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Mobile Asphalt Paving Group Milling Machines Commercial Class Asphalt Pavers Highway Class Asphalt Pavers Material Transfer Vehicles Cold-In-Place Asphalt Recyclers Self-Propelled Brooms energy [infrastructure] mining Astec Industries, Inc. [ ] Roadtec, Inc. Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA Roadtec builds mobile asphalt road building equipment. The machines are used in the construction and maintenance of roads and highways worldwide. Despite a difficult business climate in 2011, the company was able to meet and exceed its financial goals. Roadtec introduced a new product line of self-propelled, heavy- duty brooms in 2011, which is gaining favorable reviews with cold planing contractors. A major re-design across the entire product line to satisfy the requirements of new emission standards is being phased in beginning in 2012 (Tier 4). The company is especially excited about being able to offer remote diagnostic capabilities with Tier 4 machines beginning with all Tier 4 powered cold planers in 2012. This allows Roadtec service personnel as well as the customer to trouble-shoot and monitor most machine functions from anywhere in the world. Plans for the introduction of two new models of soil stabilizers in 2012 are on schedule as well. Roadtec strives to be a valued resource in the use of roadbuilding equipment. Training of and consultation with customers and prospects has allowed Roadtec to be seen as more than a supplier. Roadtec is a partner and available to help solve problems with their projects in general and with equipment applications in particular. Roadtec is optimistic that it will meet 2012 goals, as it forges ahead with marketing well-respected products worldwide. Roadtec facility located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. 30 RP-195 Rubber Track Asphalt Paver for highway construction. 2011 Astec Industries, Inc. Annual Report The RX-700 is a high productivity half-lane planer featuring a Caterpillar® engine. 700 hp