July 2026 | Reading time: 7 min.

Bayerische Asphaltmischwerke (bam) has replaced its existing asphalt mixing plant in the Upper Palatinate region with astate-of-the-art Benninghoven RPP 3000 Plus plant with lateral loading silo. Thanks to its integrated hot gas generator technology, the asphalt mixing plant can achieve RAP feed rates of up to 100% – all while comfortably staying within emission limits. It also enables the production of reduced-temperature asphalt, also known as warm mix asphalt or low-temperature asphalt, through the use of surfactant additives and foam bitumen. Bam is using these sustainable solutions from Benninghoven, which help reduce the carbon footprint of asphalt production, to ensure the long-term viability of its Luhe-Wildenau site.

Founded in Munich in 1969, Bayerische Asphaltmischwerke GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft für Straßenbaustoffe is one of Germany’s leading asphalt producers, with 5 branches and around 40 production sites, delivering high-quality asphalt products tailored to a wide range of customer needs. As a driver of innovation, the company champions cost-effective, low-emission and resource-efficient solutions in asphalt mix production, relying on partners who share that ambition by providing innovative technological solutions.

A trusted partnership

bam and Benninghoven have been working together on joint products since the 1980s, including recent ones in Würzburg-Fuchsstadt and Mühldorf-Mettenheim – always with the goal of combining efficiency and sustainability. For the new asphalt mixing plant in Luhe-Wildenau, Benninghoven presented a compelling concept that met bam’s exacting quality standards, factoring in the plant’s height restrictions and the integration of existing plant components.

Perfectly equipped to meet all customer needs

Thanks to these newly integrated technologies, the company is now set up for maximum flexibility, able to produce a broad range of products with outstanding efficiency, precision and process reliability. The range extends from rolled asphalt mixes of widely varying compositions to reduced-temperature asphalt. This makes it possible to meet virtually all customer requirements and needs comprehensively. This delivers real economic value for bam, which, as a reliable supplier to the road construction industry, must respond swiftly to shifting customer demands.

Workplace safety is a top priority

Benninghoven asphalt mixing plants, with an average service life of 30 years or more, are known not only for their consistent performance and high quality, but also for putting employees’ needs at the forefront. After all, day in day out, it’s the employees who ensure that every component of the mixing plant runs smoothly, allowing customers to be served promptly and reliably with the asphalt mix they need. In the Upper Palatinate region too, the ergonomic operating concept ensures easy maintenance and optimal accessibility to all areas thanks to its thoughtfully arranged components. The comprehensive workplace safety concept has a noticeable, positive impact on day-to-day operations.