What Asphalt Emulsion Industries does

Asphalt Emulsion Industries, LLC. is a Richmond, Virginia-headquartered manufacturer of asphalt emulsion products serving road construction and pavement maintenance applications across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. The company produces cationic and anionic emulsion formulations used as tack coats, fog seals, prime coats, chip seals, slurry seals, and micro surfacing materials, with a portfolio that spans commodity products (CRS-2, CRS-1, CRS-1h, CQS-1H, CQS-1hLM, CSS-1h, RC-250, Emulsified Asphalt Prime) and specialty formulations (NTQS-1hM and NTCQS-1hM non-tracking tack coats, CRS-2L/P/M polymer-modified emulsion, THMACO bond). All products are DOT-approved for use in seven states (DE, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) and validated through an in-house AASHTO-accredited laboratory covering Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia.

The company manufactures at six plants and operates one bulk storage facility across Virginia (Chesterfield, Dumfries, Manassas, Newport News, Richmond) and North Carolina (Dunn, Morehead City), each staffed by a dedicated plant manager and supported by a corporate Technical Director and Facilities Manager. It is part of the Slurry Pavers family of companies, operating as a sister entity within the same corporate group.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of asphalt emulsion products to road construction contractors and state/local government transportation departments, using an enterprise field sales motion led by two named sales managers (Eugene Cifers and Matt Gutkaiss). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the customized, specification-driven nature of DOT contract work. The go-to-market relies on direct relationships, technical job-site assistance, and downloadable product data sheets rather than digital marketing, with no public-facing content or advertising presence detected. The company is privately held as an LLC, has been operating since 1984, and currently employs between 11 and 50 people.

Name

Asphalt Emulsion Industries

Legal name

Asphalt Emulsion Industries, LLC.

Website

https://asphalt-emulsion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asphalt Emulsion Industries manufactures DOT-approved asphalt emulsion products (tack coats, fog seals, chip seals, slurry seals, prime coats) for road construction contractors and government transportation departments across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, operating seven plants in Virginia and North Carolina as part of the Slurry Pavers family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asphalt Emulsion Products for Road Construction

NAICS

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

Cutback Asphalt & Flux Oils (Rapid/Medium/Slow-Curing) (EUALAKAC), Polymer-Modified Asphalt (PMB) & Modified Binders (SBS/Crumb Rubber/Plastomers) (EUALAKAD)

Keywords

• Asphalt emulsion manufacturing
• Road construction materials
• Pavement maintenance products
• Tack coat emulsions
• Chip seal products

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asphalt Emulsion Products: Sale of asphalt emulsion products including tack coats, fog seals, prime coats, chip seals, slurry seals, and specialty emulsions to contractors and government agencies. Products are DOT-approved and customized for customer needs. Operating since 1984 with established regional presence.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Asphalt Emulsion Industries manufactures and sells asphalt emulsion products for road construction and maintenance, including tack coats, fog seals, prime coats, chip seals, slurry seals, and micro surfacing emulsions. Products are DOT-approved and customized for contractor and government specifications, with manufacturing conducted across six plants in Virginia and North Carolina and supported by an AASHTO-accredited laboratory for testing, mix designs, and quality control.

