National Technology & Leadership Committee (NTLC)
The National Technology & Leadership Committee (NTLC)is a strategic body within AfPA aimed at advancing the technology and leadership of flexible pavements in Australia. Its work aligns with AfPA values of professionalism, integrity, and collaboration across the flexible pavements industry and broader construction sector.
Its purpose is to provide technical focus for the association, promote innovation, improve Australian standards, and ensure value-driven outcomes in flexible pavement construction and maintenance. The NTLC is dedicated to developing best practices and national specifications, while driving research and development that incorporates both national and international advancements in bituminous materials and pavement construction. It also fosters continuous improvements in sustainability and safety across the industry.
The committee is chaired by a AfPA board member and consists of expert industry members (appointed by the board), including the chairs of the AfPA Asphalt, Surfacings and Pavements Sub-Committee’s and the AfPA Executive Director of Technology. The current members of the NTLC are:
- Sebastien Chatard (Chairman), SAMI Bitumen Technologies
- Con Rimpas, Asphaltech
- Erik Denneman, Puma Bitumen
- Kevin Embleton, Fulton Hogan
- Nigel Preston, Viva Energy
- Trevor Distin, Colas Australia
- John Arvanitidis, State Asphalt
- Carl Topp, Boral
- Ian Clarke, Downer Group
- Melissa Lyons, AfPA Executive Director Technology (Convenor)
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