Asphalt Pavement Association

Purpose

The Purpose of the Asphalt Pavement Association of California is to promote the common business interests of manufactures of hot mix asphalt, asphalt refiners and asphalt paving contractors, with emphasis on the promotion of the use of the paving asphalt, funding, and quality of asphalt and workmanship.

Mission

Encourage and promote the use of asphalt concrete as a cost effective material
Provide for the effective input and dissemination of information to and from the membership
Furnish members counsel and advice on all phases of asphalt construction
Participate and influence the effective and practical promulgation of specifications at the Federal, State, and Local levels
To encourage and promote environmental awareness, health and safety, and to use the recycling of natural resources through practical and economically effective regulations
Support and participate with other organizations in pursuit of accomplishing our mutual objectives
Legislative and regulatory liaison to keep the industry informed of laws and regulations that will have an impact upon the asphalt pavement industry. Keep lawmakers and regulators informed of issues and concerns that may affect the industry.

Purpose / Mission

The Purpose of the Asphalt Pavement Association is to promote the common business interests of manufactures, and our mission is to encourage and promote the use of asphalt concrete as a cost effective material.

Management

One cannot look back over the past 50 years, at the current state of the Asphalt Pavement Association, or at the next 50 years without recognizing that the success or failure of our industry largely depends upon the dedication and capabilities of the people involved.

History

The asphalt pavement industry has undergone some very significant changes over the past 50 years. We believe that this website will give you some appreciation of the efforts and dedication of the men, women and companies that has participated in the Association and the development in the industry during the past 50 years.