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New DVD Fulfills ACPA Safety Training Requirement       10/10/2011
Work continues on the final stages of the new ACPA Operator Safety Presentation DVD, which will become the mandatory education requirement beginning January 1, 2012 for all operators seeking ACPA certification or recertification.



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Seeking Qualified Candidates       10/10/2011
The ACPA is currently seeking qualified individuals to run for the position of ACPA Regional Board Member.


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ACPA Joins California Concrete Pumpers Alliance       10/10/2011
If you own a concrete pumping business in the state of California, you’re probably held to some of the most intrusive and complicated regulations than all of the other 49 states—especially when it comes to complying with California’s stringent diesel emission regulations.

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ACPA Video Shows That the Future of Concrete Construction Is Concrete Pumping       07/11/2011
A new video produced by the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is now available for members to use as a promotional tool.

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ACPA Membership Directory to Include New Feature for Members        07/11/2011
The upcoming 2011-2012 ACPA Membership Directory will contain a new feature section, Professional Resources, which will allow ACPA members greater access to ACPA member services such as accounting, appraisals, boom inspections, insurance, financing, new and used equipment, accessories and other related concrete pumping interests.


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Revamped “Why Pump Concrete?” Brochure Outlines the Benefits of Concrete Pumping        07/11/2011
An updated version of the ACPA brochure “Why Pump Concrete” has now been added to the ACPA’s educational and promotional library of materials and is available to its membership.


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Continuing Education Requirement to Change for Operator Certification       07/11/2011
Beginning January 1, 2012 a new element to the safety training education requirement for ACPA Operator Certification will be added to include completion of the ACPA Operator Safety Presentation Program.


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ACPA Operator Safety Seminars        07/11/2011
“Although the new ACPA Operator Safety Presentation Program DVD is a great alternative to attending a live presentation since it affords easier access to safety training, it still cannot capture the interaction benefit of attending a live safety seminar,” says executive director Christi Collins.

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ACPA Joins “I Make America” Campaign       07/11/2011
This spring, the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) signed on to join the “I Make America” campaign, which was created by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) for the purpose of sending a unified message to members of Congress about the critical importance that passage of a fully-funded multi-year highway bill represents to the recovery of the U.S. Economy.


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ACPA Elects 2011 Board of Directors       04/1/2011
The Board of Directors of the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) held its Executive Board election immediately following the ACPA annual membership meeting, January 18, 2011.



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ACPA Awards       04/1/2011
The ACPA awarded four individuals with this year�s 2011 �Pioneer Award� at its annual membership meeting on January 18, 2011.

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ACPA 2010 Safe Operator of the Year Award       04/1/2011
Receiving this year�s award for outstanding achievement in concrete pump safety was James Osterman of Original Concrete Pumping in Bensenville, Illinois.


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Why Can't I Use My Boom As A Crane?        12/21/2010
During the times when a piece of equipment is not in service, it is understandable that the owner would want to find ways to earn money by keeping it busy.This has led to evidence in 2010 that some owners of truck-mounted concrete boom pumps have used them in applications that would normally be performed by a crane.

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Important Change to the 17-Foot Rule       12/21/2010
The U.S. Department of Labor has made a change to the Federal Code of Regulations regarding crane safety.While concrete pumps are specifically excluded from the new regulations, the hazards for cranes and pumps are similar, including booming into power lines.Like cranes, the number one cause of fatal accidents with pumps is electrocution.

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Spring Board Meeting Held In Conjunction with Conexpo       12/21/2010
The ACPA will hold its 2011 Spring Board Meeting the day before the opening of Conexpo/Conagg on March 21, 2011.

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New Changes Coming to Operator Certification Program       12/21/2010
Beginning January 01, 2012, ACPA certified operators will need to fulfill continuing education safety training as a requirement for recertification.

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Have Your Pumps Traveled Less Than 7,500 Miles This Year?       12/21/2010
If so, you may be eligible to receive a rebate of 100 percent on the total federal fuel tax you paid in 2010including actual road miles.

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Concrete Pumps Featured in Guide on Sustainability       12/21/2010
The U.S. Green Concrete Council (USGCC) recently released its second book The Sustainable Concrete Guide Applications, which features a special segment on the sustainable benefits that derive from using concrete pumps in lieu of other methods to place concrete.

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Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony Moves to New Night       12/21/2010
The 2011 ACPA Annual Membership Meeting/Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception will move to the first night of the WORLD OF CONCRETE show, Tuesday, January 18 from 5:307:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.

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Free WOC Seminar - Outsell Your Competition!       12/21/2010
Learn the inside strategies on how to set yourself apart from your competition without just selling the lowest price.

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Have You Visited the Members Only Section of the Website?       09/24/2010
Ever wonder what you might be missing? Only ACPA members have access to this exclusive section of the website www.concretepumpers.com, which is filled with lots of useful downloadable forms, documents and information:

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Would You Like to Have a Voice in Shaping the Future of the Industry?       09/24/2010
Become an ACPA Board Member! Serving on the ACPA Board of Directors is your opportunity to participate at a higher level of member involvement by voicing your opinion on important issues affecting the pumping industry. You will also gain valuable knowledge on many issues such as legislation, safety and regulatory matters affecting your business as well as being able to share experiences with other pumpers from all across the U.S. and Canada. These relationships can create lasting friendships, which promise to enrich your life and help you to better yourself in business.

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Think You Know What It Costs to Pump a Job?       09/24/2010
ACPA Board Member Matt Kaminsky, co-owner of ACI Concrete Placement in Olathe, Kansas, has developed a generic cost calculator for determining profitability associated with each pumping job. The spreadsheet contains line-by-line simple instructions for inputting each job cost such as labor, fuel, equipment payment, overhead, etc. and calculates the percentage of profit or (loss) based on the total billing of the job.

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ACPA Members Voice Approval for Changes to Certification Program       08/2/2010
Recently, ACPA members were asked to participate in a survey regarding their use of the ACPA Operator Certification program after several dramatic changes were implemented January 1, 2010 , including adding a four-hour safety training requirement.

