At Duval Asphalt, being first is never as important as being the best. Well, this time it looks like Duval has accomplished both. As recipient of the Diamond Achievement Quality Production Award for both of their asphalt manufacturing facilities, Duval Asphalt becomes the first company in the country to achieve this goal – out of over 4,000 other facilities across the states.
“The award process required a rigorous self-examination of every aspect our production capabilities. The award not only highlights what is being done right, but provides our team with an opportunity to look for ways we can improve on what we are already doing,” said Dan Engle, head of Duval Asphalt’s manufacturing facilities. Whether it’s the production of hot asphalt for a major development or EZ STREET cold asphalt for the maintenance and repair of roads and parking lots, the production plan ensures that every customer entering and leaving Duval’s facilities will always get a premium product. “That’s very important to us.”
The Diamond Achievement Commendation focused mainly on plant practices, as a blueprint for excellence in material supply in the asphalt industry. Quality Management practices from RAP and Aggregate Handling, Asphalt Storage, Drying and Mixing, Air Quality, Truck Scales, Silos, and Control Rooms were the main focus. Extensive supporting documentation such as technician certificates, laboratory accreditation, and third-party reviews were pre-requisite to the process.
As a privately owned, US operator of asphalt facilities, Duval Asphalt has maintained impeccable plants in the heart of Jacksonville for over 25 years. Duval Asphalt’s Plants #1 and #2 has previously been awarded NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation as well as NAPA’s Ecological Awards.
Duval Asphalt provides a full range of asphalt manufacturing products and construction services to the North Florida market. For more information about the company, visit www.duvalasphalt.com
