History

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History
Our Journey Begins

Precious owner Paul Polito started Tucson Asphalt out of his garage. Using flyers in mailboxes to get business.

1996

The company grew to seven employees, and we purchased our very first paving machine.

1998
Photo of Tucson Asphalt Contractors first paving machine

In the early 2000s, most of the company work was for the larger contractors in Tucson.

2000
Photo of Tucson Asphalt Contractor employee working on road

Perfected “Green Asphalt™.”

2006
Photo of Tucson Asphalt Contractor team using patented Green Asphalt

We had our first significant paving job at the Dove Mountain Center.

2007
Photo of Tucson Asphalt Contractors employees working at Dove Mountain Center

Bought our building at 2425 West Curtis Road and made significant modifications.

We started the “Street Print®” – genuine stamped asphalt.

2010
Two photos of Tucson Asphalt Contractors first building

The company strictly went to paving-only projects.

2011
Photo of a paved road

Toward the end of the year, the company became “Employee-Owned” (ESOP).

2020
Photo of Tucson Asphalt Contractors employee reviewing paperwork for ESOP

The company has grown to 40 full-time employees.

2022
Photo of parking stops on freshly paved asphalt

After two decades, the company moved to two new locations: Valencia Road and Nogales Highway. In addition, the company reached a milestone of 55 full-time employees.

2023
Photo of a new Tucson Asphalt Contractors building