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Excise Tax Audit Update       08/2/2010
Have you purchased a concrete pump within the past three years? If so, you might receive a notice from the IRS regarding a Form 720 examination for retail excise tax.

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Recognition for Safety Trained Operators       08/2/2010
Operators who attend an ACPA Safety Seminar, complete the six series tests of the Certification Prep DVDs, or who are graduates of the ACPA Operator Training Program will now receive a hardhat decal stating "ACPA Safety Trained" as a badge of distinction for their accomplishment.

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Certification Survey Results Set Benchmark for Industry Awareness       08/2/2010
According to the recent ACPA certification survey results, only 60 percent of participating members use certification as a means to secure work and just 19 percent of the respondents had experienced certification as requirement for a recent pumping job.

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Tennessee Pumper Appointed       08/2/2010
At the ACPA spring board meeting, Jon Kemp of Concrete Pump Partners LLC in Nashville, Tennessee was appointed to serve in a one-year vacancy position as "pumper at large" on the ACPA Board of Directors.

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ACPA Presents Awards       04/12/2010
Each year, the ACPA recognizes one outstanding concrete pump operator for his or her exemplary safety achievements, and to who have demonstrated a devotion to their field.

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ARB Gives Relief to Off-Road Construction Equipment Owners       04/12/2010
Air Resources Board executive officer James N. Goldstene issued the following statement recently:

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In Memoriam Steve Merli, Sr.       04/12/2010
Steve Merli, Sr., ACPA member and founder of Merli Concrete Pumping, passed away on December 12, 2009 after a long illness.

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Tax Incentives for Pumpers       04/12/2010
Congress extends the amount that small businesses may write-off for capital expenditures under Section 179: $134,000 in 2010.

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In Memoriam: Bernard J. "Butch" Pietrini       04/12/2010
Bernard J. "Butch" Pietrini, 62, of Villanova, Pennsylvania, president of the King of Prussia Equipment Corporation and vice-president of B. Pietrini & Sons Inc., died January 1, at Jefferson University Hospital.

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ACPA Certification Video Promotes Safety Through Education        04/12/2010
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has produced a new video "INSIST ON IT" that encourages the use of certified operators when using or hiring a concrete pump.

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ACPA Announces New Jobsite Safety Poster       04/12/2010
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce another addition to its expansive repertoire of concrete pump safety training materials with the newly released Concrete Pumping Jobsite Safety Poster.

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Free Seminar Delivers $ensible Insight Into Industry Economics       04/12/2010
"You can no longer depend on the equity in your equipment to realize a profit in this business, in today's world you have to make money at what you do pumping concrete if you plan to survive" says Ed Lothamer, current president of EDL Equipment, Inc. and past concrete pump fleet owner.

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ACPA Members Elect Board of Directors       04/12/2010
Members of the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) recently elected new pumper-at-large directors Wayne Bylsma, Cherokee Concrete Pumping, Hampton, Georgia; and Matt Kaminsky, ACI Concrete Placement, Wichita, Kansas to the ACPA Board of Directors.

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ACPA Board of Directors Elects Officers       04/12/2010
The Board of Directors of the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) held their Executive Board Election immediately following the ACPA Annual Membership Meeting, February 3, 2010.

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All Pumped Up!       12/22/2009
This past September, the ACPA held its 2009 Educational Conference, "Pumping MORE Knowledge Into Your Business." The event, building off of the 2007 Conference, was another huge success, with over 149 attendees from all over North America, including Panama.

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New Operator Study Guide CD       12/22/2009
Operators preparing for the ACPA Operator Certification Exam now have the option of studying for the test with the help of an audio CD of the ACPA Operator Study Guide.

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Safety Training Requirement for Certification in Effect        12/22/2009
Beginning January 01, 2010, the four-hour ACPA sanctioned safety training requirement will take effect as a prerequisite for operators taking the ACPA Operator Certification Test.

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2009 Concrete Pumping Industry Survey Results Presented at "Dollars and $ense" Seminar       12/22/2009
The 2009 American Concrete Pumping Association's Industry Survey provides detailed results of concrete pumping contractors' operated rental rates for boom pumps and trailer pumps. It also provides information on operator pay scales throughout the country.

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Pumper Needs Help       12/22/2009
Joel Garbacik of Vermont Concrete Pumping, a small pump company in central Vermont, was involved in an accident which left him severely injured, with third degree burns on over 30 percent of his upper body.

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Surviving a Tough Economy - Part 2 of 2       10/08/2009
Surviving in the Heartland - The Kansas-Missouri area has not escaped the economic doldrums. According to Matt Kaminsky, one of the owners of ACI Concrete Placement, LLC, business has been tight and "jobs are still tight." "For example," he explained, "four jobs we had scheduled are on hold due to a lack of money. These were all commercial ventures, including a water park that was originally set to cost $780 million. Well, they've downsized the project, again due to a lack of funding."

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Help Wanted       10/08/2009
The ACPA is currently seeking qualified individuals to run for the 2010-2011 ACPA Board of Directors Election.

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Have You Ever Attended an ACPA Board Meeting?       10/07/2009
If you are an ACPA member and have never attended an ACPA Board Meeting you may not only be missing out on a unique opportunity to have a voice in shaping the future of the concrete pumping industry, but you may also find your involvement personally and professionally rewarding by the relationships you will foster and the knowledge you will receive.

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ACPA Launches Certification Promotion Program       10/7/2009
The ACPA has begun launching an industry-wide promotion of the ACPA Certified Operator Program, informing contractors on the benefits of using certified operators when pumping concrete. The promotion encourages contractors to choose companies whose operators are ACPA certified when selecting a pumping service for their jobs.

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Added Member Benefit       10/07/2009
For a limited time, ACPA members may post a classified ad free of charge on the new ACPA blog site "The Hopper": www.atthehopper.com.

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Survival In A Tough Economy       07/20/2009
The infrastructure stimulus plan has given the construction industry hope of recovery. To date, it has been slow in getting enough momentum so that all of the industry is benefiting.

