve carbon neutral status. Could the UK product see use in the domestic market soon?

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Crafco Reveals Details For New EZ Patcher

First seen at PAVE/X 2024, the company was keeping a tight lid on specific details surrounding the new skid steer mounted, mastic application attachment. Now, ahead of World of Asphalt, Crafco wants contractors to see what they've been cooking.

Unrivaled Performance from BOMAG Milling Machines

Unrivaled Performance from BOMAG Milling Machines

On your jobsite, if you want performance, ease of operation and operator comfort, then you want the BOMAG BM 2200/65 Milling Machine

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Developing Better Jobsite Safety Strategies

Take this as your sign. Safety planning for your jobsite can no longer be an afterthought.

The Cyclone MEGA has a 40-hp EFI gas engine powering a direct drive turbine providing reliable operation.

Buffalo Turbine Revamps Cyclone MEGA Debris Blower

The Cyclone MEGA has a 40-hp EFI gas engine powering a direct drive turbine providing reliable operation.

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Astec Expands Rock to Road Strategy at World of Asphalt 2024

Five new products and product features will be on display at Astec's booth #1263 where attendees will get a first-hand look at innovative additions to crushing, paving, and milling.

Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers runs on an Android operating system and enables operators to control cutting depth of the mill or cold planer, according to project design.

Trimble Releases Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers

Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers runs on an Android operating system and enables operators to control cutting depth of the mill or cold planer, according to project design.

This machine features a 23- x 16-in. jaw crusher fitted with an integrated vibrating feeder.

Komplet K-JC 604 Jaw Crusher

This machine features a 23- x 16-in. jaw crusher fitted with an integrated vibrating feeder.

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Weiler to Manufacture, Sell Challenger Super Broom

The new product expands Weiler's offerings, and is slated to go into production in late 2024.

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Trimble Adds Mills and Cold Planers to Roadworks Paving Control

New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type

Powered by a 100-hp Doosan Tier 4 final engine, the impact crusher can be used for crushing and stockpiling in diverse recycling applications.

Komplet K-IC 70 Impact Crusher

Powered by a 100-hp Doosan Tier 4 final engine, the impact crusher can be used for crushing and stockpiling in diverse recycling applications.

The compactors are supplied with heavy-duty tires for rocky terrain, driver's cab and the Easy Drive operating concept all as standard.

Wirtgen Hamm HC Series VC Compactors

The compactors/crushers are supplied with heavy-duty tires for rocky terrain, driver's cab and the Easy Drive operating concept all as standard.

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Wirtgen Wows at Inaugural PAVE/X Event

From electric equipment to technology innovations that make things easier on the jobsite, The Wirtgen Group brought their line of equipment to contractors in the paving and pavement maintenance space at the first-ever PAVE/X event in San Antonio.

While the HD+ 120i V-VIO 12 t tandem roller features a vibrating roller drum (50 Hz or 3,000 vpm) at the front and a VIO drum at the rear, the HD+ 120i VIO-2 HF provides additional application options with two VIO drums.

Wirtgen Hamm HD+ 120i Tandem Rollers

While the HD+ 120i V-VIO 12 t tandem roller features a vibrating roller drum (50 Hz or 3,000 vpm) at the front and a VIO drum at the rear, the HD+ 120i VIO-2 HF provides additional application options with two VIO drums.

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Tips for Buying or Upgrading an Asphalt Plant

Are you an asphalt paving contractor working on blacktop, parking lots, commercial, and/or residential? Have you've ever considered owning your own asphalt production facility? Depending on your size and scope, it might be time to take the plunge!