The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce a significant victory for concrete pumpers. On Nov. 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), granted the ACPA’s request for an exemption for concrete pumpers from the requirement that short-haul drivers utilizing the records of duty status (RODS) exception return to their normal work-reporting location 12 hours from coming on duty.
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce a significant victory for concrete pumpers. On Nov. 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), granted the ACPA’s request for an exemption for concrete pumpers from the requirement that short-haul drivers utilizing the records of duty status (RODS) exception return to their normal work-reporting location 12 hours from coming on duty.
Please join The North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) for a webinar entitled “NACA: 2018 Election Debrief” on Wednesday, November 7, starting at 2:00 PM EST. This webinar will serve as an overview of the available election results, what this means for NACA’s members, and how this will impact the next Congress.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has hired Ing. Juan Carlos Londono as the regional sales manager for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACA) for Putzmeister Industrial Technology Equipment and Special Applications Business. In this role, Londono will be responsible for sales of products and systems for the transportation and storage of sludges and solids within the Putzmeister Industrial Technologies Business. He will also support LACA in Special Applications in the concrete industry.
Construction Forms, Inc. has hired Tim Harmann as a senior inside sales representative.
Tim brings with him over twenty years of product knowledge and customer service in the concrete pumping industry, most recently at Putzmeister America. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has completed business management courses at Carthage College.
Putzmeister’s over $1 million investment in a state-of-the-art research and development facility is setting a new standard for equipment in the concrete industry. The research and development facility, located in Aichtal, Germany, ensures every piece of Putzmeister equipment will maintain its strength and reliability for years of heavy use.
“It’s important for us to test our equipment and make sure we are producing the highest quality,” said Karl Schlect, founder of Putzmeister. “We want our customers to trust us and our equipment.”
Described as one of the driving forces behind Schwing’s continued innovation and success, the company’s Customer Advisory Council met at its corporate headquarters in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, September 10–13.
Putzmeister America, Inc. recently re-organized its parts department to allow room for more parts storage onsite. The expansion includes investment in three highly advanced storage and retrieval systems, adding to the two systems purchased in 2005.
Putzmeister recently completed the global rollout of its new company website. In a strategic build up to this website launch, the company adapted its logo in 2017 to improve its visibility on digital media and attractiveness to its dynamic and increasingly-modern clientele in the construction industry.
Proving its commitment to the industries it serves, Schwing was a proud sponsor of both the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Concrete Executive Leadership Forum and the Concrete Foundations Association’s summer meeting. Both events took place in Utah, only 30 miles apart, between July 19-21.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has appointed Jonathan Dawley as the new president and CEO. In his role, Dawley will be responsible for all commercial, financial and operational aspects of Putzmeister business in North America, Latin America and Brazil.
“Putzmeister is a leading, established brand and an organization with committed, experienced people,” said Dawley. “I see my role as unlocking the potential of the team, enabling us to respond to current market dynamics, and enhancing customer and partner value. I look forward to seeing our organization develop.”
One of the most important issues recently being discussed in transportation circles has to do with “personal conveyance,” a term you’re likely familiar with if you operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). These discussions have been prompted, in part, by the fact that on May 31, 2018, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued new guidance regarding personal conveyance that became effective immediately.
The 2018 midterm elections are just around the corner, and unless you have been living under a rock, you know the stakes are high. Democrats have a better than 50-50 chance of gaining a majority in the U.S. House, and while control of the Senate still favors the GOP, increasingly competitive races in Republican strongholds like Tennessee and Texas suggest Democrats have a real shot of taking control of Congress.
The North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) praised the passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act, which continues the cycle of passing a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) every two years. Passage of vital water infrastructure and resource programs every two years means Congress is ensuring America can build and maintain 21st Century infrastructure, while supporting the 600,000 jobs across the cement and concrete industries.
In a few weeks, the International Council of Codes (ICC), the organization which develops model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance of constructing safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures, will vote on proposed code changes which would allow wood to enter into the tall building market up to 18 stories.
The ACPA is dedicated to the education and promotion of concrete pump safety to the concrete pumping industry and for all those who come into contact with a concrete pump on a construction job. We're here to teach you how you, and others around you, can stay safer on the job.
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