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Yes We Can! Northern California Pumpers Ready for Work       07/20/2009
Many San Francisco Bay area pumpers are now safetytrained, ACPA-certified, and ready to pump concrete after attending
the ACPA Operator Safety Seminar held at the Schwing America facility in Livermore, California on April 18, 2009.

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ACPA is Now on Facebook!       06/22/2009
American Concrete Pumping Association now has its very own "fan" page on the world's most popular social networking site - Facebook!

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New Changes Coming to ACPA Certification Program       06/1/2009
Major changes are in store for the ACPA Certification Program. In an effort to increase the safety awareness level of Certified Concrete Pump Operators, beginning January 01, 2010 the following will take effect.

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ACPA Presents Awards       04/07/2009
Three 2009 ACPA Pioneer Awards were awarded recently at the ACPA Annual Membership Meeting.

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ACPA Presents Operator of the Year Award       04/07/2009
Each year, the ACPA presents the Operator of the Year Award to the ACPA Certified Concrete Operator whose outstanding performance, dedication, and exemplary safety record are outstanding amongst their peers.

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ACPA WOC Seminar Success       04/07/2009
Three seminars were sponsored by the American Concrete Pumping Association during this year's World of Concrete: Concrete Pump Operator Safety; Co-Worker Safety When Working With a Concrete Pump on the Job; and What's In Your Wallet 101 The Basics.

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ACPA Elects Officers and Directors       04/07/2009
Newly elected regional board members officially took office and new general board members were elected at the 2009 American Concrete Pumping Association's Annual Membership Meeting held on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009, at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.

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ACPA Certification and Re-Certification Tests Updated       03/27/2009
The ACPA Certification Committee has made several updates and revisions to the ACPA Certification and Re-Certification tests which are reflected in Version 01.09 of each test.

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Revised ACPA Safety Manual       03/27/2009
Version 6.0.1 of the ACPA Safety Manual Series (English and Spanish versions) is now available for distribution to the concrete pumping industry.

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American Concrete Pumping Association Launches Online Safety Store       07/6/2006
After months of development, the American Concrete Pumping Association has made it easier for you to get access to concrete pumping safety information.

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The ACPA Takes a Position       07/6/2006
With the release of its official position papers, the American Concrete Pumping Association will make its position known on many issues relating to the concrete pumping industry.

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New Safety DVD Released by the American Concrete Pumping Association       07/6/2006
The verdict is inthe more you know, the safer it gets. At least that is the message being promoted by the ACPA with the release of its latest DVD, "The More You Know, The Safer It Gets."

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New Outrigger Safety bulletin available       04/3/2006
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released two new safety bulletins "Setting Outriggers to Prevent Accidents" and "Setting Outriggers to Prevent Accidents II - Shortrigging".

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Revised Co-Worker Safety CD/DVD       03/31/2006
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has just released new versions of the ACPA "Co-Worker Safety Training" CD and the "Co-Worker Safety Rules" DVD.

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Industry News
Schwing Adds to Call Center Staff       10/10/2011
Schwing has added Ricardo Sandoval to their call center staff at the company’s North American Headquarters in White Bear, Minnesota.

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Putzmeister Pro-Tech Offers Used Equipment Specials        10/10/2011
Putzmeister America’s Pro-Tech Certified Pre-owned Equipment Center is now offering monthly specials on used equipment via their E-Tracker e-mail.



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SANY Heavy Industry Joins Forbes World’s Most Innovative Companies List       10/10/2011
SANY Heavy Industry Company is pleased to announce its recognition on the Forbes World’s Most Innovative Companies List.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Announces Remaining 2011 Service School Dates        10/10/2011
Putzmeister America, Inc. announces its remaining service school schedule for 2011.



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Federation of Women Contractors Announces 2011 Board of Directors       10/10/2011
The Federation of Women Contractors (FWC), a 100+ member organization comprised of women-owned and -run construction contractors, announced their 2011 Board of Directors.

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Putzmeister Brazil, Ltda. Moves to New, Larger Facility       10/10/2011
Putzmeister Brazil, Ltda. (PMB), a subsidiary of Putzmeister America, Inc., has moved to a new, larger facility due to increased production needs for the sales and service of the complete range of Putzmeister, Allentown Shotcrete Technology and Esser Pipe Technology equipment in Brazil.



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Dave Wright Named General Manager of Concrete Pump Division at SANY America        10/10/2011
For the past year and a half, David Wright has been working quietly behind the scenes of the American concrete pumping sector, buried deep within the inner workings of Chinese concrete pump truck manufacturer SANY.



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Concrete JSI Focuses on Resilient Construction with Key Organizations: Industry-wide collaboration promotes need for resilient, sustainable structures       10/10/2011
The Concrete Joint Sustainability Initiative (Concrete JSI) met in late June 2011 in Washington, D.C. to identify potential new industry partners and opportunities in support of advancing concrete’s resiliency, sustainability and versatility.

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Jon Bammann Named Stationary Pump Product Manager at SANY America        10/10/2011
SANY America is pleased to announce Jon Bammann has joined the company as stationary pump product manager for North America.

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Noah Brumbley Named North American Service Manager at SANY America       10/10/2011
SANY America is pleased to announce Noah Brumbley has joined the company’s concrete pump truck division as the North American service manager.

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Roger Anderson Named Sales & Marketing Director of CPT Division at SANY America       10/10/2011
SANY America is pleased to announce Roger Anderson has become the sales & marketing director for the company’s concrete pump truck division. Previously, Anderson led Schwing America’s sales efforts as national sales manager for 14 years.



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Cemstone Adds Olin to Safety and Environmental Services Team        07/11/2011
Cemstone, an upper Midwest leader in readymixed, engineered and architectural concrete, as well as aggregates, has hired Alex Olin as its safety/environmental coordinator.

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Schwing Extends Free Shipping Guarantee        07/11/2011
Schwing has extended its guarantee of free shipment of Genuine Schwing Parts if the part is out of stock at the time of a customer order.

