Peckham Industries is pleased to announce the acquisition of GMI Asphalt, a well established asphalt and construction company serving communities across New Hampshire!

Headquartered in Franklin, New Hampshire, GMI Asphalt brings extensive regional expertise and a strong operational footprint to the Peckham family of businesses. The company’s operations include two primary aggregate sites consisting of a stone quarry and sand pit, a hot mix asphalt plant, and a well-established construction and paving division.

With more than 55 years of combined paving industry experience, GMI Asphalt has built a reputation as one of New Hampshire’s most trusted asphalt contractors, delivering high quality paving, excavation, grading, and sealcoating services for both residential and commercial projects.  Their capabilities also include decorative asphalt solutions, site work, drainage systems, and full service paving projects from site preparation through final pavement installation. 

The addition of GMI Asphalt strengthens Peckham’s ability to serve customers throughout Northern New England by expanding its aggregate, asphalt production, and paving capabilities in the New Hampshire market.

We look forward to building on GMI Asphalt’s long-standing reputation for quality workmanship and customer service while continuing to provide reliable infrastructure solutions throughout the region.

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has announced that Peckham Road Corporation (PRC) is a recipient of the 2025 Quality in Construction Award for excellence in asphalt pavement construction. This award projects that meet the highest standards of workmanship, performance, and quality in the asphalt pavement industry.

“The asphalt pavement industry is resolute in its dedication to delivering projects of exceptional quality and performance for the traveling public. Each project honored with a Quality in Construction Award is rigorously evaluated against the highest industry standards, reflecting an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Pat Nelson, 2025 NAPA Chairman, in the press release.

PRC earned this national recognition for the mill and overlay of the Taconic State Parkway through the Towns of LaGrange and Pleasant Valley in Clinton Corners, New York. Partnering closely with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the PRC team incorporated a shim course and utilized a Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) to improve material consistency and compaction results. These efforts contributed to daily compaction bonuses and a rideability bonus on one of the region’s most challenging corridors. The project also demonstrated PRC’s commitment to sustainability. Asphalt mixes incorporated reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), conserving natural resources, reducing emissions, minimizing landfill waste, and enhancing long-term pavement performance.

Despite narrow lanes, active daytime traffic, aging concrete and subbase conditions, and the hilly, winding topography of the Taconic, PRC delivered a smooth, durable, and high-quality asphalt roadway that will serve the traveling public for years to come. This award reflects the dedication, craftsmanship, and teamwork of the entire PRC team and reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence in construction.

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has announced that Palmer Paving Corp. is a recipient of the 2025 Quality in Construction Award for excellence in asphalt pavement construction. The Quality in Construction Award recognizes projects that demonstrate the highest standards of quality, durability, and performance in the asphalt pavement industry.

“The asphalt pavement industry is resolute in its dedication to delivering projects of exceptional quality and performance for the traveling public. Each project honored with a Quality in Construction Award is rigorously evaluated against the highest industry standards, reflecting an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Pat Nelson, 2025 NAPA Chairman, in the press release.

Palmer Paving Corp. earned this national recognition for the mill and overlay of Route 32 through the towns of Hardwick, New Braintree, Ware, and West Brookfield, Massachusetts. To deliver a high-performing and sustainable roadway, the company utilized asphalt mixes incorporating Warm Mix Asphalt and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). These environmentally responsible practices conserve natural resources, reduce emissions, decrease landfill waste, and enhance long-term pavement durability.

Despite a tight construction schedule and heavy traffic conditions throughout the corridor, Palmer Paving Corp. delivered an asphalt roadway built with outstanding workmanship, consistent density, and a clean, uniform finish. This award reflects the dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the entire Palmer Paving team in serving the communities of Massachusetts and the traveling public.

Peckham Industries is proud to announce that the West Stockbridge Plant 71 Pollinator and Meadow Garden has been recognized by Tandem Global and has achieved Certified status. This certification reflects our commitment to conservation practices that support biodiversity, sustainability, and our community. Guided by our Mission and Values, we believe environmental stewardship and business objectives work together.

