For Immediate Release: December 7, 2018 Online registration is now open for the 2019 Ohio Asphalt Paving Conference on February 6, 2019 at The Fawcett Center located on the campus of The Ohio State University at 2400 Olentangy River Road in Columbus, Ohio. Select the link for additional information or to register for this event. 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.

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2018 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is pleased to present the 2018 Asphalt Pavement Technical Seminars. These Seminars will provide practical information on designing, specifying and constructing asphalt pavements for local roads, streets, driveways and parking lots. If you construct, inspect, manage or maintain local or private transportation infrastructure these seminars have the information you need to ensure a successful, long-lasting asphalt pavement. Presentations for the 2018 Asphalt Pavement Technical Seminars include:

For Immediate Release: September 24, 2018 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 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 2018 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 FPO 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 Monday, October 22 with a final deadline for award nominations on Monday, November 19. Please contact Andrew Gall at (614) 791-3600 or by e-mail at andrew.gall@flexiblepavements.org with any questions regarding the awards program.

For Immediate Release: September 11, 2018 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is pleased to present the 2019 Quality Asphalt Production Training. This Seminar will provide practical information for asphalt plant operations personnel in operating the asphalt plant safely, efficiently and that consistently produces mix that meets specification requirements. If you operate an asphalt plant this seminar has the information you need to ensure success in producing mix that satisfies customer requirements. Presentations for the 2019 Quality Asphalt Production Training include:

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2018 Flexible Pavements of Ohio’s (FPO) Quality Asphalt Paving Awards recognizes asphalt paving contractors and project owners for their appreciation of the value and performance of quality asphalt pavement construction. FPO recognized 70 projects constructed in 2017 at the Awards Luncheon on March 20, 2018 during the Ohio Asphalt Expo in Columbus, Ohio. These projects represented a diverse spectrum of pavement uses from high volume interstates to low volume local roads, parking lots and airport runways. In addition, two projects were recognized with the Master Craftsman Award for pavements which have been is service for more than 15 years with minimal maintenance. Select the link to view the projects recognized for 2017 and all award projects since 2003 can be accessed here . Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 for additional information regarding the awards program.