American Highway Technologies

09/07/2026

Today we honor the people that keep our nation moving. To our employees, customers, partners and the entire American workforce: thank you for your hard work and dedication.

You've earned this day. Rest, relax and enjoy it!

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09/03/2026

Need bar supports fast for your road or bridge project? We have select sizes in stock and priced to sell!

SB Slab Bolster, Upper Plain
➡️ 1” Slab Bolster (Product code: SB100)
➡️ 1-1/2” Slab Bolster (Product code: SBU112)

SBU Slab Bolster, Upper Plain
➡️ 1” (Product code: SBU100)
➡️ 1-1/2” (Product code: SBU112)
➡️ 1-3/4” (Product code: SBU134)
➡️ 2” (Product code: SBU200)
➡️ 2-1/2” (Product code: SBU212)
➡️ 3” (Product code: SBU300)
➡️ 7” (Product code: SBU700)

SBU Slab Bolster, Upper Epoxy
➡️ 2” (Product code: SBU200E)
➡️ 4” (Product code: SBU400E)

Visit https://www.americanhighway.com/product-items/bar-supports


These items are available at our Kankakee plant. Call your rep or contact one in your region: https://www.americanhighway.com/contact

09/01/2026

🎉Celebrating 25 years of dedication! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating John Olson on this remarkable milestone at our facility.

For a quarter century, John has been a valued member of the team as a machinist and maintenance technician. His skill, expertise, problem-solving & willingness to support those around him keep our operations running smoothly.

John's contributions have made a lasting impact. His reliability and pride in craftsmanship set a strong example, whether he's tackling complex maintenance challenges or driving continuous improvements.

Thank you, John, for your expertise, teamwork & dedication. We're grateful for all you've contributed and proud to celebrate this achievement with you.

👏 Congratulations, John.

08/25/2026

Please join us in celebrating Terry Bright’s incredible milestone—25 years of dedication, hard work & commitment to the team.

As a small token of our appreciation, Terry received new motorcycle gear to enjoy on the open road. We hope it serves as a reminder of how much his contributions have meant to us over the past quarter-century.

Thank you, Terry, for 25 outstanding years of service. We appreciate everything you do and look forward to many more miles ahead—both at work and on your bike!🏍️

08/20/2026

If you need a sustainable solution for joints that helps optimize materials and reduce labor costs, look no further than American Highway’s American Diamond™ system.

This precision-engineered system features a steel, diamond-shaped plate dowel and an ABS plastic pocket former, both manufactured to exacting tolerances. It is designed for formed to help minimize restraint and cracking, reduce joint spalling, and lower long-term facility maintenance costs.

Discover American Highway’s full range of commercial products for the industry, starting with the American Diamond™ system.

https://www.americanhighway.com/product-items/american-dt-assembly-highway

08/18/2026

For quick, safe installation and load transfer at saw-cut joints in new highway projects, use American DT™ Assembly (Highway) double-tapered plate dowel baskets. They are a more sustainable and cost-effective option, using less steel than single-taper baskets or traditional mesh.

Learn more about our American DT™ basket assembly at:
https://www.americanhighway.com/product-items/american-dt-assembly-highway

08/13/2026

Today's loads demand a smarter approach to dowel design—and that's exactly what American Highway’s Dowel Optimizer™ delivers.

Dowel Optimizer™ is a powerful, FREE, web-based tool used to optimize dowel selection, spacing, geometry for real-world loading, and joint behavior. In one real-world case, given certain loading criteria, the tool identified that 3/4-in. round dowels at 21 in. on center would perform just as well as 1-in. rounds at 12 in.—using less than half the steel. That translates directly to lower material costs, wider spacing and a reduced carbon footprint, without compromising performance.

The Dowel Optimizer also opens the door to non-round alternatives: elliptical, tapered plate and diamond-shaped dowels, each with geometry matched to your specific loading conditions.

Watch our video to see how site-specific optimization helps you balance performance, cost and sustainability on your next project.

In this video, we explore the rationale behind optimizing dowel des...

08/11/2026

As promoters of the SLABS™ software for optimizing industrial floor slab design, we're excited to share the second article in a technical series about slabs design, written by the developers of the software, The Slab Designer LLC.

Published in ForConstructionPros.com, this latest article highlights opportunities to optimize slab designs through:
✅ Reduced slab curling
✅ Improved positive load transfer
✅ Enhanced residual strength using fibers
✅ More efficient and durable industrial floor performance

The article provides valuable insights for engineers, designers & owners looking to improve performance while maximizing value through optimized design approaches. We encourage anyone involved in and to take a look and learn more about the latest advancements in optimization.

Learn modern concrete slab-on-ground thickness requirements using mechanistic-empirical design. Compare seven slab types with real-world design examples and performance data.

08/06/2026

In July, CEO Ron Meskis attended the American Society of Concrete Contractors' Concrete Executive Leadership Forum (CELF).

CELF is an opportunity for ASCC leaders, contractors, manufacturers & industry professionals to come together in a relaxed and engaging environment to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges & explore the future of .

While at the conference, Ron was fortunate to see keynote speaker and executive consultant Dr. Rick Goodman's presentation on "Leadership in a Down Economy." Ron recently shared his biggest takeaways from the keynote about leadership and its impact on company . Read them here: https://lnkd.in/ghwj3xb7

08/04/2026

American Highway has long been known for our role in —from highways to airport runways. But our load transfer products are built for a lot more!

The commercial and industrial flooring market continues to post steady growth, driven in part by long-term trends such as:
• E-commerce warehouse and logistics expansion—consumer demand for online shopping continues to support warehouse and distribution center construction across the U.S.
• EV and battery manufacturing investment—which is contributing to the growth of large industrial facilities.
• Data center warehouse construction—rapid buildout is driving demand for high-quality concrete slabs in mission-critical facilities.
• Growth in cold storage and freezer facilities—creating the need for concrete floor slabs able to withstand heavy fork lift traffic in a very demanding temperature environment.

Because of both the static as well as dynamic loadings in these types of applications, the concrete floor slabs require strategic steel reinforcement in all their construction and saw cut joints. Specifying the right system early in the design process is key to achieving durability, reducing long-term maintenance costs and meeting structural performance requirements.

Ready to build something that lasts? Reach out to today!
https://www.americanhighway.com/commercial-flatwork/load-transfer