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Tracsa Group Represents Schwing in Mexico        07/11/2011
Tracsa Group, a multi-national equipment distributor, now represents Schwing products in Mexico.

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Enviro-Systems Launches New Website        07/11/2011
Enviro-Systems, a Georgia-based company that supplies liquid and powder concrete pump primers, additives, cleaners and cleanout bags has launched a new e-commerce website where customers can purchase and obtain information on products that will assist them when performing a concrete pumping operation.


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Cemstone Adds Jack Mickelson as Account Representative       07/11/2011
Cemstone has hired Jack Mickelson as an account representative. Mickelson will be assisting with various sales and marketing initiatives, and will report to Dave Cave, central division manager of Wisconsin.



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STAR Concrete Pumping Company Acquired by Abacus Financial        07/11/2011
Abacus Financial, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, announces the completed acquisition of STAR Concrete Pumping Company, creating a leading force in concrete pumping delivery services throughout the U.S., Canada, and the northern part of South America.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Awards Latin American Distributors at ConExpo-Con/AGG        07/11/2011
At Putzmeister America’s Latin America and Caribbean distributor meeting held during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2011, two Latin American distributors were acknowledged for their sales and service accomplishments over the past year.


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Cemstone Promotes Fritz to General Manager, Contractor Supply        07/11/2011
Cemstone has promoted Jason Fritz to the position of general manager, Cemstone Contractor Supply (CCS).


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New Schwing Regional Manager for Latin America        07/11/2011
Schwing America has announced the appointment of Cesar Palomino as regional manager for Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.

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Schwing Announces Regional Manager for Latin America        07/11/2011
Schwing America has announced the appointment of Jorge H. Beals as regional manager for Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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Putzmeister Boom Pumps Help Cool Fukushima Daiichi Plant Reactors        07/11/2011
Putzmeister America, along with its parent company, Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH (PCP), and the Putzmeister subsidiary in Japan, worked together as part of a global effort to help contain the damaged nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March.



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New Website Supports Schwings Latin American Sales and Marketing       04/1/2011
Schwing America has developed a new website as a resource for its Latin American customers and prospects.


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Wayne Allen Wins Pioneer Award from ACPA       04/1/2011
Wayne Allen, Putzmeister Americas South Central regional sales manager, was awarded the American Concrete Pumping Associations (ACPA) Pioneer Award on Tuesday, January 18, during World of Concrete 2011 at the ACPAs Annual Meeting.


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Sany America Celebrates Phase One Completion of Peachtree City Facility       04/1/2011
Despite tornado warnings and impending severe weather, two governors from opposite sides of the world joined with other local and foreign dignitaries and invited guests here on Monday, February 28, to celebrate completion of the first phase of construction of Sany Americas North American headquarters and assembly building.

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Schwing Announces New Parts Manager       04/1/2011
Glen Grabowski has been promoted to spare parts sales manager for concrete equipment manufacturer Schwing America.

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Putzmeister America, Inc.s Director of Engineering Receives ConcretePumping.coms Lifetime Achievement Award       04/1/2011
Putzmeister Americas director of engineering, Jim Bury, received ConcretePumping.Coms Lifetime Achievement Award on January 18, 2011 at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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ASCC to Hold Annual CEO Forum at Pinehurst       04/1/2011
The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its annual CEO Forum June 16-19, 2011 at the Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina.

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Schwing Appoints New Regional Manager        04/1/2011
Jack Lusty has been appointed regional manager for Schwing America, covering an 11-state territory that includes Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Appoints New Director of Customer Support and New National Sales Manager of Thom-Katts & Used Equipment       04/1/2011
Putzmeister America, Inc. announces Doug Brunet as director of customer support, and Drew Williams as national sales manager of Thom-Katts & Used Equipment.

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Concrete Pump Store Offers More than Used Pumps       12/21/2010
A new website details the many services offered at the Concrete Pump Store.

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Schwing Adds Support to Mexican Operation       12/21/2010
Schwing America has added a staff member to its Mexican office.

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Cemstone Adds Murphy to Safety and Environmental Services Team       12/21/2010
Cemstone, an Upper Midwest leader in ready mix, engineered and architectural concrete, as well as aggregates,has hired Patrick Murphy as its safety/environmental coordinator.

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Kenneth C. Hover Named President of American Concrete Institute       12/21/2010
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces Kenneth C. Hover, Ph.D., P.E., as its new president.

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Moves Operations to Putzmeister America, Inc.       12/21/2010
To take advantage of the larger facilities and support available, Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. is moving its operations to Putzmeister America, Inc.s headquarters in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.


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Putzmeister America, Inc. Offers Beneficial Structural Inspection Course Part II       12/21/2010
Putzmeister America, Inc. announces it is offering a Structural Inspection Course Part II as part of its 2011 service school lineup.

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American Concrete Institute Mourns Loss of President Richard D. Stehly       12/21/2010
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the passing of its president, Richard D. Stehly.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Appoints Vice President of Finance and CFO       12/21/2010
Putzmeister America, Inc. announces James Focareto as its new vice president of finance and CFO.

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Schwing Announces 2011 Training Schedule       12/21/2010
Schwing has announced their 2011 service seminar schedule which has again been divided into three different levels to appeal to a wide audience of concrete pumping professionals.

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Putzmeister Brazil Ltda.Announces Managing Director and COO       12/21/2010
Putzmeister Brazil Ltda.(PMB), a subsidiary of Putzmeister America.Inc., appoints Roberto Schaefer as managing director and COO.

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Scanreco Partnership for North American Market Reaches New Level       12/21/2010
CIFA USA has been the official distributor and repair center for Scanreco in U.S. and North America since 2006.Scanreco is a Swedish OEM-supplier of radio remote control systems for the crane industry and for other machinery manufacturers.

