Two Plants Recognized as Bronze AEMA Excellence in Manufacturing Awardees & 16 Plants Recognized as Silver AEMA Excellence in Manufacturing Awardees

In 2023, two AEMA member plants applied for and were awarded the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturer’s Association (AEMA) Excellence in Manufacturing Award- Bronze. Sixteen AEMA member plants applied for and were awarded the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturer’s Association (AEMA) Excellence in Manufacturing Award- Silver.

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 Bronze award:

·         Emulsicoat, Inc.- Urbana, IL
  VSS Emultech- Redding, CA

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

·         Albina Fuel Company- Vancouver Terminal 1 
  Ergon Asfaltos Mexico- Mexicali Plant
  Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc- Birmingport, AL
  Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc-Columbia Plant
  Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc- Little Rock, AR
  McAsphalt Industries- Perth Andover
  McAsphalt Industries- Oshawa Facility
  Michigan Paving & Materials Co- Alma Terminal
  Midland Asphalt Materials, Inc- Clearfield Emulsion
  Midland Asphalt Materials, Inc- Lyons, NY
  Russell Standard- Greensboro Plant- 425
  Russell Standard- Black Mountain Plant- 405
  Russell Standard- Mercer Plant- 215
  Russell Standard- Reading Plant- 230
  Terry Asphalt Materials- Hamilton
   Walker Emulsions Ltd- Burlington, Ontario, Canada

All plants were formally recognized at AEMA’s annual awards ceremony during its 51st Annual Meeting, February 19-23, 2024 in Palm Harbor, FL.