Astec set to Showcase Industry-Leading Solutions at World of Asphalt/AGG1 Expo 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., February 21, 2024 – Astec is thrilled to announce its participation at the World of Asphalt and NSSGA’s AGG1 Aggregates Academy Expo 2024 event, March 25-27, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

As a renowned equipment innovator for the Rock to Road™ industries, Astec will demonstrate its prowess in the infrastructure sector, presenting its distinctive capability to provide customers with a comprehensive range of equipment for asphalt, road construction, and aggregate processing.

Building on a commitment to innovation, Astec will feature a comprehensive lineup of groundbreaking products and experiences, touching on all aspects of the Rock to Road array of products. Visitors to booth 1263 can expect a firsthand look at our state-of-the-art technologies, with a mix of new and established solutions.

"Astec's commitment to advancing the industry is evident in our trailblazing products. We are excited to be a part of the World of Asphalt/AGG1 2024 event, where we will showcase our latest technologies and demonstrate how Astec continues to lead the way in providing solutions for the Rock to Road industries," said Ben Snyman, Group President, IPS.

World of Asphalt and Agg1 attendees will have exclusive first-look access to five new products and product features across each Astec product segment. These include two new sustainability-focused systems for asphalt processing. The IntelliPac™ Moisture System provides operators with real-time insights into aggregate moisture, allowing for precise adjustments that can result in significant cost savings while the ReMix™ cold central plant recycling system offers a sustainable solution for efficiently utilizing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) stockpiles. The Astec Whisper Jet® and Versa Jet™ Burners will round out the asphalt processing product offering on hand. Visitors will also have access to a new asphalt mixing augmented reality immersive experience.

Road building professionals will have the opportunity to get up close with a full line-up of Roadtec equipment including the RX-405 cold planer, the SB-3000 Shuttle Buggy® material transfer vehicle, and the F series highway class paver as well as the Carlson CP130 paver. Two new enhanced features will also be on display among this equipment for the first time. The new operator environmental awareness system for the RX-405 provides operators with a bird’s eye view of their machine in real time while the SmartEdge™ screed automation technology promises precise joint matching on the RP-195 paver.

On the aggregate side, Astec will be representing its robust catalogue of crushing equipment with the Kodiak® K300 cone crusher, the Pioneer® 2650 jaw crusher, and the Titan® cone crusher. Accompanying this lineup, is the all-new 6203 horizontal screen, which promises to revolutionize the industry. With its novel approach to screen cloth blinding reduction, this patent-pending innovation offers increased performance and reduced operating costs, without the need for an external power source.

“We are innovation driven and customer focused at Astec, so opportunities like World of Asphalt/AGG1 are so important for connecting with our customers and giving them an up-close view of all the ways we are optimizing our Rock to Road solutions for them. We're eager to understand our customers’ challenges and provide customized insights to enhance their operations,” added Michael Norris, Group President, MS.

Astec experts will be on hand to discuss how these advancements can optimize operations and enhance project efficiency. Join us at booth 1263 to explore the future of aggregate processing, asphalt production, and paving technologies and experience firsthand the company's dedication to shaping the roads of tomorrow.