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CIFA USA and Zoomlion America Welcome New Service Technician       12/21/2010
CIFA USA/Zoomlion America welcomes Nick Wellenstein as a new field service technician as part of the expansion of its product service division.Nick has a long career in the heavy equipment industry for very prominent organizations like McAllister Co.,Volvo-Linkbelt Crane distributor,Hertz Equipment Rental, and most recently at Patten Caterpillar Industries.

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Schwing American Expands into Latin America       09/24/2010
Schwing America, headquartered in White Bear, Minnesota is now responsible for sales and marketing to Central and South America, along with its traditional market of North America.

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CPMA Makes Hose-Whipping Warning Labels Available       09/24/2010
The Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA) has standardized two warning labels dealing with the hazard to the placing crew of the release of trapped air from the concrete hose during pumping (commonly referred to as hose whipping).

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Putzmeister Customer Support Offers Monlthly Specials       09/24/2010
Putzmeister America, Inc.s customer support department is now offering monthly specials on a variety of parts and accessories.

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Schwing Hires New Controller       09/24/2010
Chris Catania has joined Schwing America as the companys new controller.

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Putzmeister Brazil Ltda. Builds Its First Vehicle-Mounted Series Line Pump       09/24/2010
Putzmeister Brazil, Ltda. (PMB), a subsidiary of Putzmeister America. Inc., is celebrating its first vehicle-mounted series (VS) line pump built at its Atibaia, Brazil factory. The owner of the VS unit is Estatec Concrete Pumping.

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Schwing Call Center Is Multi-Lingual       09/24/2010
In order to better serve Spanish-speaking customers, Schwing has added Julio Cruz Muneton to the companys call center staff. Muneton is fluent in both Spanish and English.Julio is the second addition to the call center recent ly, reflecting the companys st ronger parts sales and the addition of Central and South America (excluding Brazil) to Schwing Americas sales, service and parts territory.

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The Third Annual Regional Showcase of Concrete Construction to Take Place in October       08/4/2010
The Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association, Frederick, Maryland, in partnership with the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Missouri, will present the third annual Showcase of Concrete Construction, October 11-12, 2010 at Ten Oaks Ballroom, Clarksville, Maryland.

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Announces Mortar Equipment Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean        08/2/2010
Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc., the industry leader in the design and manufacture of wet- and dry-process shotcrete equipment, has appointed Alfonso Roa as its mortar equipment product manager for Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Genuine Schwing Parts at Genuine Prices        08/2/2010
In an effort to help customers prepare their Schwing pumps for increased business activity, the company has announced a new pricing campaign on many of the most popular Genuine Schwing wear parts.

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Cemstone's Tim Becken Chosen to Lead National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Board of Directors        08/2/2010
Cemstone, an Upper Midwest leader in high performance concrete, engineering services, aggregates, decorative concrete and masonry products, today announced that Tim Becken, the company's senior vice president of operations, was installed this week by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) membership as the chairman of its board of directors.

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ProPART Appoints Customer Support Representative       08/2/2010
ProPART, Putzmeister America, Inc.'s newly created comprehensive part source, announces Dwight Stanton as its customer support representative.

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Winning Projects Represent the Versatility and Innovation of Shotcrete       08/2/2010
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 5th Annual Outstanding Shotcrete Project Award Recipients. This announcement coincides with the release of the first awards issue of Shotcrete Magazine.

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Jason Zignego Named Schwing Stationary Pump Sales Manager       08/2/2010
Schwing has appointed Jason Zignego as sales manager of the company's successful Stationary Pump Division.

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Pro-Tech Expands Offerings to Repair Services on Other Manufacturers' Equipment       08/2/2010
Putzmeister America, Inc.'s Pro-Tech Certified Pre-owned Equipment Center is expanding its offerings to include repair service of competitive manufacturers' concrete and material placing equipment.

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American Shotcrete Association Announces the Election of New President and Officers       08/2/2010
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the election of Patrick Bridger, Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. and the 2010 class of new Officers and Directors.

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American Concrete Institute Announces New Executive Vice President       08/2/2010
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Ronald G. Burg, formerly vice president at CTLGroup, has been named executive vice president of ACI.

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American Shotcrete Association Announces the Opening of the 2010-2011 Graduate Scholarship Program        08/2/2010
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is now accepting applications for graduate scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year.

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Schwing Increases Call Center Staffing       08/2/2010
Schwing has recalled Lyle Trulsen, a 10-year Schwing employee with experience in production, parts and service, to their Call Center to keep pace with increasing parts orders and service inquiries.

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ASCC Publishes Position Paper on Acceptable Use of Calcium Chloride       08/2/2010
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., has published Position Statement #31, "Acceptable Use of Calcium Chloride in Concrete", the latest in a series of papers on key issues of interest to cast-in-place concrete contractors, architects and engineers.

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Conco Pumping and Belting, Inc. Helps Students Give Back to Their Community in Concrete       08/2/2010
ACPA member Conco Pumping and Belting, Inc (Conco), Concord, California, recently donated the use of a their concrete pump with and their ACPA certified operator to assist students in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program at California State University, Chico Campus.

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Unified Carrier Registration System: Do Your Pumps Travel Across State Lines?       08/2/2010
Any vehicle issued a U.S. DOT number by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and engaged in interstate or international commerce must register and pay the applicable fees with the Unified Carrier Registration Service (UCR).

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ASCC Announces Annual CEO Forum       08/2/2010
The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its annual CEO Forum July 29-August 1 at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai, California.

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Schwing Launches E-Newsletter       08/2/2010
Schwing America has introduced a new e-newsletter to communicate important news and information to customers and concrete industry professionals.

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Portland Cement Association Forecasts a Modest Economic Upturn       08/2/2010
Expected increases in public construction activities will pave the way for improved cement consumption in 2010 and beyond, according the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA).

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Cell Phones While Driving Don't Do It!       08/2/2010
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), driver distraction is involved in 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near crashes, with cell phones being the number one distraction.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Releases 2010 Service School Schedule       04/12/2010
Putzmeister America, Inc. announces its 2010 service school schedule. Classes help customers maximize the operation and efficiency of their new and existing Putzmeister equipment.

