What Albina Asphalt does

Albina Asphalt is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer and distributor of asphalt-related products founded in 1903 as Albina Fuel Company by the Arntson family. The company rebranded to Albina Asphalt and now operates four manufacturing terminals — Vancouver, WA (headquarters); Madras, OR; Klamath Falls, OR; and Chowchilla, CA — distributing across Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Alaska via a dedicated fleet of more than 60 vehicles. It has paved or sealed more than 30,000 lane miles over the past decade and serves 45 counties.

The company's product portfolio spans five core lines: cationic, anionic, and slurry asphalt emulsions (chip seal, fog seal, tack, cold mix, pavement preservation); paving-grade hot asphalt binders in numerous PG specifications; cutback asphalts for prime coats and patching; dust control products (lignin-based and magnesium chloride blends) for gravel, logging, and trail roads; and release agents including a 100% biodegradable non-petroleum option (SOLVS-IT). Manufacturing is supported by in-house quality control testing and custom formulation capability; the proprietary RS-LTP rapid-set low-temperature polymer-modified anionic emulsion is a notable technical differentiator, curing at approximately 40°F versus the industry-standard 70°F+. The company holds multiple AEMA Excellence in Manufacturing awards (2018 Vancouver, 2019 Madras and Klamath Falls, 2023 Vancouver Silver), a 2019 NAPA Diamond Terminal Commendation, and a 2019 BNSF Stewardship Award.

Commercially, Albina Asphalt operates an enterprise field-sales motion serving two primary segments — government/municipalities (state, county, and local public works) and private contractors (paving companies, construction contractors, asphalt mix producers) — ranging from small family-owned operations to large enterprises such as Knife River. Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales of asphalt products bundled with technical support and direct delivery via the in-house fleet. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Multiple customer relationships span 20-31 years, indicating a relationship-driven, high-retention commercial model rather than transactional volume sales.

Name

Albina Asphalt

Legal name

Albina Asphalt

Website

https://albina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Albina Asphalt is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer and distributor of asphalt emulsions, hot asphalt binders, cutbacks, dust control products, and release agents, serving government agencies and private paving contractors across the Pacific Northwest from four manufacturing terminals and a 60-vehicle dedicated fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asphalt Manufacturing & Distribution

NAICS

Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt Emulsions (Cationic/Anionic, CRS/SS, Specialty Emulsions) (EUALAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asphalt Mixing & Paving Materials (Hot/Warm/Cold Mix, RAP/RAS Blends) (EUALAKAG), Cutback Asphalt & Flux Oils (Rapid/Medium/Slow-Curing) (EUALAKAC), Bitumen Logistics & Terminals (Bulk Storage, Heating, Packaging, ISO Tanks) (EUALAKAI), Asphalt Additives & Performance Enhancers (Anti-strip, Warm-mix, Fibers, Rejuvenators) (EUALAKAH)

Keywords

• Asphalt emulsion manufacturing
• Paving grade binders
• Cutback asphalt products
• Asphalt dust control
• Release agent products

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Asphalt Product Sales: Manufacturing and distribution of asphalt-related products including emulsions, hot asphalt, release agents, dust control products, and cutbacks to public and private sector customers. Revenue is generated through product sales with delivery services across the Pacific Northwest.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Albina Asphalt manufactures and distributes asphalt-related products, including asphalt emulsions, paving grade hot asphalt binders, cutback asphalts, dust control products, and release agents. The company operates four manufacturing terminals (Vancouver, WA; Madras, OR; Klamath Falls, OR; Chowchilla, CA) and a dedicated fleet of more than 60 vehicles serving Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Alaska. Customers include municipalities, county road departments, and private paving and construction contractors.

