Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon

What Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon does

The Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon (APAO) is a private, membership-based trade association founded in 1969 and headquartered in Salem, Oregon. It serves as the primary industry convener for asphalt pavement professionals in the state, including paving contractors, material and equipment suppliers, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) staff, county and municipal engineers, and students in construction-related programs. APAO's mission centers on continuous quality improvement through active association membership, customer relationships, and education and training.

APAO's core offerings span six technician certification programs (CAT-I, CAT-II, CMDT, CAgT, CEBT, CDT) plus greenhorn preparatory courses, supplemented by technical workshops (Asphalt Materials for Managers, Plant Operators, Paving Fundamentals, QPR Suicide Prevention, Resiliency). It operates an Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA) laboratory providing rut susceptibility testing required by ODOT contracts, and publishes technical resources including the APAO Asphalt Pavement Design Guide, Centerline Newsletter, and perpetual pavement preservation documentation. Workforce development programs include the Work-Based Learning Project, Summer Student Learner Program, an Education Foundation scholarship program ($2,000–$3,500 awards), the Women of Asphalt Oregon Chapter, and the APAO Care Emergency Benevolent Fund ($5,000 family benefit).

APAO generates revenue through membership dues (contractors, suppliers, vendors), certification training and re-certification fees (class-size limited, first-come registration), annual event registration and sponsorship across the Paving Conference & Safety Symposium (February), Mid-Year Event (July/August), and Annual Meeting (December), testing services for ODOT, and supporting programs. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with John Hickey serving as Executive Director. It maintains strategic partnerships with ODOT, Women of Asphalt, Oregon State University, and the American Public Works Association, and operates within a strictly Oregon geographic footprint with no disclosed plans for geographic expansion.

Name

Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon

Legal name

Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon

Website

https://apao.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon is a Salem-based, private trade association serving Oregon's asphalt paving industry with certification training (CAT-I/II, CMDT, CAgT, CEBT, CDT), rut susceptibility testing, annual events, design guides, scholarships, and workforce development programs for contractors, government agencies, and students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Regulatory Reference (OSHA, EPA, Risk) (EDAGAGAJ), Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

Keywords

• Asphalt pavement training
• Industry certification programs
• Trade association membership
• Pavement design resources
• Construction industry education

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Association membership fees from asphalt paving contractors, material suppliers, equipment vendors, and industry professionals in Oregon.
2. Certification Training Programs: Fees from certification courses including CAT-I, CAT-II, CMDT, CAgT, CEBT, CDT, and greenhorn courses. Also re-certification fees. Class sizes limited, registration first-come first-serve basis.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual events including Paving Conference & Safety Symposium, Mid-Year Event, and Annual Meeting. Includes vendor registrations and sponsorship fees.
4. Paving Awards Program: Nomination-based awards recognizing best paving projects in Oregon with an awards banquet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APAO is a non-profit trade association that provides industry membership, certification training programs (CAT-I, CAT-II, CMDT, CAgT, CEBT, CDT), technical workshops, annual events, scholarship programs, laboratory rut susceptibility testing, and pavement design and preservation resources to the asphalt pavement industry in Oregon. Its offerings serve contractors, government transportation officials, equipment vendors, and students pursuing asphalt-related careers.

Product overview

The Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon (APAO) operates as a professional industry association offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification training programs and educational services for the hot mix asphalt industry. The core offerings include six certification programs (CAT-I, CAT-II, CMDT, CAgT, CEBT, CDT) with associated greenhorn courses, supplemented by technical workshops covering asphalt materials management, plant operations, paving fundamentals, and resilience. The organization provides specialized laboratory testing services through rut susceptibility testing using the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer, and publishes technical design guides covering pavement design, perpetual pavements, and environmental considerations. Educational outreach includes the Work-Based Learning Project for high school students and Summer Student Learner program for minors. Additional programs include paving awards recognition, scholarship funding through the Education Foundation, Women of Asphalt Oregon Chapter for workforce diversity, and the APAO Care Emergency Benevolent Fund for member families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APAO Care: Emergency benevolent fund established by APAO to support the family of an APAO member employee who suffers a fatal accident while working in the line of duty. Current benefit is $5,000.
• Women of Asphalt

