Plant profitability

摘要

Asphalt-paving contractors often have to deal with a long list of frustrations: long waits at the asphalt plant, high costs for the hot mix and then long drives back to the jobsite. An obvious solution is to buy an asphalt plant, but the cost can often be prohibitive, ranging anywhere from $500,000 to $4 million. And even then, permits, environmental regulations and market conditions may not make the purchase a viable option. While purchasing a plant isn't feasible for everyone, thorough research could reveal a legitimate opportunity to improve productivity and profitability.