The Pollinator and Meadow Garden serve as an educational resource highlighting the importance of native plants and pollinators and their vital role within ecosystems and food systems. A diverse range of plant species with varying bloom times supports pollinators throughout different life stages and strengthens ecological communities.

Through initiatives like this, we continue to create long-term positive environmental impacts locally and globally. As we advance conservation efforts, we recognize that every act of conservation matters and helps create environments where nature thrives and ecosystems remain resilient.

Congratulations to Our December SIDE Award Recipients

The SIDE Awards were created to recognize excellence and mastery in Peckham values through both exceptional achievements and everyday efforts. Our members live our values and show up the Peckham Way every day, and that dedication is worthy of recognition. This December we were proud to celebrate several outstanding individuals and a team whose work exemplifies Safety, Integrity, Dedication and Efficiency.

 Meghan Meyer, Bryan Truex, Mike Crowley, Rob Smith, Nick Falcone, Mark Pugliese, Chris Carter, Joe Ingardia and Owen Ince were nominated for a SIDE Award for their teamwork, innovation and commitment. Together they successfully retrofitted our Bronx HMA plant to run Stone Matrix Asphalt for a CTDOT job, something no producer in Connecticut had ever done before.

This achievement required months of preparation including new QC certifications, extensive mix design development, material sourcing, the addition of a dust silo and blower system, and learning how to run an extremely challenging material through the plant. Much of this work took place during long overnight shifts, and the testing process alone resulted in many extended nights. Despite the difficulty, the team produced a near perfect mix every night with zero rejections or issues.

Their efforts continued well beyond the initial project. To meet CTDOT requirements, the Pleasant Valley team adjusted their plant to produce and maintain 3/8” material specifications for nearly the entire year. Customer service remained exceptional throughout even when Waters Construction requested production nearly every night of the week. The team coordinated asphalt and dust deliveries at all hours without interruption. As a result, Peckham became the first producer to successfully deliver SMA for CTDOT and Waters Construction considered our mix the easiest they had ever paved. They praised the consistency, professionalism and top tier service from start to finish. This team’s work embodied Peckham SIDE values at every step and set a new standard for collaboration and commitment.

Raven Arana was nominated for a SIDE Award because she truly exemplifies Peckham By Your Side and lives our core values every single day. Managing the Bronx plant, one of our busiest HMA facilities on a very small footprint, is no easy task. Raven handles it with impressive skill and composure. With constant truck traffic and tight maneuvering space safety is always a top priority and Raven excels at keeping operations organized, controlled and safe for everyone on site.

Her communication is exceptional. She remains in constant contact with customers, truckers, NYSDOT and fellow members to keep the plant running as smoothly as possible. Raven has a strong understanding of our products and when something seems off, she acts with integrity, checks details, asks questions, and ensures customers receive exactly what they need. She is forward thinking and dedicated, reaching out in advance for customer schedules so the plant can stay efficient and avoid overloads. Even on the busiest days her professionalism clerk skills and positive attitude help move customers through the process with minimal issues. Raven plays a critical role in keeping one of our most demanding facilities running smoothly and consistently demonstrates the values of the Peckham family.

Kiko Gonzalez was nominated for a SIDE Award because he represents exactly what we want our culture to look like every single day. He brings a positive can-do attitude to every shift and remains committed to safety, production, and service. Whether he is supporting customers, coordinating trucking or jumping in to assist with repairs, Kiko approaches every task with dedication and care.

Recently Kiko took ownership of a customer inquiry regarding asphalt needs and pricing. Rather than passing the call along or providing a generic response, he listened offered solutions and made the customer feel confident that Peckham was the right partner. His professionalism and genuine care secured the work and strengthened the customer relationship. What sets Kiko apart is his desire to continuously improve to support his team and to elevate customer experience. He lives on the mindset that it is never ‘not my job’ and understands that every interaction shapes how customers see Peckham.

Each of our December SIDE Award recipients demonstrates what it means to live our values and deliver excellence every day. Their dedication, mastery and commitment reflect the very best of the Peckham Way and we are proud to recognize their outstanding contributions.

