Lee Springer has been hired as the southeast regional sales manager for Beton America. In his new position, Springer will be responsible for sales of all Betonstar Concrete Pump products, including its complete line of truck-mounted concrete pumps and stationary pumps. Lee has a proven background in the concrete pumping industry, having worked in concrete pump equipment sales for the previous five years.
Donations from ACPA members helped the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program raise over $2.1 million in its annual auction, held in conjunction with World of Concrete on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
The record-breaking proceeds go to benefit a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in concrete industry management.
In January, the American Concrete Pumping Association traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to join more than 1,500 exhibitors at World of Concrete (WOC), the concrete industry’s largest annual gathering. With more than 48,000 registered attendees, WOC 2023 pushed the levels of attendance back to pre-pandemic levels.
WOC covered more than 587,000 net square footage of indoor and outdoor exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with exhibitor booths benefitting from heavy foot traffic. The ACPA’s booth was conveniently located in the Central Hall.
Now that Las Vegas has become a sports town in recent years, the ACPA invited special half-time guests to its ever-popular World of Concrete cocktail party and reception. The Las Vegas Raiderettes cheerleading squad has made the city their home since the NFL’s Raiders arrived in 2020.
The ACPA announced the election of its new executive board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on January 18, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada during World of Concrete 2023. Elected to serve a one-year term, the newly elected Executive Board includes...
On January 18, more than 150 ACPA members attending World of Concrete in Las Vegas started their day at ACPA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation. Attendees enjoyed a free breakfast buffet and a moving tribute to industry members who have made outstanding contributions to concrete pumping. This year, four individuals were honored.
The 118th Congress got off to a slow start while the House Republican leadership race sorted in early January, leaving Kevin McCarthy as the new Speaker of the House after 15 votes. The extended race for the leader highlighted various, sometimes conflicting, positions that Speaker McCarthy must navigate within his caucus. This will be a challenging session.
As we turn our attention to a new year, we hope to leave much of the disruption of the past few years behind us. Indeed, the challenges of the pandemic years have also created a new business landscape — with its own opportunities, as well as risks. But moving into 2023, it’s to our advantage to remain focused on the fact that, through it all, the construction industry hasn’t wavered. In fact, the industry is better positioned to take advantage of the work that’s coming its way than it has been in quite some time.
As we turn our attention to a new year, we hope to leave much of the disruption of the past few years behind us. Indeed, the challenges of the pandemic years have also created a new business landscape — with its own opportunities, as well as risks. But moving into 2023, it’s to our advantage to remain focused on the fact that, through it all, the construction industry hasn’t wavered. In fact, the industry is better positioned to take advantage of the work that’s coming its way than it has been in quite some time.
ACPA helped kick off World of Concrete 2023 with a day 1 press conference announcing a major safety campaign that brings heightened awareness of ASME B30.27, the safety standard for material placement systems (i.e., concrete pumps).
The product of nearly a half-decade of consideration and planning, the Richmond-based shopping destination is being dramatically transformed into a multi-faceted city center.
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Education, Research & Development Foundation has announced the launch of a website dedicated to the construction industry’s transformation from hard-hats-to-helmets (H2H). Over the past few years many companies have made the H2H switch, and the new website is aimed at bringing further awareness to this life-saving topic.
GREENSBORO, NC – Mack Trucks announced that Wayne McDonald will be the regional vice president for the Canadian region effective April 1, 2023. In this role, McDonald will direct the Canadian regional sales team to develop strategies to increase Mack Trucks profitability and market share throughout Canada. “I’m excited to welcome Wayne to our leadership team in Canada,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “Wayne is a longtime Mack employee with proven success in meeting our customers’ transportation needs.
This is a test booklet for Conveyor Certification Testing. Continuing safety education training is required before taking the exam to become certified. This training may be acquired by either attending an ACPA Operator Safety Seminar or by watching the Conveyor Operator Safety Presentation 5.0 online video.
AUSTIN, Texas – On Feb. 28, more than 40 members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) visited with Texas legislators to discuss issues important to the aggregate, concrete and cement industries, including policy priorities and budget proposals before the 88th Texas State Legislature.
Kriete Truck Centers today announced that it has installed two charging stations at its Madison, Wisconsin location to serve the needs of electric truck customers and to assist the industry’s and Kriete’s brand partners' support of this key national initiative.
ORLANDO, Florida - In order to simplify and offer a more comprehensive bundled suite of services, Mack Trucks announced today it now offers Mack Premium Service Contracts. The announcement was made at the Technology and Maintenance Council’s Annual Meeting Feb. 27-March 2 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
The Premium Service Contract helps to increase customer uptime, increase a customer’s return on investment and offers improved service for small- and medium-sized fleets.
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Gary Brown was awarded the ACPA Lifetime Achievement Award at the ACPA Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation at World of Concrete 2023 in Las Vegas, NV.
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Dianne McCreary was awarded the ACPA Safe Operator of the Year Award at the ACPA Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation at World of Concrete 2023 in Las Vegas, NV.
ACPA helped kick off World of Concrete 2023 with a day 1 press conference announcing a major safety campaign that brings heightened awareness of ASME B30.27, the safety standard for material placement systems (i.e., concrete pumps).
