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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Safety is one of ACPA’s highest priorities. Recognizing operators who exhibit exemplary practices is one way to foster a culture of safety at every level in the industry. Nominations for ACPA’s Safe Operator of the Year were submitted by member companies and included at least one recommendation from a supervisor, coworker or customer. As a condition of award consideration, all nominees held valid ACPA operator certifications. An independent safety consultant selected the winner according to the criteria of safety record, workforce development and a spirit of furthering the industry.
The ACPA announced the election of its new executive board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on January 22, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada during World of Concrete 2025. Elected to serve a one-year term, the newly elected Executive Board includes:
Dale Bone, Sr., a pioneer in the concrete industry and co-founder of Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping was a dedicated advocate of the industry and a long-serving ACPA Board Member. In his honor, the Bone family established a one-time scholarship fund using the generous contributions made in his memory. This scholarship will support future generations while preserving Dale’s enduring legacy.
The American Concrete Pumping Association is proud to present the 2024 recipients of the Bob Weatherton Scholarship: Leighton Landreth, Isabella Guerini and Katie Glasco. These students embody the leadership and spirit that is integral to the legacy of the late “Big Bob” Weatherton of The Concrete Pump Store in California. Bob served on the ACPA board of directors for more than 40 years and was one of the industry’s most avid champions.
In the last edition, I noted that the Trump transition was very active and preparing to come out swinging. I correctly predicted the action, but not the speed nor volume. While we were warned of the possible “flood the zone” approach that the Trump transition team planned, no one anticipated just how intense the storm would be. As of March 24, President Trump has issued 106 executive orders, 24 proclamations, and 27 memoranda since his Inauguration on January 20. That is a record number of actions. And there is no indication that the White House is done.
During World of Concrete 2025, the concrete industry’s largest annual gathering, the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program. Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S.
In today’s climate of heightened legal liability, construction-related nuclear verdicts (judgments exceeding $10 million) are becoming increasingly common. For concrete pumping companies, these massive payouts present a serious risk. A single equipment failure, truck accident or onsite mishap could unleash a flood of lawsuits, cutting into productivity, profits and future contract prospects. As the stakes grow higher, ensuring you have the right amount of liability insurance is no longer optional — it’s a strategic safeguard for your company’s survival.
Concrete pumping is a critical process in construction, and the reliability of the equipment used can significantly impact the efficiency and safety of the operation.
What often defines you as a pump company is the equipment that you own and operate. When you run across another pumper, the questions that are often asked first are where you are located and how many pumps you run. To pump concrete requires concrete pumps, which are the biggest capital expense for a pump company. Having the right amount of equipment in the right place is essential if you want to maximize profitability. Too little of the size needed and you risk the potential of unsatisfied customers going elsewhere to find the equipment they need. Too many pumps parked against the fence can mean your capital and operational costs can go through the roof.
The introduction of ACI Code 323 on low-carbon concrete marks a pivotal shift in pushing sustainability within the concrete industry. Its primary objective is clear — reduce global warming potential (GWP) by revisiting the fundamentals of concrete mix design, material sourcing and production techniques. By incorporating provisions for environmental product declarations (EPDs), ACI Code 323 facilitates greater transparency and accountability for lifecycle environmental impacts. The code applies to sizable projects such as buildings over 50,000 square feet and pavements or other structures exceeding 7,500 cubic yards.
