The Asphalt Kingdom Blog

2021 continues to be a challenging year for business owners everywhere. We've seen some ups and downs, but one thing's for sure: we'll continue to forge ahead despite the challenges. We recently sat down with Brian Hess, president of The Pavement Group, and Leigh Kuhn, president of RynoWorx, to talk about what lies ahead for the asphalt maintenance industry in 2022.

Getting new customers for your sealcoating business can be challenging. But you can attract more customers and grow your asphalt maintenance business with these referral tips. 

Sealcoating is a lucrative business. But if you're still using drums and totes, then you might not be as efficient or as profitable as you want to be. Work on large properties and reduce downtime with these professional turnkey pavement sealcoat sprayers from Asphalt Kingdom.

Mixing asphalt sealer in 55-gallon drums properly is one of the most important things you have to learn when starting out in the business. If you're new to the asphalt maintenance business or you're looking to refresh your knowledge, then let us teach you how to do that.

We admit it. . . we spend a lot of time thinking about asphalt here at Asphalt Kingdom! So when we read the recent UN report on asphalt, we found ourselves surprised by a few factoids, and figured we'd better get right to making up a picture or two to share the information with you.

Asphalt is produced by refining crude oil through a process known as fractional distillation. The resulting asphalt is then used for various applications in the construction and manufacturing industries.

Several countries around the world produce asphalt, and their production capacity varies depending on their access to crude oil, technological advancements, and the demand for the product. Here, we will discuss the top asphalt-producing countries in the world.

You want the freedom and flexibility that comes from being your own boss. You know there are options out there, but you don’t want to be chained to a desk at home or forced to learn many distinct skills. That’s where parking lot sweeping comes in.

A general rule of thumb for virtually any business is to buy supplies in bulk, whenever possible. The asphalt maintenance industry is no different. 

Crack filling machines are easy to use, and make sure that you and your crew are efficient. But do you know how to use it properly so you can get the most out of it? If the answer is no, then check out our tips below to learn how to use a crack filling machine the right way.

In spite of staggering changes to the economy, employers across the country are crying out for skilled and valuable staff members. In fact, with such fierce competition, finding and holding on to great employees may be one of the biggest challenges you will face as a business owner.

Today we’re going to offer you a brief overview on how to find the perfect employees for your business and, more importantly, how to keep them!

The prices of many commodities and raw materials have steadily increased over the past months, and unfortunately, the asphalt industry is one the hardest hit. We're being hammered by price increases in raw materials used in asphalt equipment and supply manufacturing, including plastic, natural rubber, steel, and paint.