E.R. Snell installed a 400-tph Astec Six Pack with a Dillman straight drum inside the Friendship Quarry in Buford, GA
First Class Service for First Time Astec Install
E.R. Snell began retrofitting their 11 plants with Astec components 18 months ago but just installed their first new asphalt plant this year.
Chris Frost, Group Vice President – Sales & Marketing –Integrated Process Solutions at Astec Industries
Astec Inc. Restructures Sales Team to Better Serve Customers
The Astec Infrastructure Group will now serve all Astec, Heatec, Rex-Con, Powerflame, Con-E-Co & BMH customers under one umbrella, resulting in seamless communication between all groups
Astec continues to lead the industry in customer support with 24/7/365 phone support. Our customers are the core of our business and we value our partnerships.
Get to Know Astec Service & Construction
In this Q&A with Daniel Francisco, Group Director of Service and Construction, you'll learn about how Astec is working around the clock to ensure customer needs are taken care of
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Astec Industries CEO says Company Will Emerge From COVID-19 'Stronger Than Before'
Astec CEO Barry Ruffalo is confident that 2021 will be a strong year for the manufacturing and construction industries and looks forward to making significant progress against our initiatives to simplify, focus and grow our business
Customers who need parts contact customer service to receive support and parts are shipped out immediately once the issue is resolved. If the part isn't in stock, Astec will use all resources they have available to help the customer return to normal operation. Astec, Inc. will even send parts for equipment that is not their own just to make sure everyone is taken care of.
The Industry Relies on Astec Parts
The parts department at Astec has been a reliable industry partner for years and they only intend to get better
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[VIDEO] Astec, Inc. Parts Warehouse Available 24/7/365 for Customers
Customers in need of parts for their asphalt plants can rely on the Astec, Inc. parts warehouse no matter what time of day, or day of the year it is.
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Registration Open for Astec, Inc. 2021 Customer Schools
Astec, Inc will be taking every step possible following both state and local Covid-19 guidelines to ensure a safe a successful school for 2021 and class sizes will be limited in order to practice social distancing.
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How the Double Barrel XHR Works
The Double Barrel XHR high RAP counter-flow aggregate drum drier with a pugmill mixer can produce up to 400 tons per hour with up to 65% RAP.
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Astec Industries Acquires BMH Systems
Expanding on the Con-e-Co acquisition, BMH Systems will provide Astec with additional opportunities to focus and grow profitably to enhance shareholder value
Employees are more likely to stay engaged in their jobs and committed to an organization that makes investments in them and their career development which is why investing in training opportunities is important to retaining workers.
Four Ways to Keep Your Best Workers Happy
Finding good employees is tough. Once you have them on board, make sure you keep them happy with these tips.
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Con-e-Co Acquisition Helps Astec Industries Better Serve Customers
The company joins the Infrastructure Solutions group portfolio that includes peer operator Rexcon LLC., as well as Astec, Inc., Heatec and Power Flame.
Initiatives like rotation programs and cross training will hit a home run with Gen Z because they'll get to feel as though they are working in many areas and therefore not fear they are missing out on anything. And while being mentored may not have appealed to Millennials, the thought of learning from more experienced workers is expected by Gen Z.
How to Recruit The Next Generation of Workers to the Construction Industry
Move over Millennials, Generation-Z workers are ready to take your jobs and here’s why they’ll succeed
E.R. Snell installed a 400-tph Astec Six Pack with a Dillman straight drum inside the Friendship Quarry in Buford, GA
First Class Service for First Time Astec Install
E.R. Snell began retrofitting their 11 plants with Astec components 18 months ago but just installed their first new asphalt plant this year.
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Astec Voyager 140 Portable Asphalt Plant
With production capacity of 140 tons/hr and RAP mixing capability of 50%, the Voyager 140 sets the standard for portability, production and sustainability.
Production of hot mix asphalt generates a variety of noise and a range of noise levels from the plant and from movement of trucks and loaders. But technological advancements in the design of asphalt mix production equipment have significantly reduced sound levels emanating from a plant.
How to Contain Asphalt Plant Noise
Being proactive means you’re being a good neighbor and fitting in with the community
Astec's long-term silos are guaranteed to store conventional asphalt mixes for up to four days and can be utilized as conventional surge bins during busy times of the day.
When to Add More Storage to Your Asphalt Plant
The coming boom in infrastructure rebuilding means it might be time to add more storage capacity to your asphalt plant.
Advanced blue smoke systems are able to capture and condense blue smoke from both silo tops and from truck loadout.
How New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency
Increase HMA plant efficiency through modularity, mobility, versatility and recyclability.
Increasing RAP content at the plant is a multi-faceted effort that requires planning across the entire operation, from collection, transportation and stockpiling of the material, through to the plant’s handling, mixing and processing of the material.
Increasing RAP Content at the Plant
Increasing RAP content at the plant requires the right planning, analysis and equipment.
As long as the shells were being replaced, Vulcan decided to upgrade the drum, including installing a purge door, adding a temperature switch to shut off the burner in case of a fire in the drum, and installing a thermocouple that tells the plant operator the temperature of the outer shell so he can read it in the control house.
Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity
Shell replacement at Vulcan Materials Co. in Tucson provides for more RAP use
When E&B Paving was looking to replace a plant that was nearly 50 years old for their Noblesville location, it was no surprise that they turned to Astec, Inc. based on their long history.
Building Complete Trust in Asphalt Production
For over 50 years, E&B Paving has partnered with Astec, Inc. for help with 15 of their asphalt plants
Astec’s Advanced Customer Schools continue to evolve, giving participants more hands-on time to apply information presented during lectures. As the images from the 2020 programs show, the education lab environment reinforces curriculum covered during the eight four-day class-sessions held earlier this year.
Thanks to All Who Participated in Our 2020 Astec Customer Schools
Astec continues to build on Its industry-leading training program year over year
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Astec, Inc. Has Successful CONEXPO 2020
Despite the fears of COVID-19 impacting the show and its attendance, Astec, Inc. had a successful CONEXPO 2020. Here's what you missed if you couldn't make it to the show.
The SiloBot collects between 15 to 25 data points per weld seam creating approximately 100 different data points. Customer will be verbally informed about the measurements and wear spots found in their silos on the day of inspection and the information is sent back to the office via FedEx to be analyzed where a comprehensive report detailing the silo’s health is also created for the customer.
Safer Asphalt Plant Inspections Start with Innovative Technology
The SiloBot Inspection Service℠ not only keeps crews safe on the ground when completing silo inspections, but it also helps asphalt producers save time and money
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NAPA Associate Member Council Honors Don Brock
Sam Brock, Don's widow, accepted the commendation at the 2020 NAPA Annual Meeting.
The Astec Voyager 140 highly portable asphalt plant. With production capacity of 140 tonnes/hour and RAP mixing capability of 50%, the Voyager 140 sets the standard for portability, production and sustainability.
Astec, Inc. Unveils CONEXPO 2020 Exhibit Plans
Visit Booth C30336 at CONEXPO 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas to see five of the companies flagship products along with much more from Astec Industries.