Do you also have this dilemma? With a tight project deadline and high quality requirements, should you outsource your asphalt or produce it yourself? Outsourcing offers convenience, but comes with the risk of unstable supply and fluctuating quality. Building your own asphalt mixing plant offers control over schedule, but comes with concerns about operational complexity, high costs, and a lack of experience.
This time, we’ll use a real-world case study to answer all these questions.
In Malaysia, a client, building their own road project for the first time, faced a similar decision. They ultimately chose to produce their own asphalt with Macroad ALT80 asphalt drum mix plant, and by the end of September, the project had successfully transitioned from zero experience to stable production.
A Choice Made from Zero
For the client, this decision wasn’t an easy one.
They had never operated an asphalt mixing plant before and were completely clueless about equipment selection, operating procedures, and maintenance. Furthermore, the project was under tight schedule, and any issues with the asphalt supply would have delayed the entire project.
Buying asphalt from outside meant passively waiting, while producing it in-house would have required relearning and investment. They chose the latter—because only by controlling production could they truly control the project.
In the end, they placed their trust in Macroad.
One-stop Delivery: Starting Production from Zero
After understanding the customer’s concerns, the Macroad team quickly developed a dedicated solution for users with no prior experience, making complex asphalt production clear, controllable, and simple.
Intelligent Systems Help Simplify Complexity
The ALT80 stationary asphalt mix plant is equipped with an integrated intelligent control system. 50 complex operations are consolidated into one-bottom start and stop, allowing even first-time operators to quickly master the process. The system offers three operating modes (computer, touchscreen, and push-buttons), ensuring flexibility while ensuring stable, continuous production.
High-Precision Production Ensures Consistent Quality
The equipment utilizes a fully automatic batching and weighing system, achieving an aggregate tolerance of ±0.5% and a fines and asphalt tolerance of as low as ±0.25%. Each batch of mix maintains consistent proportions and temperatures, ensuring greater control over project quality.
IoT Remote Monitoring Provides Real-Time Monitoring of Equipment Status
With the IoT remote monitoring system, customers can view real-time operating data, temperature curves, and production statistics on their computers. The system automatically reminds customers of maintenance and servicing, significantly reducing malfunctions and providing customers with peace of mind.
Modular Structure, Rapid Production Startup
The ALT80 is pre-assembled and debugged before leaving the factory, allowing for rapid hoisting, docking, and unloading upon arrival. This design significantly shortens the installation cycle, saving customers valuable time.
Technical Support and Seamless Training
Macroad engineers are on-site throughout the entire process, providing guidance from installation to production start-up. Through systematic operational training, the customer team can independently complete production in a short period of time—truly achieving a leap from zero to full production.
Ultimately, the entire equipment was successfully installed and put into production in less than half the expected time. After the first batch of asphalt was produced, the client team’s confidence grew—for the first time, they felt they could truly control the project’s progress and quality.
Dual Control of Quality and Progress
With its own asphalt production line, the customer achieved a qualitative leap in project management:
| Greater autonomy in production: | No longer constrained by external suppliers, the customer now controls the project schedule—they can start production whenever they want, and dispose of material whenever they want. |
| More stable asphalt quality: | Temperature, mix ratio, and moisture content are all within controllable limits, ensuring consistent quality across each batch of mix. |
| More transparent cost structure: | Transportation and external procurement premiums are eliminated, resulting in a more cost-effective overall investment. |
| Faster team growth: | Operators with no prior experience quickly mastered production techniques under the guidance of Macroad engineers, transitioning from initial unfamiliarity to confidence and independence. |
The customer stated, “This is not only a success for this piece of equipment, but also a significant leap forward in our team’s capabilities. Now, we can not only independently produce asphalt, but also control the pace and quality of the entire project.”
Control Begins with Choice
For many clients struggling with the choice of outsourcing or in-house production asphalt, this Malaysian example offers a compelling answer: with reliable equipment and comprehensive support, in-house asphalt production is easy. This not only optimizes costs and quality, but also gives you complete control over your project.
Now, it’s your turn—take the initiative back into your own hands.
Choosing Macroad will make your project more efficient and controllable, transforming your investment into long-term competitiveness and confidence. Fill out the form below and let our professional team create a tailored solution for you!
