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Warm mix asphalt is paving mix that can be produced and compacted at lower temperatures than traditional hot mix asphalt materials for roadway development. This may result in reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) and asphalt emissions through lower operational temperature requirements at the plant and at the job site. PHALANX®, a specially engineered warm mix additive, is designed to improve compactability of hot asphalt mixes and Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) mixes. It helps reduce the paving temperature when laying down a roadway. PHALANX helps lower the carbon footprint, reduce energy consumption, and deliver overall cost savings.

Beyond Warm Mix Asphalt: Key Strategies to Extend and Maximize the Paving Season

Extending the paving season has become a growing priority across the asphalt industry. Traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA) is highly sensitive to ambient temperatures, limiting when projects can be completed and often compressing work into short peak construction windows. In response, warm mix asphalt (WMA) has gained widespread adoption as a practical, performance-driven solution. By lowering production and compaction temperatures, WMA can allow contractors to work [...]

How Switching to WMA Helps Asphalt Plants Maintain Environmental Compliance

As environmental regulations continue to tighten, asphalt producers remain under growing pressure to reduce emissions, odors, and visible smoke without sacrificing mix quality or production efficiency. One of the most effective ways plants are meeting these challenges is by switching to warm mix asphalt (WMA). Beyond energy savings, WMA offers tangible compliance advantages that can directly address stack emissions, opacity limits, and neighborhood concerns, making [...]

By Vince Aurilio|2026-02-11T21:12:56-05:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: Blog|Tags: PHALANX, Sustainability|0 Comments

All About Crumb Rubber for Asphalt Mix Design

Asphalt technology is constantly evolving, and one of the most sustainable and performance-enhancing innovations has been the introduction of crumb rubber into mix designs. Derived from recycled tires, crumb rubber can be integrated into asphalt mixtures to improve durability, flexibility, and resistance to high temperatures. With proper mix design and additive support, crumb rubber asphalt (CRA) extends roadway lifespans while promoting environmental sustainability by [...]

How Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Improves Worker Safety

Warm mix asphalt (WMA) has become widely known for its sustainability benefits such as reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions, and a smaller carbon footprint. But an equally important aspect of WMA use that is often overlooked is how WMA can make paving jobs safer and more comfortable for the asphalt crews. By lowering production and compaction temperatures, warm mix asphalt can reduce worker exposure to fumes, heat stress, and other [...]