Asphalt Zipper

06/12/2026

South Heidelberg Township taking care of their roads, and their citizens!

Citizens,

The Township Public Works team completed various road and infrastructure repairs on Laurel Ridge Road. The work involved repairs to a bridge as well as milling and base repair to areas of deteriorated roadway using the Asphalt Zipper machine.

This work is being completed in advance of further bidded road work that will be done this summer on Laurel Ridge Road as part of the 2026 Township Road Projects. The roadway is now open and the Township thanks citizens and motorists for your patience while the work was being completed. PA State Association of Township Supervisors

06/12/2026

“We just did in 30 minutes with the Asphalt Zipper what would have taken us 3 days with our skid steer milling head!” 🚧✅ City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Government purchased our 6-foot machine shortly after this demo 👏

That is the impact of bringing full-depth reclamation and utility trenching in-house with Asphalt Zipper—faster road repair, less traffic disruption, and greater crew efficiency.

⚙️ How much time could your team save by reclaiming, milling, and backfilling at this speed?

06/03/2026

If your crew already has trucks, rollers, and paving equipment, the missing piece may be the ability to repair the underlying road base.

In-house road reclamation allows teams to
✅Stabilize the base layer
✅Reduce repeat repairs
✅Gain more control over scheduling
✅Extend pavement life with the crew and equipment they already have

Read the full post here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05RV-D0

Quick Summary Intro Many road crews already own the trucks, rollers, and paving equipment needed for in-house repairs. What they often lack is the ability to repair the failed road base beneath the asphalt. Without asphalt grinding, milling, or reclamation capability, pothole repairs become a costly...

06/02/2026

New thinking for crews already running CTLs (track skid steers) 👀

The real shift is not just a new attachment. It's serious utility trenching and road reclamation capabilities for CTLS, with up to 10-inch cutting depth and a lower-profile design built for visibility and control.

This changes how smaller crews can approach trenching, milling, and full-depth repair. 🚧

https://na2.hubs.ly/H05RXp10

05/19/2026

“Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” really says it best.

This week, we want to recognize the people who show up every day to keep communities running 👷 — the public works crews repairing roads, maintaining infrastructure, responding in tough conditions, and doing the work behind the scenes.

At Asphalt Zipper, we’re grateful to work alongside so many dedicated public works professionals across the country, and we’re proud to support the work you do. 🤝

Thank you for everything you do for your communities, and Happy National Public Works Week!

05/15/2026

If your trenching crew is waiting on asphalt prep, your workflow may be costing you time.

This blog covers 6 practical ways to speed up utility trenching without increasing headcount—by reducing delays, improving flow, and keeping the job moving.

Read more:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05xhPq0

Utility contractors don’t just lose time in the trench—they lose it before the first bucket hits the ground. Slow asphalt cutting, inefficient asphalt removal, and stop-and-start workflows drag production down. Here’s the good news: you can optimize your utility trench jobs without adding extr...

04/16/2026

"Can't get better than this!"
Asphalt Zipper Engineers: Challenge Accepted
Come see what we've been working on-
PA State Association of Township Supervisors

04/06/2026

🚧 Why do potholes keep coming back?

Because in many cases, the real problem is *below* the surface.
In our latest blog, we break down:
✅ Why potholes keep returning
✅ What causes road base failure
✅ Why surface fixes often fall short
✅ How full-depth reclamation can deliver longer-lasting repairs
If you’re responsible for road maintenance, street repair, or public works planning, this is worth the read.

🔗 Check out the full blog here:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H04K23Q0

The Real Cost of Repeat Potholes Potholes cost road crews time, money, and public trust. Crews fill the same holes again and again, only to watch them reopen after the next storm, freeze-thaw cycle, or busy traffic week. That pattern affects asphalt, chip seal, and gravel roads alike. Every repeat r...

03/16/2026

Utility trenching through asphalt can either kill your schedule—or supercharge your crew.

Most estimators compare three options:
1️⃣ Rent trenchers + hire a saw-cutting crew
2️⃣ Sub out the whole asphalt trench job
3️⃣ Use an asphalt milling/grinding attachment to open the trench in one pass

On many jobs, grinding can mean:
⚡ 400+ feet of trench in about 30 minutes
♻️ Reusable asphalt millings for backfill
📅 Less dependence on subcontractor schedules

Curious which option actually protects your margins?

🔗 Quick Estimator Guide:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H04kx6m0

Utility contractors often install pipe, conduit, and service lines under city streets. Before crews place utility lines, they must open a utility trench through asphalt surfaces and remove the existing asphalt. This step affects cost, production speed, and schedule. Project estimators usually compar...

03/04/2026

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 is a blast! Big thanks to everyone stopping by Asphalt Zipper booth SV2034🙌 We’re having great conversations about utility trenching and road reclamation with portable, affordable attachments ⚙️ If you’re in Las Vegas, come see the machines up close, kick tires, and ask your toughest questions. What project are you trying to speed up this season? 🚧