A 35-year-old Chattanooga company that has helped asphalt to become the most recycled product in the world was recognized today as the Company of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Manufacturers.
Roadtec Inc., a division of the Chattanooga-based Astec Industries, was honored during an awards luncheon for its innovative products, employee safety, environmental record and community involvement.
John Irvine
“Asphalt is the most recycled product in the world today and we make the best recycler,” said John Irvine, the president of Roadtec who has helped triple the company’s sales in the past twelve years as head of the asphalt equipment maker. “We are extremely proud of our workers here and we have highly qualified workforce. “Safety begins with me” and we take that slogan very seriously.”
Last year, Roadtec generated more than $200 million in sales for Astec, which had total sales of more than $1.1 billion.
Founded in 1981 in Dalton, Ga., Roadtec began as a manufacturer of asphalt pavers and has since expanded its product line to include cold planers, cold-in-place recyclers, soil stabilizers, brooms and material transfer vehicles.