The National Asphalt Pavement Association had its annual meeting in January in Orlando, Florida. As this write up announces, there was something for everyone in the pavement world.  Over 800 people attended the NAPA conference this year. The event contained four days of non-stop educational and networking opportunities.  From the Young Leaders’ hosted golf tournament on Saturday morning to the Super Bowl Diamond kick-off reception to the final evening dinner and dance event, it was declared the “best-ever NAPA Annual Meeting.”

As hotmix.org declares, “Highlights from the event include the “State of the Industry” address by four industry prognosticators, Jim Roberts, Granite Construction Inc.; Randy West, NCAT; and NAPA’s Mike Kvach and Howard Marks. Washington DC beltway insiders Pete Ruane of ARTBA and John Horsley, AASHTO gave attendees the current pulse on federal transportation funding and legislation. Keynote speaker, John Foley, a former Blue Angels lead pilot gave the crowd an outstanding presentation on what true, precise teamwork really requires and the benefits companies can learn from the rigorous training required to be a Blue Angel. To the delight of the attendees, NAPA’s Associate Members shared the history of equipment and the outlook for the future through the antics of the Ebenezer Skidmark family and their asphalt company in the fourth General Session.”

The educational sessions were filled to the brim during the entire conference. Some high points from the educational series were programs on asphalt cement pricing, economic outlooks, performance testing, the latest in warm mix provided timely tools and information to members. All in all, the conference was a great success. Next year’s event will take place at the JW Marriott Desert Springs in California, January 22 – 25.

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