Product overview

Asphalt Emulsion Industries is a manufacturer of asphalt emulsion products for road construction, offering a portfolio of tack coats, fog seals, prime coats, slurry seals, and chip seal products. The core product line includes emulsified asphalt formulations such as CRS-2 (the standard for chip seals and tack coats), CRS-1 and CRS-1h (rapid-setting tack coats), CQS-1H and CQS-1hLM (for slurry seal applications), CSS-1h (slow-set emulsion), and RC-250 (rapid-curing cut-back). Specialty products include NTQS-1hM and NTCQS-1hM (non-tracking tack coats), CRS-2L/P/M (polymer-modified for high-traffic chip seals), and Emulsified Asphalt Prime. All products are DOT approved and lab-tested, with an AASHTO accredited laboratory providing testing, mix designs, and quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CQS-1H Cationic emulsion used in slurry seals and as a fog seal or as a tack coat for asphalt paving and latex-modified slurry seals. For road construction contractors and DOTs.
• CQS-1hLM Cationic emulsion for quick-setting all slurry seal applications and tack coat for latex-modified slurry seals. For slurry seal contractors and paving projects.
• CRS-2 The economical gold standard emulsion for chip seal surface treatments and tack coats. For chip seal contractors and DOT road projects.
• CRS-2L/P/M Polymer-modified emulsion for chip seal surface treatments with superior adhesion and durability under higher volume traffic. For high-traffic chip seal projects and DOT surface treatments.
• CRS-1 Rapid-setting tack coat emulsion designed for cold weather and off-season applications. For paving contractors working outside the standard paving season.
• CRS-1h Versatile rapid-setting emulsion primarily used for tack coating. For road construction contractors and DOT paving projects.
• CSS-1h Cationic slow-set emulsion for tack coats, fog seals, and as a curing seal for cement aggregates. For road construction and pavement maintenance applications.
• Emulsified Asphalt Prime Cationic emulsion used for priming and tacking similar to CSS and CQS emulsions. For prime coat applications on road construction projects.
• NTCQS-1hM Non-Tracking Tack Specialty non-tracking tack coat formulation designed to prevent tracking during application. For paving contractors requiring tracking-resistant tack coats.
• NTQS-1hM Non-Tracking Tack Specialty non-tracking tack coat compatible with both cationics and anionics, featuring a simpler and more economical formula with better dust penetration. For paving contractors needing a single tack product compatible across cationic and anionic systems.
• RC-250 Rapid-curing cut-back emulsion for prime coats, tack coats, and chip seal surface treatments. For road construction and surface treatment applications.
• THMACO Bond Specialty bonding agent produced at the Chesterfield, Virginia plant. For road construction and pavement preservation applications requiring a specialty bonding emulsion.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Slurry PaverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsphalt Emulsion Industries is part of the Slurry Pavers family of companies, operating as a sister company within the same corporate group. Slurry Pavers is a related entity in the road construction and pavement preservation industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated Asphalt Partners: Associated Asphalt is a large supplier of asphalt products including emulsions, cutbacks, and roofing-grade asphalts across the eastern US. It is a broader incumbent with a wider product portfolio but overlapping emulsion offerings.
• Colas Inc. Colas is a global road construction and asphalt materials group with US operations producing emulsions, binders, and pavement products. It is a broader incumbent with R&D resources and nationwide reach overlapping AEI's DOT and contractor markets.
• Asphalt Materials, Inc. (Marathon Petroleum): A subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum, Asphalt Materials produces emulsions, cutbacks, and paving products nationwide. It is a scaled incumbent with broader geographic coverage and integrated asphalt supply that competes with AEI on DOT and contractor bids.

Direct peers

• Blacklidge Emulsions: Blacklidge is a regional asphalt emulsion manufacturer producing tack coats, chip seal emulsions, and specialty non-tracking products. It directly overlaps with AEI's CRS-series, non-tracking tack, and polymer-modified offerings across the Southeast.
• Seaboard Asphalt Products: Seaboard Asphalt is an emulsion and asphalt products manufacturer with East Coast plant operations producing tack coats, chip seal emulsions, and cutback products. It competes with AEI for DOT and contractor accounts in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Vance Brothers: Vance Brothers manufactures and applies asphalt emulsions, sealcoats, and pavement maintenance products primarily in the central and southeastern US. It is a direct competitor in CRS-series emulsions, tack coats, and chip seal surface treatments.
• Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions: Ergon is one of the largest producers of asphalt emulsions, cutbacks, and polymer-modified binders in North America. It directly competes with AEI in cationic/anionic emulsions, CRS-series products, and polymer-modified chip seal emulsions across regional DOT markets.
• Suit-Kote Corporation: Suit-Kote is an asphalt emulsion and pavement maintenance products manufacturer with plant operations across New York, Pennsylvania, and the Mid-Atlantic. It overlaps directly with AEI's CRS-series emulsions, tack coats, and DOT-approved product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Peckham Industries: Peckham operates liquid asphalt manufacturing facilities across New York and the Northeast producing emulsions and cutbacks. It has partial overlap with AEI on cationic emulsions and CRS-series products, primarily outside AEI's core Mid-Atlantic footprint.

Regional players

• McAsphalt Industries: McAsphalt is a major Canadian-based asphalt products manufacturer with operations in eastern Canada and select US markets. It produces CRS-series emulsions and polymer-modified binders comparable to AEI's product line, though primarily serving Canadian customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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