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National Pavement Expo and Conference Coverage 2022
Back in-person and the excitement was high as exhibitors and attendees hit the show floor and educational sessions
After what seemed like an eternity, in-person events are back in full force. Contractors, manufactures and attendees alike came to Charlotte, NC for the 2022 National Pavement Expo February 23-25. Since the event last year was virtual, the enthusiasm could be felt, especially on the first day with the annual preview night. Contractors were eager to kick the tires, check out the equipment advancements, network and learn. Here's some of what attendees saw.
ON THE SHOW FLOOR The tradeshow floor offered tools, materials, equipment and services for contractors involved in all segments of the paving and pavement maintenance industry.
Sweeping:
• Boschung displayed its new, all-electric sweeper, Urban-Sweeper S2.0, includes an autonomous driving feature. • To aid municipalities and contractors addressing the driver shortage, Elgin
Sweepers featured a new non-CDL
Elgin Eagle machine. • First time NPE exhibitor ODRA brought its MT4H mechanical broom sweeper.
Asphalt Paving & Compaction
• Dynapac North America showcased the F1250 CS Cart Path Paver which can be operated by remote control. • Weiler broadened their paver product line to branch out to meet needs of the contractor showcasing the 385B, 285, 265, P195, P65 and P395 asphalt pavers. • LeeBoy brought seven pavers to the show, including the Raised on
Blacktop iconic machine. They also showcased the three wheeled NB25 broom which is ideal for smaller contractors or rental dealers. • In the Astec booth, attendees could see all the equipment rebranded with the new logo and color palette.
Old Dominion Brush Company (ODB) displayed their high quality, cost-effective street sweeper brooms.
Epic Solutions demo’d their TA5000 Tape Applicator the SIDE WINDER. • Machine attachments were also on display. These versatile tools can help contractors provide added services to their customers. This is the case for the offset vibratory roller from Road Widener to provide additional compaction on sloping shoulders, ditches and other hard to reach areas.
Striping
• Battery powered equipment made an appearance in the Graco booth. The
LineLazer ES 500 which is equipped with a 9 amp hour Dewalt battery, run for 5-gallons on one battery. • Epic Solutions demo'd their TA5000
Tape Applicator the SIDE WINDER.
The TA5000 is a functional automated tape applicator that automatically cuts tape without having to stop. The programmable timing system eliminates having to measure out patterns - Just get lined up at your starting point hit the button and go.
Cracksealing & Sealcoating
• KM International brought back the 550 spray rig system for sealcoating contractors.
The always popular Roundtable discussions were offered on two afternoons to accommodate more attendees.
• In the SealMaster and GemSeal booth, the RMV, Robotic
Maintenance Vehicle was on display.
This machine is a robotic crack sealer (pictured above) which has an advanced AI vision system that is able to scan and seal different widths of cracks as it passes over them with the attached 260-gallon CrackPro kettle. CONFERENCE & EDUCATION Contractors gathered in educational session to learn or refresh their skills and the conference program provided plenty of opportunities for contractors to exchange information and get their questions answered.
Session Highlights:
Neal Glatt provided an interactive session about managing millennials in the workplace. He shared knowledge to help managers craft a new outlook and new approach to provide this generation with purpose, which drives retention.
Managing your mind is important, take time to write down your thoughts
daily. Nick Howell and Kellie Madsen tag teamed a session dedicated to managing your business mind because our brain is a valuable asset.
During the Improving Asphalt Mat Quality session hosted by John Ball, he emphasized the importance tack, paint lines and compaction.
Mike Shereck created a welcomed conversation and discovery session about leadership. Leaders lead in the creation of purpose, vision and mission of the organization while managing the environment they are in.
The Best Practices for Contract Sweeper workshop hosted eight different issues facing sweeping contractors in a roundtable discussion style. ■
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LeeBoy brought seven pavers to the show, including the Raised on Blacktop iconic machine. They also showcased the three wheeled NB25 broom which is ideal for smaller contractors or rental dealers.
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