Herb Wissel Honored with AEMA Recognition of Achievement Award

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 9, 2022 – At the 49^th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA), February 22-25 in La Jolla, California, Herb Wissel was awarded the 2022 AEMA Recognition of Achievement Award for his instrumental contributions to the promotion of pavement preservation and the asphalt emulsion industry.

This award is presented to an individual, active or retired, who has made a significant contribution to emulsion technology or the advancement of the emulsion industry. 

Though Wissel never held an AEMA Board seat, Wissel was the asphalt emulsion research, testing, and formulation champion for over 40 years. Wissel was satisfied working the in background as an advocate to the emulsion industry and related asphalt industry to develop products that were safe and effective.  

Wissel spent 43 plus years at Heritage Research Group where he was involved in the development of and assistance of various asphalt modifications and uses.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT EMULSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AEMA):

The Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA), founded in 1973, is an international non-profit trade association of asphalt emulsion producers and sellers, suppliers, users, research personnel, public officials, consulting engineers, and contractors working together to promote the increased and more efficient use of asphalt emulsions.

AEMA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.aema.org or call us at 630-942-6579.