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ACAF Announced Winners – 2017 Excellence in Pavement Awards

Tallahassee, Fla. — Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida (ACAF) announces the 2017 winners of its annual Excellence in Pavement Awards in Florida, at its annual awards banquet on Saturday June 24, 2017. The award winners are selected for their outstanding quality in asphalt paving. ACAF has been recognizing companies for decades with these Awards. ACAF was founded in 1957 to represent the asphalt industry in Florida.

“Florida’s asphalt pavement industry is committed to building quality pavements that deliver high performance and drivability to the public,” said Kevin Wall, 2017 ACAF President. “It’s our mission to improve the quality of asphalt and expand its use. We accomplish that by continuing to promote safety, quality construction, employee improvement, and by working with our customers to provide the best product for their needs.”

Ajax Paving Industries is the Winner of the Special Projects District 1 Award. District 1: Ajax Paving Industries for their project at Punta Gorda Airport,Taxiway “A” Extension in Charlotte County. Tonnage: 4525, Lane Miles: 1.6.

These winning awards are selected from Member companies that have submitted projects that were completed by the first of the current year. Asphalt is the primary form of highway pavement in Florida. It is also approximately 99% of the Florida’s pavements and 94% of the U.S. Highways. Asphalt is clearly the pavement of choice by paving professionals around the country. It is a proven performer, can be customized to any paving application, and has the lowest life cycle cost.