Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Greensboro, NC
Thompson-Arthur has been a trusted leader in construction and paving since 1951, delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across North Carolina and Virginia. Our expertise spans asphalt production, bridge construction, and comprehensive paving services, supported by 250+ employees and 9 strategically located asphalt plants. We prioritize safety, quality, and integrity, evidenced by our 4,000,000 man-hours without a lost-time incident in 2016. As part of CRH Americas Materials, we combine regional focus with global resources to manage projects from start to finish.Our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has earned us multiple North Carolina Department of Transportation awards and the Prime Contractor of the Year title. With over 70 years of experience, we remain dedicated to building safer, more resilient communities through advanced materials and proven methodologies. Our team includes second- and third-generation employees who embody our CHAMPS values: Courage, Heart, Attitude, Mind, Pride, and Sacrifice.
Services
Asphalt Paving
Bridge Construction
Sand Production
Concrete Recycling
Road Construction
Material Supply
Design-Build Projects
Quality Control Testing
Commercial Paving
Highway Projects
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We maintain 9 asphalt plants producing over 1,000,000 tons of quality asphalt annually
- Our team includes employees with 40+ years of industry experience
- We've achieved 4,000,000 man-hours without a lost-time incident
- We hold multiple North Carolina Department of Transportation safety and quality awards
- Our QA/QC labs ensure compliance with NCDOT, FAA, and federal specifications
Associations and certifications
- NAPA Diamond Achievement Commendation
Services
Asphalt Paving
We deliver comprehensive asphalt paving services for highways, commercial properties, and private developments. Our 9 strategically located plants produce over one million tons annually, featuring NAPA-certified quality control labs. With specialized equipment and experienced crews, we ensure durable, specification-compliant surfaces for roads, parking lots, and airfields.
Bridge Construction
Our bridge construction division specializes in concrete structures with decades of regional expertise. We handle complete design-build projects from foundations to superstructures. Our crews utilize advanced engineering techniques while maintaining strict safety protocols, ensuring long-lasting infrastructure that meets federal and state transportation requirements.
Material Supply
We provide a full range of construction materials including hot mix asphalt, sand products, and recycled aggregates. Our quality control system ensures compliance with NCDOT and FAA standards. With multiple distribution points across North Carolina and Virginia, we guarantee timely delivery of materials for projects of any scale.
Concrete Recycling
Our recycling facilities process broken concrete and asphalt for reuse in construction projects. We offer cost-effective solutions through material repurposing while maintaining environmental responsibility. This service includes processing, grading, and supplying recycled aggregates for base layers and other construction applications.
Quality Control Testing
Each asphalt plant features a fully equipped QA/QC lab staffed by certified technicians. We conduct rigorous testing to meet or exceed NCDOT, FAA, and federal specifications. Our laboratories ensure consistent product quality through continuous monitoring of asphalt mixtures and aggregate properties.
People
Larry Brickey
President, APAC-Atlantic, Inc.
With decades of leadership experience in construction materials, Larry oversees Thompson-Arthur's strategic direction while maintaining commitment to safety and quality standards established over 70 years of operations.
Kevin Welch
Sales Manager
As asphalt sales leader, Kevin manages material distribution and pricing strategies. He coordinates production schedules across 9 plants while ensuring customer needs align with our quality control protocols.
Steve Urnikis
Vice President & General Manager
Steve directs daily operations across all Thompson-Arthur divisions, implementing CRH's best practices while maintaining local responsiveness to North Carolina and Virginia infrastructure projects.
Leonard Conway
Chief Estimator
With extensive highway project experience, Leonard leads cost estimation for complex construction bids, ensuring accurate pricing that maintains our competitive edge while guaranteeing project profitability.
Marvin Hylton
QA/QC Supervisor
Marvin oversees material testing operations across all plants, maintaining NAPA Diamond Achievement standards through rigorous quality control processes and laboratory staff training programs.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide asphalt paving, bridge construction, highway projects, sand production, and complete infrastructure development from design through execution.
Where are your service areas?
We operate throughout central North Carolina including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Burlington, plus Danville, Virginia.
What asphalt prices do you charge?
Current pricing: Surface Mixes $87/ton, Base/Binder Mixes $83/ton, Cold Mix $180/ton (plus applicable taxes).
Do you have safety certifications?
We've achieved 4,000,000 man-hours without lost-time incidents and hold multiple NCDOT safety awards.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
With 250+ employees and 9 asphalt plants, we manage multi-million dollar infrastructure projects from start to finish.
What quality standards do you meet?
All plants maintain NAPA Diamond Achievement Commendation and meet NCDOT, FAA, and federal specification requirements.
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