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NAPA Statement on the Nomination of Sean McMaster to Be FHWA Administrator

March 19

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), representing more than 1,100 companies responsible for building and maintaining the majority of the United States highway system, issued the linked statement in support of McMaster's nomination.

NAPA 2024 Awards Recipients

NAPA concluded its 70th Annual Meeting on February 5, showcasing more than 20 award winners and finalists. Lindy Paving Inc. (pictured with 2024 NAPA Chairman Brady Meldrem, center) was unveiled as the coveted Sheldon G. Hayes Award winner for the sixth time. Read about all the award winners in the following releases.

Lindy Paving, PennDOT Take National Award for Quality Asphalt Pavement Construction (Sheldon G. Hayes Award)

S.T. Wooten Wins National Airport Paving Award (Ray Brown Award)

Asphalt Contractors Win Recognition for Top-Quality Pavements (Larry H. Lemon Awards)

NAPA Honors Asphalt Industry Leaders for Operational Excellence

NAPA Ends 2024 on High Note

December 26

Association lauded for year-long impact, underscoring its value to asphalt pavement industry, including individual honors for President & CEO Audrey Copeland, Vice President for Government Affairs Nile Elam, and Asphalt Pavement Alliance Technical Director Buzz Powell, along with numerous awards for NAPA's reimagined media suite, among other programs and services.

36 Funding Partners, 9 Research Partners Power Asphalt Pavement Net Zero Initiative

October 3

“Continued member support of The Road Forward empowers asphalt pavement industry stakeholders to play an active role in shaping the national dialogue on carbon emission goals in road construction,” remarked J. Richard Willis, PhD, NAPA Vice President for Engineering, Research, & Technology, as the program approached its fourth year. To continue their work, partners will convene at NAPA’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Maui for updates and discussion. Additionally, The Road Forward presents the International Conference on the Decarbonization of Asphalt Pavements in 2025, with a call for abstracts open until November 1, 2024.

Gencor Industries Joins The Road Forward Initiative

August 30

Gencor Industries, Inc., headquartered in Orlando, Fla., joins The Road Forward as a partner in the industry's net zero asphalt pavement initiative. Gencor, a manufacturer of asphalt plants, soil remediation plants, combustion systems, and heat transfer systems for the road construction industry, has been a NAPA Associate member since 1958.

Ohio-based Gerken Joins The Road Forward Initiative

August 20

NAPA welcomes The Gerken Companies as a partner in The Road Forward. A NAPA member since 1991, Gerken operates in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Civil Engineer Susan Witt served on the Climate Stewardship Task Force that created The Road Forward. “We do more than work in the communities our companies serve. We live here, too. So, we are continually considering our impact on society and the environment,” she said.

ASPIRE Welcomes NAPA as an Industry and Innovation Board (IIB) Member

July 15 – joint release

The ASPIRE National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center
welcomes the NAPA as its newest IIB member. Reed Ryan, Executive Director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, for which NAPA is the lead partner, will represent the asphalt pavement industry on ASPIRE’s IIB. NAPA’s active collaboration with the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center underscores the crucial role that industry partnerships play in advancing technology for roadways.

Indiana’s E&B Paving Supports National Net Zero Asphalt Pavement Vision

July 9

NAPA welcomes E&B Paving as a partner in The Road Forward. E&B Paving operates 17 asphalt mix plants, serving DOT projects, residential, commercial, industrial, and aviation customers throughout Indiana and neighboring Kentucky and Ohio. The company works with customers to embrace sustainable solutions, such as resurfacing rather than replacing and using warm-mix asphalt (WMA).

Owens Corning Joins Asphalt Pavement Industry’s Net Zero Initiative

June 20

NAPA welcomes Owens Corning to The Road Forward. Owens Corning is committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. In its 2023 sustainability report, Owens Corning reported achieving a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2018 baseline, bringing it closer to its goal of a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.

Ammann America Commits to Asphalt Pavement Industry’s Net Zero Initiative

June 6

NAPA welcomes Ammann America as a partner in The Road Forward, an industry-wide vision for sustainable communities and commerce. A NAPA member since 2016, Ammann America was founded in 2000 as part of the global, family-owned Ammann companies, which include more than a dozen brands.

Rogers Group Inc. Joins The Road Forward Initiative

April 26

The largest privately owned construction-aggregates company, Rogers Group, joined The Road Forward to lead the charge in sustainable asphalt production and paving practices. "We are excited to pioneer innovative solutions that reduce our environmental footprint and serve as a model for responsible asphalt production and paving,” said Jimmy Patton, the company's interim CEO.

Legacy Infrastructure Group Joins NAPA’s The Road Forward, Supporting a Vision for Net Zero Asphalt Pavements by 2050

April 26

Legacy Infrastructure Group, parent company of Superior Bowen Asphalt Co. and Haskell Lemon Construction Co., joined The Road Forward because of their dedication "to not only delivering high-quality asphalt solutions, but also leaving a lasting positive impact on the environment," according to CEO Trey Bowen.

NAPA Urges Drivers to “Watch For Us” During National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 11

National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15-19, reminds drivers that their actions can have everlasting consequences. As the sole trade association representing the nation’s asphalt pavement manufacturers and contractors at the federal level, NAPA continuously advocates for better work zone safety. Annually, in conjunction with NWZAW, NAPA encourages its members and the public to bring awareness to the issue by using the Watch For Us toolkit, participating in local and national events, and even wearing orange on April 17.

New Roadmap Shows Industry and Agencies How to Decarbonize Asphalt Pavements

April 10

In a detailed follow-up to its 2022 GHG Emissions Inventory for Asphalt Mix Production in the United States (SIP 106), NAPA is providing a comprehensive roadmap to help industry and agencies leverage unprecedented levels of federal funding in IIJA, IRA, and other federal programs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

NAPA Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

March 26

For the second consecutive year, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is honored to receive the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for demonstrating exemplary commitment and dedication to leadership in energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program.

APA Names Reed Ryan New Executive Director

January 8

Reed Ryan, Executive Director of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) and immediate past chair of the State Asphalt Pavement Associations, Inc. (SAPAs) is taking the helm of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), effective February 7.