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INDUSTRY NEWS Paving training for operators and supervisors This intense, two-day training session is designed specifically to help paver operators improve mat smoothness and quality. The course focuses on paver and screed set-up with hands-on paver and screed operation. Attendees will pave and be taught how to troubleshoot mat defects. In-class training also focuses on technical paver troubleshooting, daily maintenance, and automation control set-up and usage (TOPCON/MOBA sys- tems). Class size is limited to foster in-depth technical learn- ing. Four training sessions will be conducted in the first quarter of 2019. Training will take place in Ridgeway, S.C.: • Session 1: January 15-16, 2019 • Session 2: January 29-30, 2019 • Session 3: February 5-6, 2019 • Session 4: March 5-6, 2019 Asphalt compaction and hands-on roller training With asphalt compaction, selecting the right roller with the right set of features to meet job criteria is critical for the pav- ing team’s success. This course dives into the basics of asphalt compaction and teaches through hands-on roller operation. BOMAG specialists offer advice on selecting the most suit- able equipment by job parameters and cover technical roller troubleshooting and daily maintenance items. Attendees will learn how to use specific BOMAG roller features like Econo- mizer, TanGO, Asphalt Manager and BOMAG Compaction Measurement (BCM). Four one-day training sessions will be conducted in Ridgeway, S.C. in the first quarter of 2019: • Session 1: January 17, 2019 • Session 2: January 31, 2019 • Session 3: February 7, 2019 • Session 4: March 7, 2019 The hands-on roller training course takes place the day im- mediately following the paving training session, so attendees can efficiently take advantage of both training opportunities. Companies attending both courses receive a 10% discount. More details about the new BOMAG asphalt paving and roller training sessions – including costs, topics covered and travel – can be obtained by contacting BOMAG Americas at [email protected]. For More Information On This Advertiser Please Visit www.CallAPE.com/e-inquiry 1.800.210.5923 [47] January 2019