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I-35W Bridge Receives 2010 Design Excellence Award from the Portland Cement Association       04/12/2010
Cemstone, the Upper Midwest's leader in high performance concrete, pervious concrete and engineering services has learned that the new I-35W bridge has received an Awards of Excellence recognition by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) at its 2010 PCA Concrete Bridge Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona on February 25. To date, the I-35W bridge has received more than 25 regional and national awards.

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Schwing Dealer Awards Presented at World of Concrete       04/12/2010
Schwing held their annual dealer meeting on February 1, 2010 in Las Vegas in conjunction with the World of Concrete. The meeting included presentations by Schwing executives regarding product updates and market conditions, and culminated in a dealer awards ceremony.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Promotes Aguilar to Vice President of Sale - Latin America and the Caribbean        04/12/2010
Putzmeister America, Inc. announces Marc Aguilar as vice president of salesLatin American and the Caribbean (LACA).

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Gives Distributors Acclaim at 2010 World of Concrete Event        04/12/2010
Kicking off the World of Concrete 2010, Putzmeister America, Inc. celebrated the achievements of its distributors in 2009 at a reception in TAO Asian Bistro and Nightclub (TAO) at The Venetian Las Vegas.

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New Hire for ASCC       04/12/2010
Rocky R. Geans has joined the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, as director of member services. Geans is the owner of L.L. Geans Construction Co., Mishawaka, Indiana, a concrete subcontracting firm.

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Schwing Promotes O'Malley to Vice President, Sales and Marketing       04/12/2010
Schwing America Inc. has named long-term employee, Tom O'Malley, to the position of vice president, sales and marketing for the company. The promotion comes after O'Malley served the manufacturer for 13 years in various capacities. "Tom's product knowledge and strong commitment to customer service made him the natural choice for this position," explained Schwing America CEO Brian Hazelton.

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Zoomlion Finance and Leasing Co. Ltd: "A Valuable Tool to Support Our Customers"       04/12/2010
The Zoomlion Group, one of leading world players in the construction equipment industry, represents one of the most attractive emerging alternatives for customers all over the world, Zoomlion Finance and Leasing Company Ltd. The group shows a positive track record of impressive and rapid growth over the past few years by results obtained through both internal growth and important strategic acquisitions.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Certified ISO 9001:2008       12/22/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc. is now certified to the newest 9001:2008 quality standard. The manufacturer was first certified ISO 9001 back in 1998 and later certified to ISO 9001:2000 in 2003.

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Schwing Goes Online with Parts       12/22/2009
In an effort to better service the needs of its growing customer base, Schwing America has announced the launch of their new online parts system, SCHWINGPARTS.COM.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Appoints New Thom-Katt National Sales Manager       12/22/2009
Putzmeister America , Inc . Announces Drew Williams as its new Thom-Katt national sales manager.


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Con Forms Launches New Website       12/22/2009
Construction Forms, Inc. announces the launch of its new website packed with product information, web-only promotions, plus a new website star, Peter Piper.

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CIFA/Zoomlion to Showcase Full Line at Bauma 2010       12/22/2009
CIFA and Zoomlion announced they will exhibit the full product line of products at Bauma 2010, using over 30,000 square feet of outdoor exhibit space.

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Celebrates 100th Anniversary       12/22/2009
Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of wetand dry-process shotcrete equipment, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in the sprayed concrete industry.

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ASCC Announces Safety Awards       12/22/2009
Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records were recognized by the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri, at the association's annual conference, September 17, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Introduces Money-Saving Equipment Specials on Web       12/22/2009
Bargain hunters in the sprayed concrete and mortar industries can take advantage of a new online offering recently introduced on the Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. (Allentown) website, featuring discounted equipment specials.


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Schwing Appoints New Warranty Administrator       12/22/2009
Zach Morris has been appointed to the posi t ion of warranty administrator by Schwing America.

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Schwing Consolidates Stationary Pump Manufacturing       12/22/2009
In an effort to better utilize existing manufacturing capacity, Schwing America Inc., a member of the Schwing Group, has announced the relocation of their production facility from Marietta, Goergia.

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Esser Pipe Technology Announces Sales Director       12/22/2009
Esser Pipe Technology (Esser) has appointed Dick Farrell as sales director.

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Schwing Announces 2010 Training Schedule: "Building a Foundation of Knowledge"       12/22/2009
Schwing has announced their 2010 service seminar schedule, which has again been divided into three different levels to appeal to a wide audience of concrete pumping professionals.

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CIFA USA, Inc. Partners with Marcotte Machinery       12/22/2009
CIFA USA, Inc. has partnered with Marcotte Mining Machinery Services located in Sudbury, Ontario, for the development of their new line of heavy duty robotic shotcrete sprayers.

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MacLean Engineering Partners with Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.       10/08/2009
MacLean Engineering (MacLean), manufacturer of carriers, drilling equipment and haulers for the mining industry, announces the development of its new self-contained shotcrete spraying machine using Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.'s (Allentown) expertise and spraying components.

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Schwing Pump Sets World Record on Hydroelectric Project       10/08/2009
A Schwing SP 4800 stationary pump equipped with a 200KW electric motor recently set a world pumping distance record on the Parbati hydroelectric project in the Kulu district of the northern province of Himachal Pradesh in India.

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Esser Pipe Technology Unveils New Website       10/09/2009
Esser Pipe Technology (Esser) launched its new website in July at www.esserpipetech.com.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Is Blogging       10/08/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc. launched its "Putzmeister Tricks of the Trade" blog at www.putzmeistertricks.com in August.

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Schwing Appoints New Sales Director of Ready Mix Products       10/08/2009
Miguel Jahncke, longtime Schwing employee and former Director of Schwing Mexico, has been appointed to the position of Sales Director of Ready Mix Products.

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Putzmeister America, Inc.'s Customer Source On the Leading Edge for You       10/08/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc.'s Customer Source is your one source for parts and support, and is unveiling its new image.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Opens Brazil Location       10/08/2009
Putzmeister America Inc., announces the establishment of its new location, Putzmeister Brazil Ltda. (PMB), for the sales and service of Putzmeister concrete pumps in Brazil.

