Schwing America’s Monday night reception at World of Concrete 2016 for customers and industry leaders resulted in record attendance. “As our market share grows, so does the crowd at our annual social gathering,” reported CEO Brian Hazelton, who addressed the crowded ballroom. Hazelton took the opportunity to thank everyone in the room for their loyalty, and to introduce some new Schwing employees who were attending the show for the first time.
Putzmeister America, Inc., has hired Clint Nichols as southeast parts sales manager for its pipe technology and parts divisions, responsible for assisting existing and new customers in that region with pipe, parts and accessory job site solutions.
Most recently, he served for 10 years as the vice president of operations for a large concrete pumping company in the southeast; Nichols brings real-world experience to his new position. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, as well as commercial multi-engine instrument flight ratings.
Registration for the American Society of Concrete Contractors’ (ASCC) Concrete Executive Leadership Forum (CELF) is now open. The 2016 CELF is July 14-17 at the Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California. “Executives from the nation’s leading concrete contracting and general contracting firms attend the Forum every year to bolster their leadership and management skills,” says Bev Garnant, executive director, ASCC.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has announced the website redesign of Pro-Tech, its certified pre-owned equipment line. The expanded new design includes a multitude of images, detailed information about each piece of equipment, a mobile-friendly format and more.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has named Wayne Allen as south central parts sales manager, responsible for assisting existing and new customers in that region with parts support.
With 35 years of experience in the industry, and more than 20 of those as a Putzmeister regional sales manager in the same territory, Allen has extensive expertise serving the unique needs of the particular region.
Putzmeister America, Inc., has announced the addition of Dale Bone Jr. as the Northwest and Texas regional sales manager for the company’s large line equipment. He will be responsible for sales and servicing of Putzmeister’s boom pump, Telebelt®, placing boom, and BSA trailer pump customers in that region.
Putzmeister America, Inc., has promoted longtime employee Greg Giese to manager of pre-delivery quality assurance, responsible for day-to-day functions of the testing and predelivery inspection (PDI) departments, and ensuring Putzmeister continues to adhere to the stringent quality standards inherent in its brand.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has announced the 2016 schedule for its expanding service school program. This year, the company has added new classes and updated the curriculum to help meet customers’ ever-changing needs.
The 2016 Putzmeister Service School schedule includes the following courses:
Putzmeister America, Inc. recognized several of its domestic and international distributor partners with its annual “Distributor of the Year” awards at a VIP event in Las Vegas during the 2016 World of Concrete trade show in February.
Cole & Lambert, Inc. won Domestic Large Line Distributor of the Year; Thomas Concrete Machinery, Inc. won Domestic Thom-Katt® Distributor of the Year; Gary Carlson Equipment won Domestic Mortar Machine Distributor of the Year; and Advance Equipment Company won Domestic Spare Parts and Pipe System Distributor of the Year.
In announcing Myron Birschbach as the new vice president / general manager of aftermarket sales and service, Schwing America’s CEO, Brian Hazleton, stated, “The ability of Schwing America to exceed the expectations of our customers after their initial purchase is of utmost importance to us.” Birschbach brings extensive experience to the newly created position. His responsibilities will include parts sales, product support and training and warranty.
