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.
Excessive exposure to a hot work environment can bring about a variety of heat-induced disorders, and workers need to be aware of the hazards that can occur when working in intense heat conditions.
Most business owners are clear in their intent to make a profit, but some set their sights higher than others. How much profit do you need? Is a living wage plus a reasonable return on your investment enough to sustain your business? Probably not.
As we come out of our economic slump, most concrete pumpers are seeing sales increase. Based on the 2013 ACPA Financial Benchmark Study, 89 percent of members saw growth in 2012, with a median increase of 22.6 percent.
Once a year, the dreaded task of renewing your property and casualty insurance coverage returns. By following these simple guidelines, you can obtain the most comprehensive and competitive insurance coverage available.
Certification tests will be pre-numbered and must be paid at the time of ordering. Certain exceptions may apply when attending an ACPA operator safety seminar; however no test will be processed without payment prior to testing. The cost for all certification processing will be $60/member and $225/non-member.
S.E. Intermat, owner and organizer of the INTERMAT trade shows, and Hanley Wood, LLC, organizer of World of Concrete, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a new event, “World of Concrete Europe.”
In November, 2013, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) inducted Friedrich Schwing Sr. (1909-1992), founder of Schwing GmbH, Herne, Germany into their prestigious Hall of Fame. Ceremonies were held at the Association’s Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Schwing America has announced organizational changes to put additional emphasis on research and development of concrete handling technologies. Long-time Schwing employee Tom Eggert will lead this strategic expansion, utilizing his industry experience. “Tom has demonstrated his keen ability to identify customer-focused solutions in his 35-year history with the company,” explains Brian Hazelton, Schwing CEO. “In this newly created position, he will be focused on developing and bringing to market innovative products for the future.”
Putzmeister America, Inc. has named James Rogers southeast regional sales manager. In this role, he will manage sales of boom pumps, trailer pumps and Telebelt® placing systems in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Geroquip, Inc., with offices in Quebec and Laval, Canada, has been appointed the new Schwing boom pump dealer for the province of Quebec. Schwing has 16 boom pump models from 17 to 61 meters with a choice of eight boom designs. The company has been a Schwing stationary pump dealer for more than 15 years. “With their excellent reputation for customer service and extensive knowledge of all things concrete, Geroquip is a great asset for us and our French Canadian customers,” according to Tom O’Malley, Schwing vice president of sales and marketing— North America.
Putzmeister America, Inc.’s vice president and CFO, Stephen Crane, has been named president and CEO of Putzmeister Brazil, in conjunction with his current responsibili heading the finance and information systems operations for the Americas.
As president and CEO of Putzmeister Brazil, Crane will maintain overall responsibility for the strategy and performance of Putzmeister’s rapidly expanding operation in Brazil.
Schwing has announced their 2014 service seminar schedule, which has again been divided into three different levels to appeal to a wide audience of concrete pumping professionals. The four-day seminars are held at Schwing’s dedicated training facility in White Bear, Minnesota and include multi-media training aids and hands-on troubleshooting. Students also receive a training manual on CD-ROM along with a print ed copy.
In December 2012, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries and OMNEX Trusted Wireless™ products became part of the Eaton portfolio. The powerful combination of the two companies is a transformational milestone that expands market segment reach, strengthens our global geographic footprint and provides one of the broadest portfolios of products, services and solutions in the electrical marketplace.
The Norman-Spencer Agency, Inc., a leading national insurance provider and program administrator, announced October 11, 2013 that Jason Norman has been promoted to underwriting manager for Norman-Spencer’s proprietary concrete pumping program. He has spent several years in the department developing relationships with both key production sources and Norman-Spencer program carrier partners.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has named Jerry Yu as general manager of municipal systems engineering, which is part of the Putzmeister Solid Pumps GmbH (PSP) division, headquartered at the Putzmeister operation in Germany.
Putzmeister America is partnering with PSP to further expand into biosolids handling in the municipal waste water treatment industry and biomass handling in the waste-toenergy industry in the Americas. Possessing more than ten years of experience in the industries, Yu will be leading the municipal systems engineering team for Putzmeister America.
Concrete Construction has named its five most influential people for 2013, and prominent in the roster is ACPA member Bob Weatherton. The most-influential people are often selected based on specific recent accomplishments—this is not generally considered a lifetime achievement award. Sometimes, though, there are people who have moved mountains over the years and there’s a current reason to recognize those efforts.
Cemstone, the upper Midwest’s leader in high performance concrete, has been chosen as a recipient in the 2013 National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Excellence in Quality Awards competition. This is the third year Cemstone has received the NRMCA Excellence in Quality Award.
Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2012 were recognized by the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri, at the association’s annual conference, September 19, in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
Sadly, Tom Teubel, former Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Putzmeister America, passed away on December 10, 2013. Many of you may remember Tom as the dynamic and talented individual who was instrumental in the expansion of the Putzmeister brand throughout North America. Although Tom has been retired for a few years, he remained in touch with many of his close friends in the industry. Below is Tom’s obituary.
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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