Date Posted : June 23, 2026
in : News and Events
In the first half of 2026, our asphalt plant produced more than 245,000 tonnes of asphalt, compared to 122,000 tonnes during the same period in 2025.
Behind every tonne produced are long shifts, sleepless nights, and the dedication and hard work of our team. Equally important are the spouses, partners, and families behind every person who wears one of our hard hats.
Along the way, another major milestone was reached when the plant surpassed the 2-million-tonne production mark on May 23, 2026.
To put that achievement into perspective, 2 million tonnes of asphalt is enough to fill more than 150,000 dump truck beds. As a bit of fun math, if those 150,000 average-sized dump trucks were parked bumper-to-bumper, the line would stretch approximately 1,189 kilometres (739 miles)—a distance that would take more than 15 hours of continuous driving to reach the end.
As an industry leader in green and environmentally sustainable technologies, the All Roads Asphalt Plant has produced this record volume with the lowest carbon footprint in its history.
"None of this happens without our people," says Rod Stephens, President of All Roads. "Behind every tonne produced are long shifts, sleepless nights, and the dedication and hard work of our team."
Stephens is quick to recognize the families who support that effort as well.
"Equally important are the spouses, partners, and families behind every person who wears one of our hard hats," he says. "They make sacrifices too, putting up with demanding schedules and long hours. That's why we celebrate milestones like this with our families."
Record-setting production volumes have also meant a busy season for our field crews.
For Tyson Beirmann, a Breakdown Roller Operator, the long hours have meant seeing less of his two young children.
"I haven't seen my kids much lately," Tyson says with a chuckle. "They're at daycare all day when I'm at work, and when I get home, I'm usually asleep."
Still, he points out that the extra hours come with a silver lining.
"This season is the most money I've ever made, so I'm happy about that," he says.
Austin Busljeta, a 22-year-old Paver Operator, agrees.
"I was told it was going to be a busy summer, but I had no idea it was going to be this busy," Austin says jokingly.
Drawing laughter from the crew gathered around him, he adds, "I have multiple girlfriends, and I haven't been able to see any of them much."
The joke earns another round of laughs before Austin turns serious.
"Everybody's earning more money, and everybody's happy. It's just part of the job."
For Roller Operator Jim Hermanson, increased production comes with its own set of challenges. At 68 years old, the industry veteran jokes about keeping pace with some of the younger members of the crew.
"Old farts like us are putting in just as many hours and just as much sweat as the young guys," Jim says. "That's a testament to the old dudes."
For everyone in attendance, the celebration carried a bittersweet feeling. The All Roads family recently lost one of its own, Sheldon Korell, in a tragic and untimely passing.
"Like any family, we experience highs and lows, and we go through them together," says Stephens. "Just a week ago, we were heartbroken by the loss of Sheldon. But if he were here with us today, he'd want us to celebrate what we've accomplished together."
As the bouncing castles were deflated and the catering trucks packed up to leave, the plant horn sounded once again. Another truck had already rolled beneath one of the silos, signaling that while there was time to celebrate an extraordinary milestone, the work continues.