Materials

One US asphalt producer is taking a different approach to its rivals, utilising a sophisticated batching plant. While continuous asphalt plants predominate in the US asphalt market, some companies do favour batching plants and one firm, Ohio-based RAP Management, has opted to use a modern High Recycling Technology (HRT) plant from Ammann.

Macismo International reports that its newest cold asphalt licensee was used extensively in Mongolia last winter, proving its efficiency even at -20C.

A move to warm mix should be just one part of a much broader strategy to reduce the impact of road paving activities on climate change, says Nynas.

Marini has expanded its array of asphalt solutions for customers, according to the firm. Filippo Baldassari, Head of global sales for Fayat Mixing Plants commented, “We are a global company and can offer innovative engineering. For every jobsite we have corresponding technology.”

Algeria’s cement industry is increasing its production output considerably, with the price of this material also falling as a result.