APE April 2025 | Page 27

ASPHALT ANSWERS

“ Like a tidal wave, the southern temps are steadily increasing north and within 60 days, the whole nation will be back in full swing.”

Planning Ahead
As we anticipate those temperatures to reach required minimums, asphalt plants and material suppliers are steadily ramping up production for the increasing demand that the season brings. Like a tidal wave, the southern temps are steadily increasing north and within 60 days, the whole nation will be back in full swing. Make sure you’ ve thought ahead towards those mid-season purchases, specific job needs, trades and“ wish-list” items are in discussion now with your local dealer.
With production schedules booking out months in advance, you want to ensure you have a spot in line to get what you need to be successful.
Industry Trends and Innovations
Each paving season brings new challenges, but it also presents opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements. Recent advancements in asphalt technology, sustainability, and equipment automation are reshaping the industry. LeeBoy and many other industry manufacturers are proud to be an influence in just those movements. In the past 12 months, we here at LeeBoy have put forth a lot of engineering and product assistance to some new technology that is turning heads in the industry. For instance, iEmulsions and LeeBoy have partnered on a state of the art, Smart Spray Technology, rejuvenation product that is reinvigorating roads and extending budgets for every road maintenance division across the industry. With both local and state adoptions to this new patented process, Lee- Boy has the equipment for those contractors
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