Astec Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing Roadbuilding and Aggregate Processing Equipment

Astec was founded on August 9, 1972, by Dr. J. Don Brock, along with friends Norm Smith, Al Guth, Gail Mize, and Mike Uchytil.

Barry Ruffalo, president and CEO of Astec, says that Dr. Brock was a creator and that he led Astec industries to manufacture products like the Double Barrel Drum asphalt plant and the Shuttle Buggy Material transfer vehicle. Ruffalo says that Astec continues Dr. Brock's spirit of innovation and customer-focused commitment to the company's portfolio of products.

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