Exhibit 32

Certification Pursuant To

Rule 13a-14(b)/15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To

Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Astec Industries, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned, J. Don Brock and David C. Silvious certify, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)/15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002, that:

(1)   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 /s/ J. Don Brock

 J. Don Brock

 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

 (Principal Executive Officer)

 November 9, 2012

 /s/ David C. Silvious

 Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer

 Principal Financial Officer

 November 9, 2012