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Case Construction Equipment today introduced its next generation of asphalt compaction equipment with an updated line of small double drum asphalt rollers. The new DV Series — the DV23, DV26, DV36 and DV45 — combines a compact size, excellent maneuverability and visibility, with the same control features found in heavy asphalt rollers. The DV Series [...]

Bobcat Company continues to bring customers innovative products and systems that expand the versatile capabilities of their compact equipment. The new Bobcat® Asphalt Preservation Tools (APT) system provides asphalt paving contractors and government customers with an innovative system that is powered by Bobcat loaders for cost-effective repairs that minimize traffic disruption. This simple restoration system [...]

Naturally occurring asphalt, also known as bitumen, is a black, sticky substance with a viscosity similar to that of cold molasses. This material is refined by boiling at a temperature of nearly 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit to produce refined asphalt, which is then combined with aggregate particles to form the asphalt concrete that is used to [...]

For every ton of asphalt paved, your reputation is on the line. Asphalt producers and paving contractors take pride in delivering a durable road that lasts for 15 or 20 years or longer. Sending segregated mix to the jobsite or laying a mat with patches of segregation can ruin a company’s reputation, not to mention [...]