Products and services

• Certification Training Programs Comprehensive certification programs for hot mix asphalt technology including Certified Asphalt Technician I (CAT-I), CAT-II, Certified Mix Design Technician (CMDT), Certified Aggregate Technician (CAgT), Certified Embankment Technician (CEBT), and Certified Density Technician (CDT) with greenhorn courses for newer students. Targeted at asphalt paving contractors, technicians, and inspectors.
• Workshops Technical workshops covering Asphalt Materials for Managers, Plant Operators, Paving Fundamentals, QPR Suicide Prevention Training, and Resiliency training for transportation infrastructure communities. Targeted at industry managers, operators, and crews.
• Rut Susceptibility Testing Services Laboratory testing services using the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA) to measure rutting in asphalt mixtures, with services for ODOT contracts and APAO members. Required for ODOT projects on dense-graded asphalt mixtures.
• Environmental Issues & Emissions Resources Educational materials on environmental impact of asphalt plants, recyclability of asphalt (100% recyclable), and research showing smooth roads decrease carbon emissions and improve safety. Targeted at industry professionals and the public.
• Paving Awards Program Annual awards recognizing outstanding paving projects in Oregon, with categories including State Highway High Volume and Smoothness, judged by APAO. Includes an awards banquet. Open to paving contractors and project teams.
• Scholarship Program Education Foundation scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,500 awarded annually to students enrolled in engineering, construction engineering management, or construction trade programs in Oregon. Application deadline is the first Monday in November.
• Annual Conferences and Events Annual industry events including the Paving Conference & Safety Symposium (February), Mid-Year Event (July/August), and Annual Meeting (December). Co-branded with ODOT for the Paving Conference. Targeted at contractors, engineers, technicians, and government officials.
• Association Membership Recurring membership for asphalt paving contractors, material suppliers, equipment vendors, and industry professionals in Oregon. Members gain access to the membership directory, training discounts, events, and technical resources.
• APAO Care Emergency Benevolent Fund Emergency fund providing $5,000 to families of APAO member employees who suffer fatal accidents while working in the line of duty. Operated as a member benefit program.
• Pavement Preservation Resources Technical resources on perpetual pavement concepts, thinlays for pavement preservation, and approaches to extend pavement life through strategic overlay techniques. Targeted at designers, engineers, and government officials.
• APAO Asphalt Pavement Design Guide Comprehensive design guide published for designers covering applications including streets, driveways, commercial facilities, bikeways, and specialty applications with chapters on Life Cycle Cost, Intersection Design, and Porous Pavements. Targeted at pavement designers and engineers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Asphalt pavements can be designed to never develop bottom-up fatigue-related distress regardless of load magnitude or frequency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPAO partners with ODOT on the annual Oregon Asphalt Pavement Conference, bringing nationally recognized experts and cutting-edge technology to Oregon. ODOT requires rut susceptibility testing for asphalt mixtures and recognizes APAO certifications. APAO also developed an ODOT Near Miss QR Code for reporting near misses in work zones.
• Women of AsphaltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition formed in 2017 to recruit, educate, and promote women in the asphalt industry. APAO hosts the Women of Asphalt Oregon Chapter with a mission to empower women in asphalt careers through awareness, knowledge, and community.
• Women of Asphalt Golf Tournament SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors for the Women of Asphalt Oregon Chapter inaugural golf tournament including: Granite Construction, Cyxt Trucking, Wildish, Columbia Rock, Western States CAT, H2 Precast, Northwest Linings, HerC Rentals, LM Trucks, and Peters & Keatts.
• Oregon State UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with ODOT and Oregon State University on research discovering that roadway smoothness matters more than most people think, with less energy needed to drive on smooth roads resulting in financial and carbon savings.
• American Public Works Association (APWA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint effort with APWA, ODOT, and the construction industry on the Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, providing uniform specifications and standards for public works projects in Oregon.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asphalt Institute: Lexington, KY-based international trade association providing asphalt technical education, publications, and certification programs. Highly comparable to APAO in mission and offerings, but with a national/international footprint.
• National Asphalt Pavement Association: National apex trade association for the asphalt pavement industry. Direct peer to APAO as APAO is an Oregon affiliate of NAPA; APAO distributes NAPA publications and co-references NAPA design catalogs on its resource page.
• American Public Works Association: National trade association for public works professionals. APAO has an active co-development partnership with APWA and ODOT on Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, making APWA a directly comparable trade association peer.
• Asphalt Pavement Alliance: Joint industry alliance between NAPA and state asphalt pavement associations to promote asphalt use. APAO is an alliance partner and leverages APA marketing materials in its Oregon programs.
• Washington Asphalt Pavement Association: Washington state peer association offering the same mix of membership, certification, advocacy, and events for Pacific Northwest paving contractors. Closest geographic and operational peer to APAO.
• California Asphalt Pavement Association: California state asphalt pavement trade association providing membership, training, advocacy, and technical resources to California paving contractors. Directly comparable state-level peer model to APAO.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: National construction industry trade association with state chapters including Oregon. Overlaps with APAO's contractor membership base and event programming, but serves the full construction industry rather than asphalt specifically.

Others

• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials: Association representing state DOTs including ODOT. APAO's certification and testing services are recognized by ODOT within AASHTO-aligned specifications, making AASHTO an upstream standards-setter peer.

Emerging players

• National Center for Asphalt Technology: Auburn University-based asphalt research, testing, and education center. Comparable to APAO in rut testing and training services but operates as an academic research test track rather than a state trade association.

Regional players

• Flexible Pavement Council of Texas: Texas-based regional asphalt pavement trade association offering comparable membership, certification, and technical services. Operates a different regional market than APAO but uses a directly comparable association model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asphaltassociation
• Xx.com/AsphaltOregon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asphalt-pavement-association-of-oregon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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