NAPA Weekly
December 3, 2024
 
Wirtgen Group
 

NAPA's Government Affairs team will break down the results of the latest election and what they could mean for the future of the asphalt pavement industry in an exclusive, members-only webinar on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. ET.

Election Results & What They Mean for NAPA in 2025 will explore the balance of power in Washington and how NAPA members can advocate for the industry through understanding legislative priorities and anticipating challenges.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Honeywell’s Joao Luis Lorenzoni Da Rocha and Yonghong Ruan will lead a sponsored webinar on Dec. 11 that will underscore the long-term benefits of effective aggregate packing in creating stronger and more durable roads.

Optimizing Hot-Mix Asphalt Aggregate Packing & Paving Operations highlights the correlation between improved lubricity and reduced temperatures during the asphalt production process.

 
 
 
 

Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) oversaw asphalt mix production and laydown processes for a project on Interstate 95 in Benson on Nov. 25 as part of a tour and jobsite visit organized with support from NAPA. Construction Partners Inc.’s Fred Smith Co. hosted the congressman at their Benson plant for a tour of the facility. 

Rouzer is a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, and he is on the short list to chair the committee in the 119th Congress.

 
 
 

Learn about opportunities to lower the carbon footprint at asphalt pavement companies during a free NAPA webinar on Dec. 18.

Sustainable Operations Assessment will explore the different ways companies can report and reduce their carbon footprint, including renewable energy credits (RECs) and carbon offsets.

 
 
 
 
 
 
ASTEC
Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. (ADM)
 

NAPA's deadline for applications for the Diamond Commendation program is 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 12.

Don't miss your opportunity to receive recognition for the use of best practices in asphalt plant operations, terminal operations, asphalt production, and paving.

Already received your Diamond Commendation? Access the Diamond Winner toolkit to showcase your achievement!

Bomag Americas, Inc.
 

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 is now accepting online submissions for speakers, educational topics, and session proposals as part of its education offering at the show, March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas. Online submissions will be accepted until Feb. 3.

Submit to present on asphalt pavement and related topics. Previously selected session titles include "Laydown Best Practices," "Best Practices for Residential and Commercial Paving," and "Best Practices for Milling and Profiling."

Read more from NAPA's coverage of CONEXPO 2023.

 
 
Ingevity
Kenco Engineering, Inc.
 
Season 8 of Pave It Black, NAPA's official podcast, explores technology and the people in the asphalt pavement industry who are using it to improve road construction. Richard and Brett discuss the present and future of the industry and how technology stands to enhance the way work is done.
 
 
 
 
Ammann America
Ingevity