The SIDE Award honors those who exemplify the values that define who we are at Peckham: Safety, Integrity, Dedication, and Efficiency. The August 2025 SIDE Award recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership, quick thinking, and a strong commitment to our mission. Whether responding in a crisis, supporting major company initiatives, or ensuring our customers and visitors have the best possible experience, these individuals and teams continue to set the standard for excellence at Peckham.

Roger Walters, Josh Edwards, Andres Ramirez and Leonard Germain demonstrated extraordinary teamwork and quick thinking when a driver collapsed outside the booth after arriving with a popped tire. The crew immediately jumped into action, helping the driver into a seat, calling 911, retrieving the nearest AED, and posting someone at the entrance to guide emergency responders. Thanks to their calm, decisive response, the driver received critical care and was transported to a hospital before being flown to an intensive care unit.

Chuck Cuyler’s leadership and Joe Ciliberto’s dedication are key to the success the day 2 of our Peckham Way Tour. They welcomes every guest with enthusiasm and ensures each tour is informative, secure, and personal. By sharing plant history, company stories, and their own experiences, Chuck and Joe create a warm, family feel that reflects everything we stand for. Their commitment to safety and the strong sense of teamwork they foster at Wingdale continue to set a high standard.

Heather Ross’ behind-the-scenes work on the 2025 Safety Summits played a critical role in their success. From managing DOT compliance to coordinating venues, caterers, registration, and logistics, Heather stepped up without hesitation. Her dedication ensured everything ran smoothly. Her integrity, efficiency, and commitment have strengthened our safety culture and made a lasting impact across the company.

Austin Field, Jared Bloom, and Ryan Lapp from Catskill went above and beyond to serve one of our customers during a critical job. Despite plant shutdowns, frozen tanks, and the holiday season, the team coordinated with the customer to reschedule the job, reopened the plant, and carefully brought it back online. By Monday, the team had produced the material needed without issue, helping keep the project on track and the road safe for travelers.

Each of these individuals and teams exemplifies what it means to live our values of safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to drive our company forward and inspire those around them.

Jacques Cranston and Michelle Botticelli are exceptional leaders who truly embody the core values that define Peckham: safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency. Both are recipients of the December SIDE Award, a testament to their outstanding contributions to the company.

In 2024, Jacques took a step in his career by expanding into Rhode Island and forming a partnership with T. Miozzi Paving. Jacques understood that the path to success depended on building strong connections, meeting local needs, and earning the trust of clients and partners. His commitment to building strong relationships and taking ownership of the Bid2Win database has brought consistency and accuracy to our estimating process. Jacques’ focus on safety, integrity, and efficiency has raised the bar for success across the company. His dedication to excellence earned him the SIDE Award, recognizing his hard work and leadership.

Michelle Botticelli has been an integral part of Peckham for over twenty years, consistently demonstrating our values in all aspects of her work. Whether she’s planning important events like Senior Leadership meetings or handling facility management and emergency situations, Michelle’s dedication to safety and efficiency ensures that everything runs smoothly. Her ability to respond to urgent needs, even outside normal working hours, and her unwavering commitment to integrity have made her a trusted and invaluable member of the team.

Both Jacques and Michelle are great examples of how safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency contribute to our continued success. Their leadership, hard work, and dedication to Peckham’s values continue to inspire those around them and set the standard for excellence within our company.

We are proud to announce that Steve Benton, our Corporate Director of Safety, has been awarded the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award at the NSSGA Legislative Policy Forum in Washington DC. This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting proactive safety and health practices in the industry.

Steve is highly regarded for his strong dedication to safety. His leadership in the NSSGA’s Health & Safety Committee has played a crucial role in promoting safety initiatives throughout the organization. Some key accomplishments of his include developing a safety charter that applies across the company and leading an annual refresher training for all members. These efforts have significantly enhanced our commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Thanks to Steve’s efforts, we are nearing world-class safety performance levels, with impressive reductions in both recordable incident rates and lost time incident rates. Additionally, 60% of our employees are now trained in lifesaving first-aid techniques, reflecting the strong safety culture that Steve has built.

Join us in congratulating Steve Benton on this well-deserved recognition for his exceptional contributions to safety and health throughout our company!