July 21, 2026
Building on Our Values for 70 Years
In 1956, Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) began with a mindset that would define the next seventy years: never stand still.
July 13, 2026
AEMA LEAP Program Building the Next Generation of Asphalt Leaders
Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) is proud to support the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA) and its Leadership Education for Asphalt Preservation (LEAP) program, an initiative dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in the asphalt emulsion and pavement preservation industry.
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.
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.
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 9, 2026
Employee Spotlight: Ron Arredondo – Driving Innovation in Pavement Preservation
At Asphalt Materials, Inc., innovation and customer success go hand in hand—recently joining the team, Ron Arredondo brings a passion for both. As a Technical Product Manager, Ron is dedicated to helping customers find the right pavement solutions to improve road performance. His expertise will shine through as he focuses on new technology such as eFlex® highly modified micro surfacing asphalt emulsion.
November 7, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Nick Williams
Meet Nick Williams, Logistics Coordinator at Asphalt Materials, Inc.! Nick’s role centers around coordinating rail car movements across several key locations that enable the safe transport of our materials.
August 28, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Danny Elsbury
Meet Danny Elsbury, Plant Operator 3 at AMI’s Tama Plant! Danny plays a key role in daily operations — overseeing safety inspections, managing inventory and supporting the plant manager.
May 12, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Sarah Stephens
Meet Sarah Stephens, AMI’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Implementation Manager! Sarah works to streamline the company’s health and safety processes and documentation across all locations to help our teams operate more efficiently.
April 2, 2025
Celebrating Heritage through Laketon Refining Corp.
Asphalt Materials, Inc. holds long-standing history in the communities we reside in. Since our beginnings in 1956 we’ve expanded across the Midwest by bringing in a family of companies that allow us to help our customers find solutions to all their construction and materials needs.
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