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VOLUME 16 NUMBER 1<br />
Copyright © 2011<br />
<strong>Hot</strong>-<strong>Mix</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> is published<br />
by the family of companies<br />
known as Astec Industries, Inc.<br />
Our mission is to provide<br />
members of the HMA industry<br />
with up-to-date news<br />
about HMA and WMA technology<br />
and the recent advances<br />
in the industry.<br />
Editorial Staff<br />
Editor:<br />
Donna Campbell<br />
Staff Photographers:<br />
Paul Shelton (Astec)<br />
Brandon Meredith (Astec)<br />
Scott Lee (Roadtec)<br />
Sam Anselmi (Astec)<br />
Subscription Services:<br />
Diane Hunt<br />
Directors of Advertising:<br />
Paul Shelton (Astec)<br />
Frank Eley (Heatec)<br />
Stephanie Rider (Roadtec)<br />
Editorial Board:<br />
Dr. J. Don Brock<br />
Ben Brock<br />
Tom Baugh<br />
Paul Shelton<br />
Norman Smith<br />
Contact Information<br />
If you would like to be added<br />
to our free subscription list,<br />
just call, fax, or write:<br />
<strong>Hot</strong>-<strong>Mix</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
c/o Astec<br />
P.O. Box 72787<br />
Chattanooga, TN 37407<br />
Phone: 423-867-4210<br />
Fax: 423-867-3570<br />
Website: www.astecinc.com<br />
www.hotmixmag.com<br />
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5 Point of View<br />
Excitement builds for ConExpo/Con-Agg 2011<br />
6 Together for the First Time<br />
Astec Industries Family of Companies presents the big picture<br />
10 Geared for High Production<br />
Plant install strengthens bottom line with increased uptime<br />
12 Excellence in Workmanship<br />
Asphalt contractor receives drum replacement<br />
16 Speed and Maneuverability From the RX-500<br />
Contractor looked to Roadtec to upgrade his milling operation<br />
19 Built to Last<br />
Astec equipment holds resale value<br />
20 The ConAsphalt Plant<br />
Introducing the multi-mix production facility<br />
22 8,000 Plants Worldwide for Astec, Inc.<br />
Astec continues to be a leader in asphalt plant production<br />
23 Upgrading to Handle RAP<br />
Asphalt producer receives retrofit recycle collar and breeching<br />
26 Crushing on the Run<br />
Tracked equipment helps contractor meet deadlines<br />
30 Purging Water From <strong>Hot</strong> Oil Systems at HMA Plants<br />
The most effective way to remove water from the system<br />
34 Carlson Paving Showcases the CP-90<br />
Dealer and customer share insight about the durable paver<br />
36 Proactive: Take the Lead to Improve Performance<br />
Astec school takes a proactive approach to plant operations<br />
38 Astec Technology Delivers Solution<br />
Colombian contractor tackles specifications for asphalt road work<br />
42 Concrete Solutions<br />
Astec Concrete Products Group at World of Concrete 2011<br />
43 <strong>Hot</strong>-<strong>Mix</strong> News<br />
What’s happening at Astec Industries<br />
ON THE FRONT COVER<br />
<strong>Hot</strong>-mix asphalt (HMA) producers seek the latest technology and equipment<br />
to maximize operations. Such is the case with Barnhill Contracting in North<br />
Carolina. Geared for high production, they have experienced 95% asphalt<br />
production uptime with a new plant, strengthening their bottom line. See the<br />
story on page 10.<br />
Here’s how to get all future issues<br />
of <strong>Hot</strong>-<strong>Mix</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> absolutely free!<br />
To have your name added to our mailing list at no charge,<br />
just call 423-867-4210 and ask for Diane Hunt,<br />
or you can e-mail your request to dhunt@astecinc.com.<br />
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