The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) today announced the launch of its new podcast, TACA Talks, which will highlight industry news, best practices and candid discussions about the aggregate, concrete, cement and other associated industries in Texas.
GREENSBORO, NC – Mack Trucks’ new PartsASIST platform makes ordering Mack® truck parts and components online faster and simpler than ever.
Available now, the one-stop online solution gives Mack truck owners a more efficient service and support option to help improve uptime. Registering for PartsASIST and transitioning from the current Mack SELECT Part Store will allow for quick and confident parts selection from the Mack Trucks dealer network in the U.S. and Canada as dealers join the program throughout 2021.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has promoted Scott Polachek to East Coast territory representative. Polachek previously worked in Putzmeister’s small-line pumps and aftermarket sales.
“I look forward to expanding my knowledge of the industry to include Putzmeister’s full line of equipment and to strengthening my relationships with the customers in the region,” said Polachek. “My goal is to ensure that we continue to provide industry-leading support to existing Putzmeister customers while introducing new customers to our full line of solutions.”
Concrete Pump Repair (CPR) will be relocated to White Bear Lake, Minnesota to share a campus with Schwing America, Inc., its parent company.
Previously located in North Branch, Minnesota, Concrete Pump Repair specializes in the repair and rehabilitation of pre-owned concrete pumps. The move gives CPR access to a much larger facility boasting a 30 percent increase in dedicated indoor space.
Schwing has created a new title of marketing/publications manager and appointed long-term employee Mark Berggren to the position. Berggren has worked for more than 23 years in Schwing’s publications and training departments. In his roles, he has created manuals, presentations and graphics for the company. He will continue with these responsibilities, as well as managing trade shows, interfacing with media and advertising agencies, managing the company’s website and social media, and overseeing product literature.
Putzmeister America, Inc. announces Bob Bartholomew as president and CEO for Putzmeister America. Bob, who has served for over five months as interim CEO, provided strong leadership to the Putzmeister team and delivered excellent results during a challenging time.
A visionary leader, dedicated team player and action-oriented manager, Bob will lead the Putzmeister America business into a bright future by successfully navigating the challenges and opportunities of the current economic climate.
ST. LOUIS, MO -- The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., has announced the winners of its 12th annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. The winners were recognized at a virtual ceremony as part of ASCC’s Annual Conference, September 24, 2020.
Schwing America Inc. recently hired a new parts sales manager, Dan Erstad.
Erstad will be responsible for the growth of Schwing’s Genuine Parts business, maximization of customers’ purchasing power, development of ongoing parts promotions, key account leadership and oversight of the Genuine Parts marketing eff orts. He formally joined the team on September 8.
This week, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and Grey Matters are pleased to announce the firstever Global Concrete Summit. Scheduled from November 30 to December 10, this first-of-a-kind virtual conference and exhibition will bring practitioners, researchers and policy makers together to exchange the latest ideas, knowledge and tools to build the future of concrete construction.
In response to numerous industry requests, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has announced plans to develop a new certification program for operators of concrete pumps. NCCCO is developing this program so that users can garner the same increased safety benefits that users of other equipment have seen through certification.
