Helping to build America's roads and highways since 1959

The Blacktopper's Rag Newsletter


We offer this little newsletter to assist you through your daily trials and tribulations. The sophistication level of our industry is so great today that a great deal of knowledge and understanding is now required in order to build the best economical roadways. It is our goal to provide you with current information on the important developments in equipment technology, operating and safety practices, and news about the many issues of materials, especially relating to asphalt.

Let us know what you like or dislike about this “rag”, as well as, topics you would like to see presented. Also, we will be happy to research any questions you may have.

Volume 1

Liquid Asphalts

Volume 1

In this edition of The Blaktopper's Rag, we go over the Basic Types of Emulsions and AC Oils. We also review the Etnyre Distributor and New Carlson Paver.

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Volume 2

Cracksealing

Volume 2

This edition of The Blaktopper's Rag is all about cracks and cracksealing! We'll go over Types of Cracks, Cimline Equipment, Cimline School, and Cracksealing Info.

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