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In This Issue
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APAM Happenings |
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APAM's 55th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference Review
Over 268 people attended the 55th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference on March 15-16, 2011 at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Thanks to all who attended, exhibited or sponsored this event to help make it a success! If you would like to review any of the educational session PowerPoint presentations click on the links below.
Educational Sessions:
Save The Date
The 5th Annual APAM Scholarship Fund Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the Bucks Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. This is a 4-person best ball scramble, shot gun start at 9:00 am.
APAM Board of Directors Vacancies Filled
Recently, a special board meeting was held to fill the officer and board vacancies created by the resignation of Secretary/Treasurer Dan Stover, Michigan Paving & Materials Co. Dan accepted another position with Oldcastle Materials in Connecticut. John Krispin, Barrett Paving Materials, Inc., was elected to the position of Secretary/Treasurer, a one-year term. Gregg Campbell, Michigan Paving & Materials Co. was elected to fill the Directors seat vacated by John Krispin. Also, as provided by the bylaws, President Kevin Gannon appointed Andy Maioho, Superior Asphalt, Inc. as a Director.
Click to view a list of the APAM Board members
2011 APAM/MDOT HMA Pavement Bus Tour
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan (APAM) are planning the 2011 Asphalt Pavement Bus Tour. This one day tour of various trunkline and non-trunkline Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements is scheduled for July 13th, 2011.
Mark your calendars and save the date!
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APAM Members Recieve Paving Awards at NAPA's Annual Meeting
At NAPA's 56th Annual Meeting, held in Orlando, FL, an Awards Breakfast was held. APAM is proud to have some of our members as recipients. The following APAM members won Quality in Construction Awards:
Quality in Construction Awards - Highway Pavements over 50,000 tons
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. (Charlevoix, MI) US-31 Reconstruction Alternate Bid, Berrien County
Quality in Construction Awards - General Paving
Payne & Dolan, Inc. (Marquette) US-41 Front Street Roundabout
Payne & Dolan, Inc. (Gladstone) US-2 & US-41, Rapid River Intersection
Payne & Dolan, Inc. (Gladstone) Michigan CR-513, Delta County
Payne & Dolan, Inc. (Gaylord) M-134, Mackinac Trail
Payne & Dolan, Inc. (Gaylord) I-75 Hartwick Pines Rest Area
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. (Charlevoix) M-123 Ultra-Thin, Mackinac County
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. (Grawn) Hammond / Keystone Connector
We congratulate everyone on this national recognition!
Diamonds Sparkle in Michigan
APAM members were well represented among the companies that received 2010 Diamond Commendations. NAPA recognized the recipients at their 56th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL on February 6-9, 2011. NAPA's Diamond Commendation programs give companies in the asphalt industry a blueprint for excellence. The self-assessment programs look at every aspect of the plant, its site, and its operations.
The Diamond Achievement focuses on plant operations, environmental compliance, and community relations. These APAM members received Diamond Achievement:
Ace Asphalt - 3 plants
Ajax Paving Materials Corp. - 6 plants
Barrett Paving Materials - 5 plants
Cadillac Asphalt LLC - 4 plants
Central Asphalt - 1 plant
Michigan Paving & Materials - 7 plants
Payne & Dolan, Inc. - 3 plants
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. - 14 plants
Saginaw Asphalt Paving Co. - 4 plants
Superior Asphalt - 1 plant
The Diamond Quality is designed to ensure the quality of the pavement material produced by the plant. The member companies received this commendation:
Barrett Paving Materials - 5 plants
Cadillac Asphalt LLC - 3 plants
Michigan Paving & Materials - 6 plants
Payne & Dolan, Inc. - 3 plants
The Diamond Paving focuses on encouraging and recognizing excellence in paving operations. Payne & Dolan's Gaylord and Gladstone plants received this award.
To read the complete list that shows the individual plant locations - click here. Congratulations everyone!
Read HMAT Magazine Online
The May/June Issue of HMAT, NAPA's bi-monthy publication, is available for viewing.
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News About Members |
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Rieth-Riley Construction Co.., Inc Announces Management Changes
Keith Rose became Chief Executive Officer and President of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., effective April 1st of this year. He replaces Ronald G. Pope who retired at the end of March and will continue as a member of the Board of Directors.
Rose joined the Rieth-Riley organization in 1999 as Vice President of Michigan Operations. Following several successful assignments, he began his most recent appointment as President, with primary responsibility for expanding the organization's current markets. Among Mr. Rose's achievements while managing the Michigan area were overseeing and merging three large acquisitions, and expansion of the company's presence in aggregate sites, docks and terminals.
Congratulations Keith!
APAM Welcomes Two New Associate Members
The Board of Directors has approved for membership Custom Welding & Metal Fabricating, Inc. They are an asphalt equipment manufacturer. The contact person is Carmie Mick, President. You may reach her by email, carmie@customwelding.com or phone 320-251-1306. The other new member is InstroTek, Inc., manufacturer of asphalt testing and measurement equipment. The contact person is Brian O'Toole, Regional Sale Manager. His email is botoole@instrotek.com and phone is 919-875-8371.
Welcome aboard!
Michigan CAT Under New Ownership
Michigan Cat was recently acquired by McAllister Machinery. Click to read the Press Release detailing the history of both companies.
Press Release
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Training |
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NCAT Hosts "Best Practices for RAP Management" Webinar This free webinar will follow the sequence of handling and evaluating RAP materials, from reclaiming RAP to quality control practices during production of asphalt mixtures containing RAP. It will be held on April 26 at 11:00 a.m. Presenters are Randy West, NCAT Director, Ron Sines, V.P. of HMA operations for Oldcastle Materials Group and Gerry Huber, Assistant Director of research for Heritage Research Group. For register - click here.
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Starr Kohn 3rd Annual Memorial Golf Outing
The date has been set for June 3, 2011 with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. It will be held at The Majestic at Lake Walden in Hartland, MI. Cost: $100 per person or $50 for dinner only. There are opportunities for hole sponsorships ($100)and prize donations. Proceeds from the tournament will provide Civil Engineering scholarships to qualified students. Questions? Phone: 734-454-9900 or email SDK-outing@sme-usa.com Sign up forms coming soon!
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