eTXAPA Newsletter

Texas Asphalt Pavement Association

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
The TxDOT highway letting is scheduled for January 8th and 9th. The total tonnage of asphalt pavements being let is 721,204.

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The Texas Department of Transportation, the AGC of Texas and the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA) will be hosting a series of 10 Hot Mix Specification Conferences beginning January 30, 2013. These conferences are a cooperative effort between TxDOT and the paving industry to update individuals on 5 New Special Specifications for HMA. Click here for specific dates, locations, and the registration form.

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WHAT'S GOING ON
Have you registered? Find out additional details on our invited guests, when and where meetings will be be held, how to register, etc. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

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The World of Asphalt 2013 Show & Conference will be held March 19th through the 21st in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center located at 200 E. Market Street.

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If you attend only one national meeting in 2013, make NAPA's Annual Meeting the one. From nationally renowned keynote speakers Alison Levine and Jim Collins to the industry leadership providing legislative, economic, technical, and management insight, this meeting holds the answers for you and your company.

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To view the calendar of events for 2013 and beyond, please visit the new TXAPA website at www.texasasphalt.org and log in at the "Member Sign-in" link. Once logged in, click the TXAPA Calendar link or click here to find TXAPA and HMAC scheduled meetings, classes, seminars, Partners in Quality Meetings, award lunches, etc. 

NOTE: If you cannot log in to the new TXAPA website, please contact your company’s TXAPA representative for login information.

The 2013 Hot Mix Asphalt and Soils Class Schedule can also be found on the Hot Mix Asphalt Center website, www.txhmac.org. Check out the dates and schedule a class with Karen Pagitt before they fill up by calling (512) 312-2099 or emailing kpagitt@texasasphalt.org.
 
IN THE WORKS
Keep an eye out this week for your Membership Directory Information Form. Review the form carefully; In order to meet our printing deadline I need your approved forms in the office no later than January 30th, 2013.

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IN THE KNOW
The 2013 TXAPA 39th Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. Be sure to mark your calendars now for this important event. The dates are September 25-28, 2013 which is a Wednesday - Saturday.

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CERTIFICATION NEWS FROM THE HMAC
The Hot Mix Asphalt Center has increased prices on its asphalt courses for the first time since 1999. The prices go into effect beginning October 1, 2012.

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Click here to find out when to schedule your classes...

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The 2013 HMAC proficiency program begins. TxDOT will be sending out proficiency samples as soon as next week. Because so many samples are mailed out, this is a two week process. Please be on the lookout for your technicians samples.

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Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Crafco, Inc.
Roadtec, Inc.
Martin Asphalt
Lhoist North America
MeadWestvaco
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.