June 29, 2026
How to Cost-Effectively Widen a Road
When confronted with the need to widen a road, Union County, OH found this cost-effective approach using recycled asphalt and cold mix asphalt.
May 14, 2026
The Logistics Behind Longer‑Lasting Roads
Road projects depend on materials arriving exactly when and where they’re needed. When deliveries happen without interruption, schedules stay on-track and work keeps moving forward.
That reliability doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a logistics team working continuously behind the scenes to anticipate needs and manage the details so customers can focus on building longer‑lasting, safer roads.
May 11, 2026
Critical Issues and Misconceptions in Spray-Applied (“Spray-On”) Asphalt Rejuvenation
Asphalt rejuvenation has been used for decades as a pavement preservation tool, but advancements in the category are not reflected in today’s spray-on asphalt rejuvenator (SOR) conversations. As a result, performance is often measured using outdated and sometimes proprietary frameworks, creating a disconnect in what’s being measured and what actually drives pavement performance. The challenge is not that rejuvenators lack supporting data, but that success metrics have not been reassessed as new technologies and research have emerged.
May 1, 2026
How Wisconsin Highway Leaders Stretch Every Road Mile
When five Wisconsin highway commissioners recently gathered to talk pavement at the Wisconsin County Highway Association winter meeting, the conversation wasn’t small talk — it covered managing lane miles, overcoming air voids and understanding treatment options that can extend road life. Each leader carried the same mission: make roads last longer, cost less and perform better, despite stagnant budgets and growing challenges.
April 27, 2026
Where Education and Materials Meet to Extend Pavement Lifespan
Pavements rarely decline from well-maintained to failing in performance overnight. They tend to deteriorate gradually through small cracks, small deformations, moisture intrusion and surface aging that can go unnoticed until the damage is unmistakable. Across the industry, this pattern raises a larger question: why wait to preserve pavements until deterioration is visible, costly and disruptive?
April 3, 2026
Employee Spotlight: Derek Puhl
Meet Derek Puhl! Derek works out of Asphalt Materials’ Portage Terminal as a Mechanic for Meigs Transport. Behind every reliable delivery, loaded trailer and sprayer ready for the season is skilled, behind-the-scenes work. And Derek plays a key role in making it all happen.
April 1, 2026
Designing Pavements for Safety and Durability
As road networks continue to age and maintenance budgets face increasing constraints, agencies are tasked with building both safe and long-lasting pavements that result in long-term budget health. Rumble strips are one example of a necessary, widely adopted safety countermeasure.
February 25, 2026
Honoring This Year’s Core Value Award Recipients
Every spring, our team gathers for Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) Spring Kick Off, an opportunity to come together, learn from all areas of the business and align on goals for the year to come. We also celebrate wins from the year before; most importantly is the moment we take to recognize the people who bring AMI’s values to life every day.
January 29, 2026
How to Read Pavement Distress and Select the Right Treatment
When a road looks and feels good, it’s rarely an accident. Pavement with a smooth ride and strong foundation is often the result of consistent assessment and strategic preservation that keeps good roads performing well year after year. Here’s how to read pavement distress to find the right treatment.
January 20, 2026
Protecting High-Traffic Roadways with eFlex® Highly Modified Micro Surfacing
Helping agencies and contractors succeed starts with offering a toolbox of solutions, each addressing specific needs that may be encountered on roads throughout a network. The goal of every project is to select an optimal treatment to extend pavement life and budget. One of these innovative options is eFlex® highly modified micro surfacing, now part of the Asphalt Materials portfolio.
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