Industry News

ACPA Announces Safety Training for Contractors

ACPA announced the Coworker Safety Training for concrete contractors at World of Concrete, aiming to enhance safety practices on job sites. Developed in partnership with ASCC, the program focuses on educating contractors on ASME B30.27 standards to reduce accidents and liability. Training modules available via ACPA University for purchase in Spring 2025. Join the We Are Safer Together campaign for industry-wide safety awareness.

Mack Trucks Focuses Booth Lineup on Power and Performance at World of Concrete 2025

GREENSBORO, NC – Mack Trucks today announced that a Mack® Granite® concrete pumper, Mack Granite mixer and a Mack MD7 concrete line pump will be featured in Mack Booth No. C5108 Jan. 21-23 at World of Concrete 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The lineup demonstrates Mack’s comprehensive vocational offerings, from medium-duty to heavy-duty vehicles, meeting the diverse needs of concrete industry customers.

A DECADE OF DY CONCRETE PUMPS

In 2015, DY Concrete Pumps was introduced to the North American market with a vision of combining quality machines with dependable service. The team, founded by operators and owners, offers a deep understanding of the challenges in the field, ensuring that they can deliver the support their customers truly deserve.

ALLIANCE CONCRETE PUMPS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Alliance Concrete Pumps opened its doors to over 400 customers and industry professionals from across North America to celebrate the opening of their newest North American branch in Fort Worth, Texas.

PUTZMEISTER DEBUTS NEW MODELS AT OSM

The latest pumps took center stage at ACPA’s Operations Safety & Maintenance (OSM) Conference in October. More than 200 concrete pumpers, manufacturers, distributors and industry professionals gathered just outside Austin, Texas, for the biennial conference.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Welcomes Michael Dockery

Putzmeister America, Inc. is pleased to announce Michael Dockery has joined the team as a territory sales representative. Mike began his career in the heavy equipment industry selling new and used trucks in the Pacific Northwest. After that, he was responsible for parts and service sales for 13 western states for a large heavy duty truck manufacturer. He most recently sold concrete pumps in the western U.S. Michael will be responsible for large line sales in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. 

Beton America LLC, Welcomes James Rogers

Beton America LLC, exclusive distributor of Betonstar Concrete Pumps, is excited to announce that James Rogers has been hired as the new director of sales. James brings to Beton America almost 15 years in the concrete pumping industry, working with a few companies with positions in sales, financing and management of both pumps and parts.

Mack Trucks Reaches Major Milestone with 200,000 Connected Vehicles

Innovative telematics solutions drive efficiency and uptime for customers

 

DOT COMPLIANCE ALERT FOR TEXAS PUMPERS

On October 23, 2024, the State of Texas eliminated the exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for concrete pumps operating only in Texas. Texas State Highway Patrol has issued a 90-day warning period for implementation of these new concrete pump requirements. By January 21, 2025, all concrete pumps operating in Texas must have a USDOT number and must comply with FMCSA requirements including Hours of Service, medical standards, and driver record keeping, including the use of ELDs.

Alliance Concrete Pumps Expands with New Branch in Fort Worth, Texas

Alliance Concrete Pumps, a leading concrete pump manufacturer in North America, is proud to announce the opening of its new branch in Fort Worth, Texas. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and commitment to serving customers across Canada and the U.S.

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