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The California Asphalt Pavement Association is a non-profit trade association representing the asphalt pavement industry in California. CalAPA members include asphalt producers, refiners, suppliers, paving contractors, equipment manufacturers, testing labs, consultants and others who make up the industry in California. Click HERE to learn more.
CalAPA Contractors' Dinner Sept. 8, 2015
Reception & Networking: 5:30 p.m. / Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Featured topic: INTELLIGENT COMPACTION
Caltrans has mandated "Intelligent Compaction" (IC) technologies and techniques be used on all paving jobs after 2018. Stephen Vander Hart (top right photo) is an Account Manager for RDO Integrated Controls and will provide a brief “St
ate of IC” overview discussing the history and future of Intelligent Compaction. Specific hardware and software issues and solutions will also be covered.
Fares Beainy, (bottom left photo) Research Engineer Emerging Technologies and Mark Eckert, (below) Product Manager Compaction with Volvo Construction Equipment, will be presenting/discussing one of latest innovations in Intelligent Compaction which is Volvo Density Direct technology. They will provide an overview of how it works and how the contractor uses the datagenerated by the technology to i
nterface with VEDA or VETA software.
In addition, the meeting will feature, a "technical tidbit" from Steve Marvin from Labelle-Marvin, and an "insurance tidbit" by Steve Cota with Patriot Risk & Insurance.
The CalAPA Contractors' Dinner is the paving industry's premier event to socialize in a relaxed setting, enjoy delicious food and s
tay current with the latest industry trends, technical updates and more. Each dinner features a industry-specific presentation and "news you can use" on a number of topics, such as insurance, HR, technical aspects of paving and more.
Space is limited and advanced registration is required for this event. For more information contact Ritha Nhorn of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044.
