NUSTAR AND ROAD SCIENCE TO WORK TOGETHER ON ASPHALT DEVELOPMENT, SUPPLY AND MARKETING INITIATIVES

SAN ANTONIO, July 27, 2010 – NuStar Asphalt Refining, LLC and Road Science LLC today announced a joint effort in which the two companies will work together in the development, supply, and marketing of asphalt products. The agreement will bring together NuStar’s extensive asphalt production and distribution system and technical and specialty asphalt products business, with Road Science’s portfolio of innovative system products, technical services and industry expertise, all in an effort to bring superior pavement solutions to their respective customers. San Antonio-based NuStar is one of the largest asphalt refiners and marketers in the United States. The company has asphalt refineries in Paulsboro, NJ, and Savannah, GA, which have a combined throughput capacity of 104,000 barrels per day. The company also produces its own line of high-quality asphalt products, and has an extensive terminal system to store and distribute millions of barrels of asphalt products throughout the country.

Road Science, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is one of the leading innovation and technology service providers for the road paving industry. The company focuses on pavement preservation and maintenance, recycling, rehabilitation, and material technologies. Road Science also has a world-class research and development laboratory in Tulsa, which will service the venture by providing research & development, formulation support, mix design services, performance testing and forensics capabilities.

“This venture brings the best of both worlds together for a strong presence in the asphalt marketplace,” said Curt Anastasio, president and CEO of NuStar. “Both companies bring innovative designs and strong technical and marketing resources to the venture. And it will allow NuStar to expand our asphalt product slate and geographic reach across the country. We are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship with the Road Science team.”

“We are very excited to have NuStar as a partner.” said Frank Panzer, Road Science CEO. ”Their numerous manufacturing and supply facilities across the country will help provide a consistent supply of quality asphalt and enable Road Science to more efficiently commercialize new technology offerings as well as deliver our existing system products the market knows and trusts. In addition, NuStar possesses a strong operational and technical group that will complement our focus on delivering effective pavement solutions.”

About NuStar NuStar Energy L.P. is a publicly traded, limited partnership based in San Antonio, with 8,417 miles of crude oil and refined product pipelines; 89 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products and specialty liquids; and two asphalt refineries with a combined throughput capacity of 104,000 barrels per day. The partnership’s combined system has over 93 million barrels of storage capacity. One of the largest asphalt refiners and marketers in the U.S. and the second largest independent liquids terminal operator in the nation, NuStar has operations in the United States, the Netherlands Antilles, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit NuStar Energy L.P.’s Web site at www.nustarenergy.com.

About Road Science Road Science LLC, a privately held company based in Tulsa, OK, is the leading technology company for the road paving industry, employing over 100 technical and marketing professionals. The company focuses on preservation and maintenance, recycling, rehabilitation and material technologies through a solution suite of technical and professional services, branded products and process methods. The company’s world class, AASHTO R18 certified, lab is key to the development of new products and processes that enable agency customers to build and maintain better, safer, longer lasting roads with lower overall life cycle costs and less user delays. For more information, visit Road Science’s web site at www.roadsciencellc.com.

The July 2010 issue of Better Roads magazine has an interesting article about how the Utah Department of Transportation estimates that it saved more than $1.2 million with the Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) process for SR-68 near Saratoga Springs – compared to remove-and-replace reconstruction. Click here to see the rest of the story . To see how Road Science can assist in your rehabilitation projects, click here.

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In an endeavor to deepen our continued strategic commitment to the customer, the goal of the new Customer Service Department (CSD) is to enable our organization to manage projects in a professional manner, providing additional value to customers and the ultimate customer experience.

The following is an interview with Dennis Sneath, the Manager of Road Science’s new Customer Service Department.

What most excites you about the implementation of the new CSD?

Dennis: I am most excited about the opportunities & challenges associated with establishing the CSD, being able to develop a supply chain management (SCM) tool that will give anyone with questions, problems, or RS information needs a tool to provide them with a solution.

How do you envision the CSD impacting daily operations and/or future business with customers?

Dennis: The CSD will maintain & support a single call-in number. With courteous, quick, & accurate responses, this will ensure that current customers enjoy doing business with us and encourage potential customers to work with such a client-focused organization. Also with the development of the SCM tool, it will provide information for projects that will proactively identify any needs for a customer’s project. One chief aim of the CSD is to provide the customer with the tools they need to get them to view RS as their supplier of choice.

Some of the CSD’s main responsibilities will be to:

• Continually define internal & external customer needs
• Develop & manage a SCM tool
• Compile & communicate internal & external project requirements
• Purchase non-asphalt raw materials as needed
• Maintain relationships with all customer segments
• Support the 1-877-354-1851 number for customers
• Be single contact point for incoming producer info
• Assist Accounting in reconciling sales info

Road Science introduces BondTekk^™, the next generation in bonded pavement applications for the road paving industry.

BondTekk^™ is a suite of technologies supporting a broad range of bonded pavement applications that can be used with various mix types and incorporate performance-related specifications to best address Agencies’ unique needs and preferences.

Today, Agencies are in need of more cost-effective solutions for potholes, cracking and rutting pavements; While applicators seek increased volume of available work, better equipment utilization and attractive margins. BondTekk applications:

• Provide clear and measurable benefits to alternative methods
• Can be used with various mix types & incorporate performance-related specifications
• Can be applied using existing spray pavers
• Are supported by strong technology and necessary services, like
  1. Marketing
  2. Site assessment
  3. Training
  4. Mix design
  5. Formulation
  6. Plant support and
  7. Quality control

With numerous projects already being placed to date, many players in the road paving industry are already feeling the benefits of this next generation of bonded pavements.

Click here for more details about the BondTekk suite of technologies. Or contact a Road Science representative here for more information.

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Recently, Road Science teamed with the Dunn Company in Mason County, IL, on a recycling project using Road Science’s ReFlex^® emulsion technology. The Wirtgen 3800 CR (modified 2200, Vogele screed) was used to pave the road. This link on YouTube shows the entire process, from the emulsion tanker to the recycling equipment. Impressive to note is now quickly the process occurs and how compact the equipment is.