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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
Asphalt Group appoints new Specification Engineer
At Asphalt Group, the pavement performance specialists, we have bolstered our team with the appointment of a new Specification Engineer. With his experience, expertise and knowledge of our specialist asphalting solutions, Adrian Smith joins the team this month to continue forging strong relationships with our valued clients. We are the experts in providing sustainable and
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Monday, May 30th, 2022
ESG and why it matters to the asphalt paving industry
As the essential material for the UK road network’s expansion and maintenance, asphalt is integral to improve transportation and support sustainable development. However, the pollution and levels of waste generated by the asphalt paving industry can pose a significant threat to the environment. With environmental, social and corporate governance values, also known as ESG values,
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Friday, May 27th, 2022
Why are ISO accreditations important?
In pursuing their business goals, it’s up to industry leaders to raise the bar of paving safety, quality and supplier’s commitment to the environment. Holding a Triple ISO Certification highlights our dedication to reaching the highest of industry standards. Having been awarded ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management, ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO
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Friday, April 29th, 2022
The Asphalt Group Difference
At Asphalt Group, our mission is to help improve the in-service performance of asphalt pavements, from design to installation, by extending pavement life and reducing the demand for reactive maintenance. We offer proactive solutions to prolonging pavement life, which, along with technical support from our manufacturers Saint Gobain, secure our title as the pavement performance
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Sunday, April 24th, 2022
Asphalt Group appoints Stephen Cooke as MD, paving the way for a bright new era
Asphalt Group, the pavement performance specialists, have appointed Stephen Cooke as managing director. Stephen picks up the baton from outgoing MD Howard Cooke, who founded the business twenty years ago. Under Stephen’s leadership, Asphalt Group will continue to be the experts in providing sustainable and safe solutions that extend the life of asphalt and protect
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Friday, November 5th, 2021
The Asphalt Group are exhibiting at Road Expo Scotland SEC Glasgow 1 & 2 December 2021 Stand No. D50
Come and visit the Asphalt Group team on Stand No. D50 to learn more about our proactive approach to extend pavement life and reduce maintenance with our 3 group companies. Asphalt Reinforcement Services: Specialises in reducing destabilisation, deformation, and cracking of asphalt overlay by supplying and installing the GlasGrid® range of geosynthetic and geogrid products that
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Friday, March 5th, 2021
Asphalt Group MD, Howard Cooke, appointed to the Highways Sector Council
‘I am delighted to announce my appointment to become a member of the Highways Sector Council’, says Howard. ‘The Council brings together industry and government to transform the highways sector by taking advantage of new technologies and working to deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for all highway users, taxpayers and the wider society.’ As
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Friday, February 26th, 2021
The Asphalt Group signs the CIHT Diversity & Inclusion Charter
The Asphalt Group and its Companies, Asphalt Reinforcement Services, Asphalt Surface Dressing and Asphalt Preservation Services, have long believed and practised diversity and inclusion in our HR strategy. Diversity and inclusion empower our workforce to do the best possible jobs they can no matter what role, department, ethnicity, background or gender. The proof is in
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020
Potholes. What is the long-term solution?
Every 60 minutes RAC patrols attend a pothole-related breakdown. The inevitable colder conditions with Winter drawing close will trigger even more potholes. There is no doubt that potholes are causing many motorists and cyclists increasing distress during their journeys, damaging their vehicles and creating treacherous road conditions. But is just filling them in going to
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Friday, July 17th, 2020
Helping to shape the future of our transport infrastructure
Key members of the Asphalt Group management team, Stephen Cooke and Gerald Byrne have lent their experience and enthusiasm to inspire real change to the industry through their work in senior roles at The Charted Institute of Highways and Transport (CIHT) and Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT). Stephen, Asphalt Group’s Commercial and Operations Manager, became the Chair
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