Full Details - Developments in SMA & Functional Asphalt Additives
Date Tuesday 16 September 2025
Title Developments in SMA & Functional Asphalt Additives
Speaker Rick Ashton (Rettenmaier UK)
Venue The FieldHead Hotel
Location Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PS
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Time 18:00
Contact Andy Simms (andy.simms@skanska.co.uk or 03301 053720 )
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More details The presentation will investigate the history of Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) from conception in Germany to UK adoption and the continual improvement of these using constantly developing PMB & fibre technology. Rick will demonstate best practice production techniques for SMA’s and the durability enhancements available with sustainable technical cellulose fibre.

In addition to sustainable cellulose fibre the VIATOP+ range now includes a broad range of functional asphalt additives to modifiy asphalt and bitumen characteristics for carbon reduction, reuse and rejuvenation.

These topics will be explored and finally discussed with the attendees in a live Q&A session.
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