For Immediate Release: December 2, 2016 Applications are now being accepted for Flexible Pavements of Ohio’s (FPO) Asphalt Scholarship Program for the 2017-2018 academic year. Undergraduate and graduate civil engineering and construction management students at participating Ohio universities are eligible to apply with qualifying coursework in asphalt pavement technology. The application period is Tuesday, December 1, 2016 through Sunday, January 29, 2017. Interested applicants should visit FPO’s webpage for complete program eligibility information and to apply for this scholarship.

For Immediate Release: November 15, 2016 Online registration is now open for the 2017 Ohio Asphalt Paving Conference on February 1, 2017 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: September 22, 2016 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is pleased to present the 2016 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 this seminar has the information you need to ensure a successful, long-lasting asphalt pavement. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is pleased to present the 2016 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 this seminar has the information you need to ensure a successful, long-lasting asphalt pavement. Presentations for the 2016 Asphalt Pavement Technical Seminar include:

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2016 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is now accepting nominations for the 2016 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 2016 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 Friday, October 14 with a final cutoff date of Thursday, November 10. 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: June 24, 2016 The Asphalt Expo is Ohio’s premiere asphalt pavement event with multiple concurrent educational sessions and an indoor and outdoor trade show and exhibition. Organized by Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO), the Ohio Asphalt Expo provides pavement owners, public works professionals, contractors and pavement designers with information on state-of-the art industry practices and technologies to ensure successful, long-lasting asphalt pavements. The educational presentations at the Ohio Asphalt Expo are provided by speakers who are highly accomplished in their fields of expertise and are recognized as knowledgeable industry leaders. FPO is currently seeking presentation proposals for the 2017 Ohio Asphalt Expo scheduled for March 14-15, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Presentations may be submitted for one of three thematic tracks: Asphalt Plant Operations, Asphalt Paving Operations & Equipment, and Regulatory & Governmental Policy. All presentations should logically fit within one of the Expo themes, be topical in nature, and not be direct marketing for a specific company, product or service. Please submit a presentation topic, suggested speaker/presenter, and brief description of the presentation by Friday, September 2, 2016 to Andrew Gall, Director of Customer Relations, by e-mail at andrew.gall@flexiblepavements.org or by fax at (614) 791-4800.