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July 2015
UTAH ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATON NEWSLETTER

 

 

Executive Director's Message:

 

As I look back over the course of the last year and forward to what lies ahead for the asphalt pavement industry in terms of trends, a particular quote by Gary Hamel, a world-class leader in business management and strategy, comes to mind.  He said, "A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation and encourages perseverance."  Wise words indeed for just about any of us to live by, but words that take on particular significance for the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) as we have carefully and thoroughly examined our purpose "to unify the voice of the asphalt industry to promote the quality and use of asphalt pavements in Utah."

 

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New Member Spotlight:


 
Martin Marietta, the leading supplier of aggregate materials in the US, is proud to be a new member of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association.  Our quarry in Milford, UT produces a high quality aggregate for Asphalt Chip Seal applications in addition to railroad ballast products.  Beginning in 2016, we will begin full production of Slurry Seal and several Asphalt Rock products to serve the market.  Uniquely situated with direct rail access, the Milford quarry can transport large volumes of aggregate efficiently to all parts of the state.  With dedicated employees committed to safety, quality products, and superior customer service, the Martin Marietta Milford quarry is ready to serve the Utah Asphalt industry.  For more information please contact Rick Comeaux at (775) 342-3668 or [email protected].

 

Lunch & Learn Series:

 

"Cold Weather Paving"


Come and join UAPA on Thursday, September 17th from 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM at our next Lunch and Learn Presentation on "Cold Weather Paving".

Lunch is on us! Come for Free!

When: Thursday, September 17, 2015

From 12pm - 1:30pm 

Where: Association Solutions Office
7414 S. State Street

Midvale, UT 84047 


 

 

 

  

News from The Hill

 

Senate sends three-month highway bill to Obama

By Keith Laing 


The Senate on Thursday approved an $8 billion extension of federal transportation funding, sending it to President Obama's desk with just one day to go before the nation's road and transit spending expires.

The bill, which extends transportation spending until Oct. 29, passed in a 91-4 vote, setting up another infrastructure funding cliff in the fall.



Read the full story here. 

 

  

NAPA Asphalt Sustainability Conference

 

NAPA is proud to announce a second Asphalt Sustainability Conference West in beautiful Portland, Oregon Oct. 13 - 14.  

To see what the program will offer, please follow the link below. NAPA appreciates all you do for us and thank you for supporting the many programs we offer.

 

Job Site Visit with Iron County

Special thanks to Iron County for allowing the Executive Director of UAPA, Reed Ryan, tag along on a chip seal job this summer!   

 

 

UAPA Member Visit

Special thanks to Craig Fabrizio and the great UAPA members at Staker Parson Companies and Burdick Materials for visits this month, including work in beautiful Park City and along scenic US40 near Duchesne.



 

In This Issue
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Calendar of Events


 Annual Golf Classic

August 19, 2015
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Lunch and Learn
"Cold Weather Paving"
September 17, 2015

Southern Utah Asphalt Seminar - Dixie Center

November 17, 2015


 Utah Asphalt Conference 2016

February 24-25 

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7414 S.State Street
Midvale, UT 84047



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7414 S. State St. Midvale, UT 84047