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Schwing America Announces Appointment of New CEO       10/08/2009
Schwing America Inc. (St. Paul, Minnesota) has named Brian Hazelton as its new chief executive officer.

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Website Showcases Manufacturers and Pumper Videos       10/08/2009
The website video.concretepumping.com features a multitude of videos provided by manufacturers of concrete pumps and concrete pumpers.

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ASA Announces Fall Committee Meetings       10/08/2009
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the Fall 2009 Committee Meetings in New Orleans, LA., at the New Orleans Marriott, Nov. 7-9, 2009.

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New Director of Member Services for American Society of Concrete Contractors       10/08/2009
Mark Clervi has joined the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, as director of member services.

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John Roecklein Retires       10/08/2009
John Roecklein started in the concrete pumping industry in the early 1990's. He worked as a programmer for "Pumpware Systems" owned by Mike Minch who he met in Hawaii.

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Schwing Adds Sales Manager For Mexico and Central America       10/08/2009
Victor H. Hernndez has been named Sales Manager for Mexico and Central America by Schwing.

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Safety is Paramount at Putzmeister America, Inc.       10/08/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc. is keeping safety at the forefront by commemorating its outrigger fuel tank's five-year safety certification anniversary.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Premieres 70Z-Meter DVD       10/08/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc. is premiering its new DVD featuring the world's largest truck-mounted concrete boom pump, the Putzmeister 70Z-Meter, and its innovative technological features on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/PutzmeisterAmerica, and in Putzmeister America's video library at www.putzmeister.com.

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Instructional Videos on Fritz- Pak Admixtures Now Available       10/08/2009
Fritz-Pak announces that instructional videos on the use of our Slick-Pak pumping products and Super Air Plus air entraining admixture can now be viewed on our website http://www.fritzpak.com.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Debuts Plastic Water Tank       10/08/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc. debuted its new composite polyurethane, or plastic, water tank on a 40Z-Meter Series II Detach Boom Pump at the World of Concrete 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Putzmeister America's Midwest Repair & Service Center is Closer Than You Think       07/20/2009
Bringing its service into the field, Putzmeister America, Inc.'s Sturtevant, Wisconsin-based Midwest Repair & Service Center is making jobs easier and reducing downtime for its customers.

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Schwing Select Certified Pre-Owned Pumps Announced with Unprecedented Warranties       07/20/2009
Schwing Select is a new program announced by the company to provide reconditioned pre-owned concrete pumps that offer better-than-new warranties.

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CPMA to Discontinue Publishing CPMA 272000 Safety Standard       07/20/2009
The Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association will stop publishing its Safety Standard CPMA 272000 as of June 10, 2009. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30.272009 Safety Standard now contains all the pertinent information that had been contained in the CPMA standard, including safety information aimed at the pumping portion of concrete pumping systems, making CPMA 272000 redundant and unnecessary.


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Putzmeister America, Inc. Launches Genuine Parts Online Webshop       07/20/2009
Offering greater convenience for its distributors, Putzmeister America, Inc. is launching its Genuine Parts Online Webshop through its website, www.putzmeister.com, located in the Parts & Service section.

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Schwing Announces Product Service Administrator       07/20/2009
Schwing has created a new position of product service administrator in the company's ongoing process of providing excellent customer service. Veteran service employee Myron Morehouse, with more than 20 years of experience with Schwing products, has accepted this new position.

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Putzmeister America, Inc. Wins Advertising Awards       07/20/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc. is the recipient of two first place Bell Awards from the Business Marketing Association (BMA)Milwaukee Chapter in recognition of the company's last two advertising campaigns. The awards were presented at the Chapter's annual Bell Awards event, which recognizes outstanding work produced for business-to-business advertisers, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

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Fritz-Pak Corporation Honored for Its Environmentally Friendly Concrete Headquarters       07/20/2009
The newly constructed Fritz-Pak Corporation headquarters in Mesquite, Texas has been honored with the "2009 Outstanding Project Summit Award" for projects under $5 million for its new industrial warehouse/office facility.

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Concrete Pump Supply Announces Partnership with IMER USA, Inc.       07/20/2009
Concrete Pump Supply (CPS) announced today a partnership with IMER USA, Inc. This relationship allows CPS to better serve its customer base by providing a more comprehensive selection of construction equipment.

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Esser Twin Pipes Moves Operations to Putzmeister America, Inc.       07/20/2009
Esser Twin Pipes, LLC has moved its operations from Alabaster, Alabama to Putzmeister America, Inc.'s facilities in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and has changed its name to Esser Pipe Technology.

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Putzmeister Applauds Distributors at 2009 WOC Event       04/07/2009
At the 2009 World of Concrete, Putzmeister America, Inc., celebrated the achievements of its distributors in 2008 at a reception in the Mouton Salon at the Wynn Las Vegas.

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Schwing Dealer Awards Presented at World of Concrete       04/07/2009
The Schwing Dealer Awards for outstanding performance in 2008 were presented at the company's dealer meeting held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 2, 2009.

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Alliance Concrete Pumps Earn CPMA Certification       04/07/2009
Alliance Jun Jin Concrete Pumps is proud to announce their 30- and 40-meter class concrete boom pumps have passed a stringent third party audit and are now certified compliant with the CPMA 27-2000 Safety Standard.

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Putzmeister Names 2008 Regional Sales Manager of the Year       04/07/2009
Putzmeister America, Inc., has announced southeast regional sales manager (RSM) James Rogers as the recipient of the company's 2008 RSM of the Year award.

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Schwing Takes Lead in Green Concrete Pumps       04/07/2009
Going Green means more at Schwing than just displaying their distinctive green logo.

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ASA Announces New Executive Director       04/07/2009
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) has announced the appointment of Chris J. Darnell as their new executive director.

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Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH Appoints New CEO       04/07/2009
Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH (PCP) has announced its new CEO, Dr. Ralf von Baer.

