NAPA Weekly
August 20, 2024
 
Wirtgen Group
Perpetual Pavements Conference session to examine 23 years of NCAT research
 
   

Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) Technical Director Buzz Powell will present during the Perpetual Pavement Conference in Louisville, Kentucky Oct. 28-30.

Powell examines the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track’s eight research cycles so far in a white paper titled “A Historical Overview of the Diverse Perpetual Pavements on the NCAT Pavement Test Track,” which he will present on during the conference.
 
 
 
IMPACT first-timer webinar set for Sept. 10
 
   

The IMPACT Leadership Group Conference heads to Washington, D.C. Sept. 24-25.

NAPA will host a webinar on Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. ET to help familiarize new attendees with conference programming, as well as to answer questions.
 
The IMPACT Leadership Group Conference: Know Before You Go webinar will provide an overview of sessions, networking opportunities, and logistics at the IMPACT Leadership Group Conference, acting as a guided tour to all NAPA happenings in D.C. that week. 


 
Ohio-based Gerken joins The Road Forward
 
   

NAPA welcomes The Gerken Companies as a partner in The Road Forward, an industry-wide vision for sustainable communities and commerce.

The Road Forward Partners are NAPA members that actively support this work through financial contributions, leadership, and expertise. New this year, NAPA invites nonprofit organizations, like-minded associations, and agencies to support the industry-wide effort through a tiered program.
 
 
ASTEC
Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. (ADM)
Perpetual Pavement Conference returns Oct. 28-30
 

The NAPA 2024 Perpetual Pavement Conference is heading to Louisville, Kentucky Oct. 28-30 for a series of discussions on long-lasting pavements at the intersection of taxpayer stewardship and engineering innovation.

 
 
Rep. Bean tours Duval Asphalt, ATS
 
The month of August is a prime opportunity for NAPA members to engage with their congressional representatives since the elected officials have no official business in Washington and often spend the month in their home districts. NAPA’s Government Affairs team is available to help facilitate office visits, plant tours, and provide more support as requested.

Duval Asphalt and ATS hosted Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) in Jacksonville, Florida this month.
 
 
 
 
TRB calls for papers on accelerated pavement testing
 
   

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) will convene its 7th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) July 20-24, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama and is seeking author submissions until Nov. 1.

 

Bomag Americas, Inc.
NAPA seeks decarbonization abstracts through Nov. 1
 

The International Conference on the Decarbonization of Asphalt Pavements will be held Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2025, in Chicago. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts are invited to submit abstracts by Nov. 1.

 
 
 
Kenco Engineering, Inc.
Deadline extended! Take the Associate Member survey by Aug. 23
 

Associate members are invited to participate in a survey to identify the resources, educational tools, and training programs needed to enhance sustainability practices within the asphalt pavement industry.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Submit by Aug. 30 to join the IMPACT Leadership Group
 
   
The NAPA IMPACT Leadership Group has new opportunities for emerging leaders in the asphalt pavement industry. 
 
Those seeking to hold a position are required to fill out a nomination form by Aug. 30. Those elected will serve Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2026, in one of 21 vacant member positions.
 
 
Ammann America