FPO responds to news article "asphalt shortage"
For Immediate Release: November 1, 2008
The article titled, _No Work Zone: asphalt shortage *_ is a bit mystifying. Apparently, the
article was written months ago when the price of anything related to crude oil reached new
heights. Perhaps things are different in Seattle where this article has its origination. In Ohio
there's no asphalt shortage and prices have been dropping since their high in August. The
reason? Crude oil, as you have reported, has fallen to March '07 prices. The asphalt industry is
not complacent. We understand the volatility of asphalt's raw materials. To that end the industry
has engaged recycling in a big way. In Ohio we annually recycle over 3 million tons of old
asphalt taken from roads and parking lots. That's enough asphalt to pave a twolane road from
Columbus to Los Angeles. Recycling asphalt creates huge raw material savings and dollars to
agencies like ODOT, Franklin County, and the City of Columbus. Our conservation efforts do
not end there. The asphalt industry is exploring new technology called Warm Mix Asphalt. It's
a "green" technology that reduces energy needs and provides other environmental benefits. As
well, many asphalt companies are using alternate fuel sources such as recycled used oil.
The article speaks of the possibility for road maintenance program delays. If road maintenance
programs are delayed it won't be asphalt's fault. At the root of delayed maintenance is
insufficient funding. By all measures funding for needed road improvements has fallen woefully
short yet the demands on Ohio's roadways have been growing. As a result, many Ohioans will
have to wait for their road to get a fresh coat of smooth asphalt. The dollars simply are not
there. Your readers can do something about this. 2009 is a critical year. Legislators in
Washington will be crafting our Nation's future transportation system and its price tag. Dispatch
readers may wonder if there's a connection between their street being paved and what happens in
D.C. You bet! Your readers can make a difference by contacting their representatives and
senators and expressing their desire for better roads and better funding. Having better roads is
key to moving goods, getting our economy rolling and creating prosperity for everyone.
Clifford Ursich P.E. Executive Director
Flexible Pavements of Ohio
Flexible Pavements is Ohio's trade association for the asphalt paving industry. Our membership
is comprised of asphalt manufacturers, contractors that place asphalt, material suppliers, equipment vendors, architectural and engineering firms, and various municipalities and county
engineers form around Ohio all with the common mission of providing high quality asphalt
pavements to Ohio citizens.
*The Associated Press article appeared through out the US on Nov. 9 and 10. See the full article
as published in the Columbus Dispatch at:
Date: February 26-28, 2025 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus ; 1570 Granville Pike; Herrold Hall, Room 102; Lancaster, OH 43130 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Event Location: Columbus/Polaris Hilton Hotel, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43240 The Asphalt Expo is Ohio’s premiere asphalt pavement event with multiple concurrent educational sessions and an indoor and outdoor trade show and exhibition. If you construct, inspect, manage or maintain local or private transportation infrastructure the Ohio Asphalt Expo has the information you need to ensure a successful, long-lasting asphalt pavement. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris at a special conference rate. The special room rate will be available until the group block is sold-out. Select the link to access the conference room reservation page, contact the Hilton directly at (614) 885-1600 or visit www.hilton.com . ↧ 2025 Ohio Asphalt Expo Registration Form ↧ 2024 Ohio Asphalt Expo Program- New! ↧ 2025 Ohio Asphalt Expo Exhibitor Memo ↧ 2025 Ohio Asphalt Expo Exhibit Space & Sponsor Registration Form ↧ 2025 Ohio Asphalt Expo Indoor Exhibit Layout ↧ 2025 Ohio Asphalt Expo Outdoor Exhibit Layout ↧ Hilton Hotel Exhibitor Services Order Form
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Event Location: Fawcett Center, The Ohio State University; 2400 Olentangy River Rd.; Columbus, OH 43210 Online registration for this training is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 or info@flexiblepavements.org for additional information. The Ohio Asphalt Paving Conference is a collaborative effort of state and local government, academia and the asphalt industry to present practical, usable technologies and strategies for the design and construction of asphalt pavements. The 2024 OAPC is offered as either an in-person or virtual event. Please select your participation preference during registration. Registrants for virtual participation will receive an email with a link to access the event. Virtual registrations will not be accepted after January 31, 2025 to accommodate the distribution of information to access the online event.
Comprehensive Asphalt Mix Design School
Date: October 2-4, 2024 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus ; 1570 Granville Pike; Herrold Hall, Room 102; Lancaster, OH 43130 Online registration for this training is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 or info@flexiblepavements.org for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.
Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Quality Asphalt Paving Awards, the Ecological Award, and the Master Craftsman Award. Nominations for the Quality Asphalt Paving Awards are being accepted for work performed during the 2024 construction season. Quality Asphalt Paving Award nominations are being accepted for Ohio Department of Transportation/Ohio Turnpike Projects, Local Roads or Streets, Commercial Parking Facilities, Special Use Pavements and Airport Pavements. The Ecological Award was established to recognize asphalt production facilities that best demonstrate safe and responsible environmental practices. Facilities will be judged on design layout, clean operation, maintenance performance practice, and community awareness activities. The Master Craftsman Award recognizes contractors whose work has stood the test of time. The winner of this award will be acknowledged for a commitment to quality workmanship, exhibited by exemplary pavement performance. The award recipient will be selected from pavements with an existing surface course having given acceptable service for 15-years or more and continues to provide exceptional service. Select the link for additional information including award nomination forms and eligibility requirements. Nominations for all award categories must be received at the FPO office by October 21, 2024 with a final deadline for award nominations on November 18, 2024. Please contact Andrew Gall at (614) 791-3600 or by e-mail at andrew.gall@flexiblepavements.org with any questions regarding the awards program.