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DY Concrete Pumps Hosts 10-Year Anniversary Pump Rodeo and Roundup in Texas

DY Concrete Pumps celebrated a major milestone this summer, marking 10 years of business in North America with an unforgettable anniversary event at the company’s Texas headquarters. The “DY 10-Year Anniversary Pump Rodeo and Roundup” welcomed customers, families, friends and industry partners for a full day of celebration, competition and connection.

Air Pump USA Celebrates a Decade Under New Ownership

Air Pump USA is marking two major milestones this year: 10 years under its current ownership, and 15 years as a proud member of the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA).

In Memoriam: Dr. Ward R. Malisch (1939–2025)

The ASCC is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Ward R. Malisch, who died on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Lebanon, Tennessee, after a courageous battle with cancer. A brilliant engineer, respected educator and dedicated servant to the concrete construction industry, Ward was a valued member of the ASCC family whose contributions left a lasting mark on our organization and membership.

Sustainable Innovation Hits Big at bauma 2025

Every three years, the construction world meets in Munich, Germany, and throws the world’s largest heavy machinery tradeshow. Here, more than 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries walk among 3,600 of the industry’s biggest names and brightest innovators. It’s become more than a trade show. It’s a global showcase of what’s next: new machines, new ideas, and a new vision for how we build the world.

R.L. McCoy and Gary Brown Honored by Indy Concrete Community

The Indiana Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ICACI) recently recognized ACPA member company R.L. McCoy Inc. and its director of business development, Gary Brown, ACPA past president and executive board member. The honors were presented at an awards ceremony in February, highlighting noteworthy contributions to Indiana’s concrete industry. The awards underscore Gary’s career-long dedication to safety and innovation, as well as R.L. McCoy’s excellence in delivering concrete pumping and bridge construction solutions across the state. Congratulations to Gary and R.L. McCoy!

Community Engagement Through Innovation: AVR Inc.’s Heartwarming Initiative

Founded in 1966 by Mathias Fischer, AVR Inc., originally known as Apple Valley Red-E-Mix, has grown from a simple concrete plant into a significant player in the Twin Cities’ construction landscape. Starting with just a few mixer trucks, the company expanded significantly, especially through strategic acquisitions like those of Suburban Concrete and Western Concrete in 1973, which made AVR a notable name in the local market.

Dale Bone Joins Liebherr Concrete Technology

Liebherr concrete technology has hired Dale Bone as regional sales manager to support the western U.S. Bone has a BS in civil engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and brings decades of experience within the concrete pumping industry to Liebherr USA.

RapidWorks Introduces Rapid Fleet and Rapid Payments

RapidWorks knows your business never stops — and neither do they. That’s why they’re expanding their solutions to meet your evolving needs.

They’re introducing new products to help your business be more efficient: Rapid Fleet, a new heavy equipment maintenance solution, and Rapid Payments, a new product that enables your customers to make payments directly through Rapid ERP.

Alliance Concrete Pumps Donates Another New Concrete Pump Truck at the World of Concrete Event

Alliance Concrete Pumps, a leading provider of concrete pumps and equipment, is proud to announce their continued support of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program through their donation of a new concrete pump truck.

Mack Trucks 2026 Calendar Contest Now Open for Submissions

GREENSBORO, NC – The Mack Trucks Calendar Contest is once again on the hunt for the most impressive Mack® trucks to be featured in the 2026 calendar edition. Twelve striking Bulldogs will grace next year’s publication, with each winner receiving a professional photo shoot courtesy of Mack Trucks.

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