2021 Excellence in Manufacturing Award Winners

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Ten Plants Recognized as AEMA Excellence in Manufacturing Awardees

In 2021, 10 AEMA member plants applied for and were awarded the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturer’s Association (AEMA) Excellence in Manufacturing Award.

The AEMA Excellence in Manufacturing Award is presented to qualifying plants that meet or exceed AEMA requirements demonstrating best practices in all areas of manufacturing. In addition to providing a measurement of best practices, the award offers plants an avenue for continuous improvement, a demonstration of good corporate citizenship, and a way to display community friendly operations.

Based on a self-assessment application process, reviewed area criteria include plant appearance, operations, quality control, laboratory, environmental practices, safety, and community relations. Applicants must submit photos of various areas of their plant and signed affidavits from plant and division managers as well as an outside third party. All applications are reviewed by an Award Committee composed of industry experts to ensure accuracy of assessments.

AEMA is pleased to recognize the following plants for meeting or exceeding the application criteria and receiving the award:

• Emulsicoat of Southern Illinois, LL. – Benton, IL
• Asphalt Materials, Inc. -Indiappolis, IN
• Associated Asphalt - Columbia, SC
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Boise, ID
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Butte, MT
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Corpus Christi, TX
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Mount Pleasant, TX
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Parsons, TN
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. – Salina, KS
• Martin Asphalt Company – South Houston, TX

All plants were formally recognized at AEMA’s annual awards ceremony during its 49^th Annual Meeting, Februaury 21-25 2022 in La Jolla, CA.