NAPA Weekly
October 29, 2024
 
Wirtgen Group
Thursday marks last day to apply for NAPA Awards
 
Oct. 31 isn't just for tricks and treats. It's also the last day to apply for Quality in Construction (QIC) Awards, along with your chance to be recognized in person in Maui at the 2025 Annual Meeting. QIC winners are eligible for NAPA's prestige awards, including, among others, the Sheldon G. Hayes Award recognizing the very best large-scale paving job each year.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engage with NAPA this fall
 
   

NAPA members are beginning to see the end of the 2024 paving season drawing near, meaning fall deadlines are approaching for a handful of programs:

 
 
Host a member of Congress at your plant or job site
 
NAPA's Government Affairs team has all the resources to help you better engage with your elected officials.
 
In October, NAPA members hosted more than a half-dozen events involving members of Congress, including Rep. Marc Molinaro of New York. Peckham Industries Inc. hosted the Congressman at its liquid asphalt terminal in upstate New York.
 
 
 
 
ASTEC
Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. (ADM)
Pave It Black explores the world of wear parts
 
In the latest episode of Pave It Black, Richard and Brett explore the technology of wear parts.
 
 
With the help of Brian Handshoe and Randy Barrington from Kenco Engineering, we break down what wear parts are, how this technology evolved, and where Kenco stands as an innovator in the field.
 
 
 
Perpetual pavements take center stage in Louisville
 

NAPA is bringing together stakeholders from across the industry to discuss the past, present, and future of long-lasting pavements at the Perpetual Pavement Conference this week.

 



 
 
Bomag Americas, Inc.
NCAT publishes Fall edition of ‘Asphalt Technology News’
 
The latest edition of Asphalt Technology News, the National Center for Asphalt Technology’s (NCAT) biennial magazine, is now available online.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ingevity
Kenco Engineering, Inc.
NAPA announces 2025 AMC Leadership
 

The 2025 Associate Member Council will begin its term in January, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and ensuring the continued growth and success of the asphalt pavement sector.

 
 
 
NAPA webinar on HMA packing and paving set for Dec. 11
 
   

Register for NAPA's Dec. 11 webinar exploring innovative strategies for enhancing hot-mix asphalt (HMA) aggregate packing and paving operations.

 
Optimizing HMA Aggregate Packing & Paving Operations will highlight the correlation between improved lubricity and reduced temperatures during the asphalt production process. Sponsored by Honeywell, this session will present the critical role of functionalized low molecular weight polyolefin as a lubricant.
 
 
Ammann America
Ingevity