News

2012

Don Gallagher has been named to the Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame (PDF) by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) on Jan. 25, 2012.
Gallagher Wins National Award for Quality in Asphalt Paving (PDF) from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). The 2011 Quality in Construction Award was presented at a special ceremony during the association's 57th Annual Meeting in Palm Desert, on Jan. 25, 2012.

Innovating Out of the Recession (PDF) (Better Roads online article at www.betterroads.com, Dec. 4, 2011)
Gallagher earns NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plants in Thornton (PDF) and Joliet (PDF).
“When Black is Green: Placing shoulders with warm mix and 50 percent RAP” (Asphalt Pavement Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2011, PDF).
Gallagher Asphalt Goes Green with Renewable Energy Certificates (PDF).
Gallagher wins NAPA’s National Ecological Award for asphalt plants that best demonstrate safe and responsible environmental practices.
Milling Machines Take on Illinois Interstate. With the challenge to keep all the equipment running at the same time, Gallagher Asphalt uses three milling machines in echelon to mill I-57 in Kankakee County, IL, south of Chicago. (Asphalt Contractor, Jan. 12, 2011)

Gallagher earns NAPA’s 2010 Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plant in Joliet (PDF).
Gallagher earns NAPA’s 2010 Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plant in Thornton (PDF).

Asphalt contractor tells Congress stimulus is working (Pit & Quarry, Digital Edition, Oct 5, 2009)
Bigger Bang for the Buck: Innovative new process allows city to resurface bigger sections of road (Manistee News Advocate, 05/29/2009).
Gallagher is named finalist in both NAPA’s Outstanding Website Award (PDF) and 2008 Brochure Award (PDF) competitions at the association’s 54th annual meeting in San Diego, CA.
Gallagher earns NAPA’s 2009 Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plant in Thornton (PDF).

Gallagher earns NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plants in Thornton (PDF) and Joliet (PDF).
Hot Mix Magazine profiles Gallagher’s reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) screening process. (See article PDF.)

Gallagher is awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for “Outstanding Contribution and Dedication in Service to Our Veterans and Their Families” by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs for its work at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
Gallagher is named Contractor of the Year by the Cook County (IL) Department of Highways (PDF).

For the fourth year out of five, Gallagher earns NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plants in Thornton (PDF) and Joliet (PDF).

Gallagher again earns NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plants in Thornton (PDF) and Joliet (PDF).

Gallagher Asphalt Plants Awarded NAPA's Diamond Achievement Award (11/2003)—For the second consecutive year, Gallagher earns NAPA's Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations for its plants in Thornton (PDF) and Joliet (PDF).
Gallagher Turns 75 (Chicago Southland, 07/2003)—Third-Generation, Family-Owned Paving Contractor Celebrates 75 Years of Paving Heritage.
Gallagher Wins National Recognition for Website (PDF) (01/11/2003) NAPA has recently introduced recognition for what it deems the Asphalt Industry’s Outstanding Websites. Gallagher’s site is among the very first accorded this prestigious recognition.