NAPA Weekly
September 24, 2024
 
Wirtgen Group
Your Search Begins and Ends Here
 

Finding, viewing, and downloading NAPA resources is now easier than ever. And, for the first time, they're all free.

Welcome to the NAPA Resource Center, and a new era in sharing the latest in asphalt pavement research.
 
 
 
 
 
From The Top: Head of the Class
 

The Fall issue of NAPA Quarterly delves into various types of learning and innovation. It’s not exactly ‘back to school,’ but we are sharpening our minds!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aloha, NAPA Annual!
   
NAPA’s Annual Meeting returns to Maui for the first time since 2020.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASTEC
Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. (ADM)
Streaming now: Pave It Black Season 8
 
In the third episode of season 8, Richard and Brett discuss today’s most popular technology advancements: artificial intelligence. In 2023, in partnership with XBE, we launched Hey NAPA, a dedicated AI search engine that lets you access technical documents and helps answer any asphalt pavement-related queries. As more companies within the industry adopt AI technologies, we talk to Luke Kotz of Mannatts, Inc. to discuss how AI is making a noticeable impact, the unexpected benefits it’s brought to their operations, and how to overcome challenges in adopting the technology. If you're curious about how AI is transforming construction and what the future holds for the asphalt pavement industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 
Bomag Americas, Inc.
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. 

 
 
 
Kenco Engineering, Inc.
Members: Time for your Annual Membership Update
 

Complete the NAPA Annual Membership Update and review your company contact information, branches, and contacts to ensure your membership information is up to date and accurate.

 

 

Paving the Way From Classroom Blues to Asphalt Schools
 

NAPA Senior Director, Engineering & Technical Services Brett Williams writes about attending Caterpillar’s Paving Operations Training course at their Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center in Arizona.

 
 
 
 
 
Producers sought for Advisory Council roles
 
   

NAPA is seeking Producer members to renew or join the Advisory Council as State Advisors in 17 states: Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, and Rhode Island. Service begins Jan. 1, 2025.

All nominations must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 30. 
 
 
Ammann America