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120 education sessions at this year’s World of Asphalt/AGG1 Academy and Expo
February 25, 2025 By Mike Lacey
World of Asphalt/AGG1 Academy and Expo will host a series of education sessions during the 2025 show. Photo: World of Asphalt The World of Asphalt and AGG1 Academy and Expo is not just a chance to see the latest equipment.
There are also 120 education sessions to take in during the March 25 to 27 conference at St. Louis, Missouri’s America’s Centre Convention Complex.
Here is a sampling of those sessions.
McLanahan
Meeting Specs with Sampling: The Right Way and The Wrong Way
Tuesday, March 25, at 10 a.m.
Adam Orner, Global Product Manager, will discuss sampling methods that allow producers to ensure products meet strict specifications. This session will illustrate the benefits, safety and accuracy surrounding sampling systems, how to analyze sampling data, and why is it so important to maintain a proper sampling operation.
C&D Recycling 101
Tues., March 25, at 12:30 p.m.
Neil Mullan, director of sales – C&D Recycling, will discuss the growing demand for recycled aggregates due to significant infrastructure spending, increased mandates surrounding carbon emissions and an upward trend in sustainability efforts. C&D Recycling 101 will cover discussions on the wet-processing of C&D debris, highlighting the importance of recycling in the industry, and some of the challenges and strategies associated with the material processing. C&D Recycling 101 takes place Tuesday, March 25, at 12:30 p.m.
Crushing 101
Wednesday, March 26, at 8 a.m.
Presented by Mark Krause, vice president of business development, Crushing 101 explores the different types of crushers used for material size reduction, the pros and cons of each type and how to optimize the crushing process. Learn something new or brush up on the basics.
Creating Profit From Waste: The Secret to Recovering More Fines and Making More Money
Wednesday, March 26, at 12:30 p.m.
Rick Madara, senior director of sales, covers how to manage wastewater effluent containing extremely fine material as a byproduct of the washing process. Learn how capturing these fines can save producers time, energy and costs associated with handling fine material. During this session, attendees will learn about the variety of available solutions, how to identify how much material they’re losing to waste and how to minimize the lost fine materials while freeing up valuable resources and maximizing profits.
MAJOR
Optimizing Screening Performance: Wire Selection and Process Customization
Thursday, March 27 at 8 a.m.
In this session, attendees will explore strategies for selecting and customizing screen media to enhance screening efficiency in aggregate and mining operations. The discussion will cover how to assess screen media options based on open area and stratification, and it will examine the unique advantages of synthetic modular screen media types, highlighting how design differences impact both performance and durability. Additionally, the session will provide insights into choosing wire with the optimal hardness, tensile strength, and ductility to ensure consistent quality across reorders. Attendees will also learn about the distinct ways individual wires vibrate compared to woven configurations, gaining knowledge to refine screening accuracy and operational longevity.
Haver & Boecker Niagara
Maximizing Equipment Productivity Through Diagnostics
Thursday, March 27 at 10 a.m.
As the aggregates market continues to grow and plants expand their operating hours to meet demand, it’s becoming even more critical to keep equipment running at peak performance and avoid unplanned downtime. One way they can do so is with diagnostics systems. Haver & Boeker Niagara’s service manager Wilm Schulz will share his expertise through an educational session highlighting how quarries can maximize their equipment’s productivity with diagnostics. Wilm will give an in-depth explanation about how diagnostics systems work with producers’ equipment and explain the different types of equipment monitoring: point in time and continual. Attendees can expect to learn when to use each diagnostic type, the pros and cons of each type of equipment monitoring and when it’s advantageous to use them. This is a great opportunity for producers to learn how to get the most out of their equipment and take a proactive approach to machine maintenance.
Philippi-Hagenbuch
Advanced Dust Control Solutions: Integrating Low-Cost Dust Monitors and Water Truck Technologies
Wednesday, March 26 at 2 p.m.
Dust control is a big topic in quarries as operations are constantly looking for the most efficient way to keep their dust levels below EPA thresholds.
In Philippi-Hagenbuch’s portion of the presentation, attendees will learn about the important role water tanks play in mitigating dust in quarries. That includes discussion around essential water tank features that optimize spraying to efficiently minimize dust control costs, and specific water tank design elements that improve safety, maintenance and overall functionality. The session will also cover how water tanks can work with producers’ existing hauling fleets and extend the life of their trucks.
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