Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) has taken advantage of the late arrival of winter, installing new “wet handling” asphalt on portions of its Winding Road Course (WRC).
TRC Inc. worked closely with its engineering and construction firms to develop a pavement mix design that would meet its friction* target. The mixture also needed to provide a durable testing surface which will hold up in Ohio’s climate for a long period of time.
PACE™ Awards judges and TRC Inc. team members are currently reviewing the 22nd annual Automotive News PACE™ Awards (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) finalists, which were announced in October 2015.
TRC Inc. has sponsored the Automotive News PACE™ Awards since 2001, making 2016 its 15th year of honoring automotive suppliers who have embraced innovation or adapted and reinvented themselves to meet the demands of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customer.
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