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Schwing Factory Boom Inspections

In response to increasing customer demand, Schwing America has added another boom inspector to the staff. Chuck Witte, longtime certified boom inspector and former Schwing employee, is back on the job. Witte has performed hundreds of boom inspections throughout his career. “We are grateful to have Chuck back at Schwing because experience is a great asset in boom inspections, and Chuck has tremendous experience,” according to Glen Grabowski, Schwing support manager. The growth in boom inspections is the result of more machines back in service and the growing awareness of boom safety.

Carl Michelson Rejoins Putzmeister America, Inc. as Technical Services Representative

Putzmeister America, Inc. has rehired Carl Michelson as a full-time technical services representative, responsible for visiting customers onsite to deliver and set up new equipment, conduct education sessions and service older equipment.

Michelson began his career as a technical services representative with Putzmeister 20 years ago. He then worked as a subcontractor for Putzmeister in the Philippines for three years prior to rejoining Putzmeister full-time. He holds an associate’s degree in electronic equipment technology.

The Washington Report: Progress

by Craig Piercy, ACPA Washington Advocate
 

It’s go time!

Since 2004, concrete pump owners have been required to pay federal excise taxes on 100 percent of the fuel they consume, even though on average, more than 55 percent of it is used in offhighway, jobsite operations.

The Cost of Accidents

by Debbie George

In addition to their social costs, workplace accidents and injuries have a major impact on your bottom line. You may try to minimize the costs of accidents by saying they are covered by insurance; however, insurance covers only a portion of the total accident cost. Moreover, as the number or the cost of accidents increases, so will your insurance premiums. Accidents directly and indirectly reduce your profitability.

Concrete Pumping - Fall 2014

In this issue: OHIO I-75 MODERNIZATION

Updating a 50-year old elevated highway in a congested urban area is a delicate job requiring deft moves to avoid the constant flow of traffic and other construction equipment wedged onto the construction site.

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