Things are constantly changing at APAC-Texas Beaumont – it’s the nature of our business. Below is our most recent company news.
APAC-Beaumont Completes $9M Port of Beaumont Rail Access Project
The Trotti & Thomson Division of APAC-Texas recently completed the Port of Beaumont’s Orange County Rail Access Project. The scope of this project included every aspect of our Division’s expertise. After clearing over 70 acres of un-developed land and excavating more than 330,000 cubic yards of material, construction began on 23,000 feet of rail line. We installed approximately 65,000 tons of base material and utilized massive pieces of earth moving equipment. The customer was very satisfied with both our safety performance and our quality workmanship.
Pine Street Plant Earns NAPA Diamond Quality Award for Second Consecutive Year
Our Pine Street plant was recently awarded the prestigious Diamond Quality Commendation from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), indicating the plant’s focus on practices that result in excellent quality products. Areas evaluated include RAP and aggregate handling, asphalt storage, drying and mixing, air quality, truck scales, silos and control rooms. We are very proud of our Pine Street plant for being recognized for our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Project
The Trotti & Thomson Division of APAC-Texas was recently awarded a million dollar contract at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber site in Beaumont, TX. Our scope of work will encompass road work; concrete paving & foundations; and drainage structures. With an estimated completion date of December 2012, keeping a tight schedule will be critical in accomplishing our goal to deliver this project on time; within budget; and accident free.
APAC-Beaumont Wins $8.4M Port of Beaumont Rail Access Project
The APAC-Texas Trotti & Thomson Division is pleased to announce that we recently submitted the winning bid for the Port of Beaumont’s Orange County Rail Access Project. Pending final approval, the nine-month, $8.4M project is expected to commence in August on the Port of Beaumont’s property on the north side of the Neches River. The project will include excavation of more than 330,000 cubic yards of material, construction of more than 23,000 feet of industry track, and placement of approximately 2,500 tons of asphalt pavement. APAC-Texas is proud to be a part of this project that will expand port operations and create economic growth for the Beaumont area.
Pine Street Plant Earns NAPA Diamond Quality Award
Our Pine Street plant was recently awarded the prestigious Diamond Quality Commendation from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), indicating the plant’s focus on practices that result in excellent quality products. Areas evaluated include RAP and aggregate handling, asphalt storage, drying and mixing, air quality, truck scales, silos and control rooms. We are very proud of our Pine Street plant for being recognized for our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Oldcastle Materials chosen Top 5 Most Ethical Businesses
Oldcastle Materials was chosen by Civil Engineering Magazine to be one of the Top 5 Most Ethical Businesses.
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Oldcastle Chosen Top 5 Most Ethical
Groundbreaking Ceremonies for FM 365 Draws the Attention of Governor Rick Perry
What has been a 10 year effort has finally come to fruition. FM 365 in Port Arthur is a well traveled road to say the least. Approximately 15,000 vehicles each day travel the section between US 69 & W. Port Arthur Rd. It took years of planning to finally get funded. APAC was recently awarded the project that will entail rebuilding this stretch of highway to five lanes with a left-center turn lane. The significance was highlighted when Texas Governor Rick Perry attended the recent groundbreaking. This joint venture between TxDOT and the City of Port Arthur will take two years to complete but will greatly reduce the traffic congestion in that area.
Ironhorse Asphalt Growth Spurt Continues
The Wheeler Coatings Division just acquired a new hot mix asphalt plant in Andice, TX. This plant will compliment the other six conveniently located plants in this region. Our affiliate, Ironhorse Asphalt LTD, produces the asphaltic concrete we install in our service areas. By controlling the source of our material and the manufacturing processes we are able to deliver the highest quality product to the end user. Our state of the art facilities have been recognized in national publications. Our commitment to quality and pride in ownership has allowed us to be acknowledged as a responsible partner in the business world and with the environment.
APAC-Beaumont Crews Awarded “Quality Asphalt Pavement Award”
The Trotti & Thomson Division was recently awarded the prestigious “Quality Asphalt Pavement” award from Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Nearly 100,000 tons of hot mix was placed on US 96 in Jasper County. This is a major hurricane evacuation route and will ease traffic congestion through East Texas during those emergency events. The surface mix was SMA-D and the flexible base structure was repaired using Type “B” mix.
Industrial Construction Continues on Record Pace
Normally if someone told you they installed a “gate” one would not be too impressed. But if you knew that the gate cost $2.3 million would that pique your interest? Trotti & Thomson Division recently completed such a project for Exxon-Mobil Refinery. Of course there was much more to the project than just installing a gate. There was dirt work; lime stabilization; concrete foundations; and asphalt – crossing over most of our lines of business. There were two structures, one being the guardhouse and two canopies that will allow the guards to do their Homeland Security searches in a covered area. The best part about the project was that it was completed on time and with zero safety incidents.
