Tag: Asphalt
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Finding Good Hires From Outside the Asphalt Industry
During my first year in the asphalt industry, I’ve found that my favorite part of the job lies in my initial conversations with people who are also in the industry. More often than not, people ask me “how did you end up in asphalt?” When I relay my story, I’m met with a similar story…
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Asphalt Industry Offers Path For American Dream
My name is Vijay Palanisamy and I currently work as Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at Dynapac. When Asphalt Contractor first reached out to me about this feature, I was not fully sure what I was going to say or write about. However, I tried to share my journey, how I got in…
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Top 4 Asphalt Plant Maintenance Fixes On A Tight Budget
It should go without saying that asphalt plants are a complex interconnected system. After speaking with experts from several top asphalt plant manufacturers, one of the biggest takeaways I had from the information they shared is just how important overall, comprehensive, regular maintenance is. Each and every part of the machine has some impact on…
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The 3 Main Types of Recycled Asphalt in Comparison
The world has become more invested in reducing its environmental impact and the construction industry has taken its own steps on its journey towards being more environmentally friendly. In the asphalt world, you have the option to use all-new asphalt with virgin materials or you can make a mix with some sort of recycled material.…