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Stockpile Paving... an easy way to save money.
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
Stockpile moisture...
In many ways, stockpile management is moisture management. Too much water in your aggregate reduces capacity and increases fuel use at any plant. So how do you manage stockpile moisture?
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In Pursuit of Excellence...
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
In Pursuit of Excellence...
Bruce Smith, owner of Atlas Asphalt Products in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, pursues excellence in his work and in his personal life. His personal pursuit of excellence has included the practice of martial arts.
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Cooperation is the Key...
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
Cooperation is the key...
For over ninety years, Matich Corporation has been a leader in construction in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, known as California’s Inland Empire. These are two of the fastest growing counties in California. Strategically it makes sense for any business, and especially for a construction company like Matich, to be located in an area of growth.
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Where Water Buffalo Roam
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
Where Water Buffalo Roam
Big Creek Construction of Lorena, TX has built a remarkable facility. Not only is it a state-of-the-art Astec facility, but it also has a 35 acre exotic animal preserve.
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An Ever Evolving Landscape
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
An ever evolving landscape
Duval Asphalt of Jacksonville, Florida has won numerous National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) ecological awards for its ongoing commitment to the environment as well as for being an industry leader for recycling. In fact, Duval has won more national awards than any other asphalt company in the country. Duval is proud of its commitment to community, environment, customers and employees.
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Future Road Builder Visits Astec...
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
Future road builder visits Astec...
Kolby Ratigan has set his sights firmly on paving the way to the future. The future owner of Ratigan Construction paid a visit to Astec, Inc. in July of 2009. Since 2005, Kolby has been hard at work planning his company, from the facility layout to his hiring practices.
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For the Birds…
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
For the birds...
Good asphalt facility operators also work to be good neighbors and good community citizens. When a flock of hungry chickens wandered into the R.J. Noble asphalt facility in Orange, California, the plant operators were presented with an opportunity to demonstrate good behavior.
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Doing the Right Thing...
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
Doing the right thing...
The S.T. Wooten Corporation, headquartered in Wilson, NC, recognizes the importance of being a good neighbor. The company recently expanded into the Southwest Florida market with what might be their "greenest" asphalt plant facility, located in the Fort Myers-Naples area.
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Greening the Streets...
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Written by Jasper McAllister   
Greening the streets...
The streets of Indian Trail, North Carolina are a little bit greener, thanks to forward thinking town officials. Where feasible, Indian Trail officials sought opportunities to improve and enhance the environment. One of those opportunities proved to be the streets.
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