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Thomas Anderson Lifetime Achievement Award Given       04/07/2009
Jim Kirkwood, owner and founder of Statewide Concrete Pumping, Columbus Ohio, was honored with the Thomas Anderson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Schwing dealer meeting held in Las Vegas in conjunction with World of Concrete 2009.

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Adds Western Sales Manager       04/07/2009
Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc., has added Dan Martin as western regional sales manager.

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Schwing Announces New CFO        04/07/2009
Schwing America, Inc., White Bear, Minnesota, has announced the appointment of Brian Mogensen to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

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ASCC Elects Officers and Directors       04/07/2009
The ASCC, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry, has announced the results of their 2009-2010 elections.

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Schwing Voted #1 Brand       04/07/2009
A recent survey has voted Schwing concrete pumps as the Number One in Brand Familiarity and Number One in Brand Use.

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Putzmeister Pump Part of Award-Winning Project       03/27/2009
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) recognized Kaser & Maeyens Inc., a poured concrete foundations company from South Bend, Indiana, as one of four 2008 winners of its Basement of the Year awards.

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Schwing Announces S 36 SX Demo Tour       03/27/2009
Schwing is literally bringing the latest boom and pumping technology to the industry with a demo tour of their S 36 SX truck-mounted concrete pump with RZ4 placing boom (a four-section fully articulating boom with 270-degree Z-fold tip section).

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PCA Adjusts Consumption Forecast Again       03/27/2009
The weak economy and tight credit conditions, coupled with severe job losses and the resulting decline in state government revenues, will translate into significant weakness for the construction industry through 2010, leading the Portland Cement Association (PCA) to again adjust its cement consumption forecast.

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ASCC Offers Customizable Safety Program       03/27/2009
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri, has published a Safety Management Plan which can be customized by contractors to serve as a company's complete safety program.

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Named Exclusive Distributor for Sika/Aliva in United States       03/27/2009
Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. has reached an agreement for exclusive distribution of the Sika/Aliva family of wet- and dry-process shotcrete equipment to the United States market, effective November 6, 2008.

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Schwing Creates Customer Call Center       03/27/2009
Schwing America's new Call Center at their White Bear, Minnesota, headquarters is a new system of handling incoming service and parts telephone inquiries that results in more efficient handling of customer calls with accountability to the caller for customer satisfaction.

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Alliance Hires Mid Central Region Sales Manager       03/27/2009
Alliance Concrete Pumps has hired Evan Kunard to join their field sales team as region sales manager, Mid Central Territory.

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Steady Business Prompts Sermac Staff Addition       03/27/2009
Sermac America, Inc., has added Pat Garman to their team as field service technician. Garman brings more than 20 years of service experience to Sermac.

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ASCC Annual Safety Awards       03/27/2009
Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records were recognized by the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri, at the association's Annual Conference on September 11, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Schwing Appoints New Division Director Aftermarket Sales       03/27/2009
Longtime Schwing employee, Tony Haider has been appointed division director aftermarket sales at the company's White Bear, Minnesota, headquarters.

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2008 ICFA Award Winners Exemplify Progress in ICF Industry       03/27/2009
The 2008 Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) Award winners were announced at the ICFA Awards Luncheon on September 29, 2008 in conjunction with ICFA's Annual Conference and EXPO.

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ASCC Bestows Lifetime Achievement Award       03/27/2009
Brad D. Inman received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) at the association's Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on September 11, 2008.

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Concord is Tops in the Big-Boom Category       07/6/2006
Concord Concrete Pumps Inc., has introduced the world's first 65-meter concrete pump, the largest in the world.

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Allentown Equipment Announces Patrick Bridger as General Manager       07/6/2006


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CIFA USA Completes New HQ Facility in Record Time       07/6/2006
Just seven months after the groundbreaking ceremony in mid-July, Mr. Matteo Rolla, Executive Vice President of CIFA USA, Inc., is proud to announce completion of the state-of-the-art facility in Yorkville, Wisconsin, new home of the CIFA USA headquarters.

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Putzmeister Introduces New BSF 61-Meter Concrete Boom Pump       07/6/2006


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Putzmeister Water Technology Welcomes Frank Clanton        07/6/2006


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Dedication at Tchoupitoulas Triangle Park       07/6/2006
A dedication ceremony for the Tchoupitoulas Triangle Park, at the intersection of Rue Tchoupitoulas and Rue Religious, New Orleans, was held Saturday, March 18, at the site.

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Esser Twin Pipes, LLC., Announces Promotions       07/6/2006


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Herzog Appointed Schwing America Controller       07/6/2006


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Kretchman Appointed CIFA USA Regional Sales Manager       07/6/2006


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Schwing Educates Customers on 2007 EPA Regulations       07/6/2006


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Miller Named Regional Sales Manager by CIFA USA       07/6/2006


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Fishing Tournament Lures Customers to Pioneer Concrete Pumping Event       07/6/2006


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Schwing Adds Sales Administrator       07/6/2006


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Schweitzer Named Schwing Director of Engineering       07/6/2006


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Putzmeister America Appoints New Technical Trainer       07/6/2006


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A Builder of the ACPA Bids Farewell       07/6/2006
Tom Anderson, recently retired President of Schwing America, Inc., and perennial ACPA Board Member also retired from the association this past spring.

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A Tribute to an Industry Pioneer       07/6/2006
Joseph J. Schmidt, Jr.
1920-2006

On April 8, Joseph J. Schmidt, Jr., passed away peacefully in San Juan Capistrano, CA, at age 85. He leaves behind a devoted family who describe him as creative, hardworking and highly appreciative of life.

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May Day Immigration Protests: Contractors Feel the Impact       07/6/2006
The impact of the "Day Without an Immigrant" protest on May 1 has far-reaching implications for the construction industry in general, and concrete construction activity in particular.

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Putzmeister's new One-Sided Support (OSS) system        04/03/2006


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Hospital building boom may cool as interest rates rise       04/03/2006


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Strategic Thinking       04/03/2006
Survey shows that one in five employees plan
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