Marvin visits Astec in Chattanooga speaking with Peter Moore and Trevor Wagner to discuss the company's history and its customer-driven approach to innovation. Their IntelliPack system uses infrared sensing to replace manual moisture testing with real-time plant corrections, improving mix consistency and fuel/bitumen efficiency with reported savings up to $0.60/ton and retrofit capability for non-Astec bins. The conversation also covers AI-assisted truck loadout accuracy, a portable self-erecting surge silo of up to 90 tons, and operator training programs. Finally, they explore Cold Central Plant Recycle (CCPR) and Astec's Remix plant, which produces 95%+ recycled ambient-temperature mix backed by long-term research, while noting barriers like RAP availability and agency specifications.

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The In The Mix Podcast highlights the Asphalt Industry, the people who power it, and the organizations that support it. We also explore the Dirt World, Construction, Entrepreneurship, and other skilled trades through conversations with great guests.

Topics include: ✔ Asphalt Paving ✔ Sealcoating ✔ Crack Sealing ✔ Patching ✔ Milling ✔ Hot-Mix Asphalt Design ✔ Line Striping (Residential & Commercial) ✔ Business Growth & Motivation ✔ Real-World Industry Stories

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