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Sales flat, earnings down for Astec in 3Q
Continuing to navigate softer market conditions, Astec reported flat sales for the third quarter. The owner of Carlson Paving and Roadtec reported revenues dropping 0.3 percent from the three months ending September 30 compared to the same period last year. Net sales were $255.8 million compared to $256.6 million. The bulk of the revenue drop […]
November 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
The screed makes the mat. Choosing the right mount boils down to preference, training
When choosing between front-mount, rear-mount, or fixed-mount screeds, contractors tend to choose based on preference and crew training. Learn more here.
October 24, 2018
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Astec launches Silobot, a robotic asphalt silo inspection and mapping service
Astec has introduced a new asphalt silo inspection tool designed to minimize danger to personnel inspecting the silo, provide precise thickness mapping, and cut back silo downtime to a fraction of what is traditionally needed. Called Silobot, the machine was on display at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. The old way to inspect a silo was […]
March 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
Astec Industries reports 17% increase in net sales for 2016 to $1.15 billion
Asphalt plant manufacturer and Roadtec parent company Astec Industries reports 2016 net sales of $1.15 billion, a 17 percent increase compared to 2015, with net sales reaching $55.2 million, 68.3 percent higher than the year before. For the fourth quarter 2016, the company reports a 52 percent increase in net sales compared to the same […]
February 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
Following shift to dealer distribution, Roadtec calls 2016 “best year ever” with 10% sales growth
Roadtec reports sales grew 10 percent in 2016 and has set a goal for a 20 percent increase in 2017, citing expectations from the Fast Act signed in 2015 that provides for the Highway Trust Fund for six years. The company did not provide specific sales figures. “Jobs were created, optimism returned, new roads began […]
February 21, 2017
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Mastering asphalt plant production is all in the details
Producing your own asphalt mix is more work than just simply combining binder and aggregate. Proper plant operation and key personnel make all the difference in quality pavements. The materials may be right. The correct asphalt cement (AC) or binder content, the right aggregate size, all matched to the state DOT or local municipality spec […]
January 2, 2017
Roadbuilding
Roadtec’s new BF400 side paver is a low-cost method for widening roads and more
Roadtec has launched its first side paver here at World of Asphalt in Nashville, a machine that can be used for road widening, shoulder work, maintenance and repair applications and more. The new BF400, which has been available in Germany for several years and is manufactured by Roadtec partner Astec Industries, features a conveyor belt […]
March 23, 2016
Roadbuilding
Astec Industries announces Q1 2014 results; net sales down 4%, domestic sales up 8%
Astec Industries saw a 4-percent decrease in net sales in the first quarter of 2014, but domestic sales were up 8 percent for the same period, according to results released by the company on Tuesday. The company reported that net sales for the quarter, which ended March 31, were $238.7 million, down 4 percent from […]
April 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Design advances, continued strong demand horizontal directional drilling a bright spot
If there’s a bright spot in our murky economic recovery, it is horizontal directional drilling. HDD, strong for several years, is likely to remain a bright spot for some time. There have been adjustments in the market based on machine size and new vs. used, but the overall health remains, driven primarily by sewer, […]
September 1, 2013
Business
Astec Industries taps Benjamin G. Brock to succeed father as CEO
Astec Industries announced that it will tap Benjamin G. Brock as the company’s next CEO and President. Brock is the son of Dr. J. Don Brock, the current CEO. J. Don Brock will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman of Astec’s board of directors. Meanwhile, Richard J. Dorris will become the company’s Chief Operating […]
March 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Rap Up
Making High-RAP mixes — an art and a science.
March 6, 2013
Business
Toro continues to incorporate Stone, Astec lines (WOC 2013)
Products fromToro’s acquisition in 2012 of the former Stone Construction Equipment lineup made their debut at World of Concrete this week. All former Stone products have been rebranded Toro, although the mixers still carry a small “Stone Built by Toro” label. Toro’s Stone acquisition and its earlier Astec trencher, vibratory plow and directional drill purchase […]
February 7, 2013
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