At our annual Spring Kick Off meeting, Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) team members from different all plant locations and departments across the Midwest came together to celebrate accomplishments from the previous year and share their plans for the year ahead.
Asphalt Materials, Inc. and J-Band along with Heritage Research Group Lab hosted an event for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Young Members Group on January 15, 2025. This event included a learning session titled, “Innovative Materials + Strategies for Pavement Preservation” with a guided tour and networking opportunities.
At Asphalt Materials, doing the right thing is engrained in every aspect of our culture. So, when it comes to safety, our team understands it’s not only a priority but the non-negotiable foundation of our success.
As we gear up for the upcoming season, our dedication to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is stronger than ever. We implement several protocols in our daily operations, but we’re also no strangers to improving systems even further. Take a look at some of our tried-and-true methods, as well as upcoming initiatives at AMI.
Agencies face significant challenges when pursuing a pavement preservation program. Equipment and material costs continue to rise, and local talent recruitment and retention are difficult. Yet, the Sheboygan County Transportation Department – Highway Division provides an excellent example of how to navigate these challenges and boldly steward public transportation infrastructure with remarkable success.
The Sorenson Award
In memory of beloved champion of pavement preservation, Jim Sorenson, FP2 Inc.’s James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation recognizes superior pavement preservation practices of a local government agency, usually a city, township, county or state agency.
After decades of testing, J-Band®, the premier Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) from Asphalt Materials Inc. (AMI), is the proven innovation that dramatically reduces the age-old problem of longitudinal joint deterioration. Take a look back with us at one of the first projects to incorporate this game-changing asphalt product.
AMICYCLE Cold Pavement Recycling offers significant cost savings and lower environmental impact by utilizing existing materials and minimizing materials transportation. Within the AMICYCLE suite, there are three types of recycling processes: Cold In-place Recycling (CIR), Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR).
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. It accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers yearly. Even though it is more common in women, men can also develop breast cancer. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancer cases are found in men in the U.S. That is why spreading awareness is crucial in promoting early detection, educating people about prevention, and supporting fundraising efforts that drive research.
Join the movement! The Buckle Up, Phone Down campaign is a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting road safety by encouraging drivers to adopt two critical habits: always wear a seatbelt and put cell phones down while driving. This initiative first began in 2017 by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Since then, several states have adopted this initiative including Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana and more.
We take pride in honoring our veteran employees as part of our commitment to showing appreciation for their service. Today, we are excited to spotlight Julie Mackey, a veteran and lab manager at our Marietta, Ohio, plant.
At Asphalt Materials, Inc. our commitment to innovation is at the heart of our process improvements and safety initiatives across all our facilities. A prime example of this is our mill automation and operator-free loading systems.
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