Product overview

Albina Asphalt is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer and distributor of asphalt-related products operating since 1903. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of five core product lines: (1) Emulsions—including cationic, anionic, and slurry formulations for chip sealing, fog sealing, tack coating, cold mix, and pavement preservation; (2) Hot Asphalt—paving grade binders in various PG specifications for different climates and traffic conditions; (3) Cut Backs—for prime coats, cold mixes, and patching; (4) Dust Control—products for road dust suppression on gravel roads, logging roads, and trails; and (5) Release Agents—including biodegradable non-petroleum options for equipment cleaning. The company operates four terminals (Vancouver, WA; Madras, OR; Klamath Falls, OR; Chowchilla, CA) and maintains a dedicated fleet of over 60 vehicles for distribution across Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Alaska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emulsions Asphalt emulsions offered in cationic (APT, CSS-1, CSS-1H, CRS-2, CRS-2H, CMS-2, CRS-2P, CRS-3P, CMS-2H, PMCRS-2H, ERA-EE, CRS-LTP), anionic (SS-1H, HFRS-2, HFMS-2, HFMS-2S, HFMS-2SP, RS-LTP, HFRS-P1, HFRS-P1 Dilute 50/50, HFRS-P2, PMRE), and slurry (CQS-1H, LMCQS-1H, MSE) formulations. Used for chip sealing, fog sealing, tack coating, cold mix, and pavement preservation by government agencies and paving contractors.
• Hot Asphalt Paving grade asphalt binders in multiple performance grades including PG 58-22, PG 58H-22, PG 58V-22, PG 58-28, PG 58S-28, PG 58-34M, PG 64-10, PG 64-16, PG 64-22, PG 64-22ER, PG 64-28, PG 64S-28, PG 64H-28, PG 64V-28, PG 64-28ER, PG 64-28M, PG 64-34ER, PG 70-10, PG 70-22, PG 70-22ER, PG 70-28, PG 70-28ER, PG 76-22, PG 76-22ER, and AC-15P. Used by hot mix asphalt producers and paving contractors for various climate and traffic conditions.
• Cut Backs Cutback asphalt products including SC-70, SC-250, SC-800, MC-70, MC-250, and MC-800. Used for prime coats, cold mixes, temporary patching, and primers by paving and construction contractors.
• Dust Control Dust control products including Lignin Plus (lignin and asphalt blend), Mag Lig Plus (lignin, magnesium chloride and polymers), and Dust Off (hygroscopic dust suppression). Used on gravel roads, logging roads, vineyards, and recreational trails by government agencies and private operators.
• Release Agent Asphalt release agents including SOLVS-IT (100% biodegradable, non-petroleum based) and OIL-FLO (for removing asphalt spills and stains). Used by paving and construction contractors for cleaning hot and cold equipment and complying with EPA regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ lane miles paved and sealed in the past decade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IngevitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership relationship with Ingevity, described as valued collaboration. Ingevity representative noted the partnership is a pleasure to work with and leadership at all levels is accessible. Companies look forward to continuing collaboration.
• Northstar ChemicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 20-year partnership with shared goals of open communication, commitment to safety, and each other's success. Relationship described as providing a foot-print for an effective customer/supplier relationship.
• BNSF RailwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBNSF Railway recognizes Albina Asphalt for handling hazardous material transportation. Albina maintains company rail fleet and partners with BNSF for transportation of regulated products. Received 2019 Stewardship Award for safe handling of tank cars.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Western Emulsions: A leading asphalt emulsion manufacturer serving the Western U.S. from multiple terminals. Direct competitor to Albina in cationic and anionic emulsions for chip seal, fog seal, and pavement preservation across the Pacific Northwest.
• Russell Standard: A North American manufacturer of asphalt emulsions, cutbacks, and related pavement preservation products. Competes head-to-head with Albina for DOT emulsion contracts and shares a similar product breadth model.
• Blacklidge Emulsions: A specialty asphalt emulsion producer with a focus on polymer-modified and high-performance emulsions. Directly comparable to Albina's RS-LTP and CRS-2P product lines.
• Coastal Energy Corp: A Pacific Northwest and West Coast asphalt products distributor and terminal operator. Direct overlap in territory and emulsions/hot asphalt distribution to municipal and contractor customers.
• Suit-Kote Corporation: Family-owned asphalt emulsion manufacturer with vertically integrated paving services and fleet. Comparable business model — proprietary formulations, terminal network, and DOT/contractor customer base.
• Vance Brothers: A multi-generational asphalt emulsion and pavement maintenance products manufacturer. Comparable in product line (emulsions, cutbacks, sealers) and in operating its own delivery fleet to DOT and contractor customers.

Broad incumbents

• BASF (now part of Heubach/Construction Chemicals): A global chemical supplier whose construction chemicals division supplies asphalt additives and emulsifiers. Operates as an indirect competitor through chemistry and formulation partnerships in the asphalt emulsion space.
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions: A division of Ergon, one of the largest U.S. asphalt emulsion and refining networks. Broader portfolio and geographic reach than Albina, competing in the same emulsion and PG binder categories across many Western states.

Others

• Ingevity: An Albina strategic partner and supplier of specialty chemical additives (e.g., emulsifiers) used in asphalt emulsion formulations. Adjacent value-chain participant rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Pacific Emulsions (T&K Asphalt): A California-focused asphalt emulsion manufacturer supplying pavement preservation products. Operates in overlapping Pacific Coast geography with Albina's California expansion (Chowchilla terminal).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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