MANUFACTURING NAPA Diamond Achievement Commendation And Sustainable Commendation
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ll of Ajax’s seven asphalt plants located in North Venice, Punta Gorda, Palmetto, Fort Myers, Odessa, Tampa and Largo were once again rewarded with NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Asphalt Plant/Site Operations and the Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendation. This Diamond Achievement Commendation recognizes responsible asphalt operation practices, but also cultivates good community relations. This award clearly demonstrates a commitment to excellence with a community focus. The selfassessment process addresses five essential facets of the asphalt plant/site: appearance, operations, environmental practices, safety and community relations. Earning the Commendation exemplifies the asphalt plant’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of facility operations and community relations. This annual commendation is possible through the application efforts of Hector Arroyo and all plant personnel.
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NAPA Diamond Quality Commendation
jax’s seven asphalt plants continue to maintain NAPA’s Diamond Quality Commendation. This Commendation is a unique self-assessment program that focuses on plant practices resulting in excellent product quality. The Diamond Quality Commendation is an honor in which a company, their customers, their employees and the industry can take great pride. It clearly demonstrates a corporate commitment to quality. The areas evaluated through the self-assessment process include Quality Management, Aggregate RAP and RAS handling, asphalt storage, drying and mixing, air quality, truck scales, silos safety and control rooms. Earning the Commendation is a mark of distinction signifying a company that follows responsible practices and the blueprint for excellence in the production of pavement material that is produced.
Plant Upgrades & Improvements Plant 1 - North Venice Recycle screen on the shaker deck was replaced. Lower level of the control tower that was previously a storage room was remodeled and converted into a mix design laboratory that is also capable of performing long term performance capabilities of our mix designs. Construction of the new storage building that is part of the TPR Initiative was underway prior to the end of 2018. Plant 2 - Punta Gorda New recycle bin was installed over July shutdown. New air compressor was installed. Plant 7 - Largo Construction of the new stormwater management pond is complete. A special thank you goes out to Dale Purcell for managing this project along with his crew of Eric Dasaro, Donnie Bullock, Joseph Nagle, Ramon Kean and Rickie Stephens. Mike Schwabach was the guy that tied it all together in the end.
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