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Chris Trenda Joins Call Center at Schwing America

Schwing America, Inc. is proud to welcome Chris Trenda to its growing call center as a customer service representative. Trenda will be responsible for taking customer calls for parts orders and related inquiries.

Trenda comes to the call center with 23 years of experience with Concrete Pump Repair (CPR), a division of Schwing America. In his most recent role as a material handler, he supplied parts for production. Prior to that, he worked the spare parts counter where he fulfilled spare parts orders for customers.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Appoints Chris Petrillo as Regional Sales Director – North

Putzmeister America, Inc. appointed Chris Petrillo as the regional sales director – north for Putzmeister America.

Chris returns to PMA for a second time with over 25 years of industry experience. His background includes sales and operational leadership, business development and dealer networking. Chris is centrally located in the Chicago suburbs.

Top 2020 Schwing Stationary Pump Dealer Awards

Schwing America, Inc. is recognizing their top North American stationary pump (SP) dealers in 2020 for their outstanding sales performance.

Beton America: New Location, Same Customer Focus

Beton America has moved to Saukville, Wisconsin, just north of Milwaukee. The new and larger facility will allow the company to further expand its inventory and provide customers with more on-hand parts and faster turnaround.

“Our decision to move our operations to Saukville was made with our customers’ needs in mind,” said Randy Ziarek, president and CEO at Beton America. “Beton America is known for our commitment to an excellent customer experience. This transition to a larger facility will allow us to further exceed our customers’ expectations.”

Mack Trucks Announces Entry Period for 2022 Mack Calendar Contest

Proud owners of Mack® trucks will have the chance to be featured in the upcoming 2022 Mack Trucks Calendar. Nominations are being accepted through the Mack Calendar Contest website, May 4 to June 4, 2021.

TACA Launches New Podcast

The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) today announced the launch of its new podcast, TACA Talks, which will highlight industry news, best practices and candid discussions about the aggregate, concrete, cement and other associated industries in Texas.

Mack Trucks’ New PartsASIST Parts Store Revolutionizes Online Truck Parts Ordering

GREENSBORO, NC – Mack Trucks’ new PartsASIST platform makes ordering Mack® truck parts and components online faster and simpler than ever.

Available now, the one-stop online solution gives Mack truck owners a more efficient service and support option to help improve uptime. Registering for PartsASIST and transitioning from the current Mack SELECT Part Store will allow for quick and confident parts selection from the Mack Trucks dealer network in the U.S. and Canada as dealers join the program throughout 2021.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Promotes Scott Polachek to East Coast territory representative

Putzmeister America, Inc. has promoted Scott Polachek to East Coast territory representative. Polachek previously worked in Putzmeister’s small-line pumps and aftermarket sales.

“I look forward to expanding my knowledge of the industry to include Putzmeister’s full line of equipment and to strengthening my relationships with the customers in the region,” said Polachek. “My goal is to ensure that we continue to provide industry-leading support to existing Putzmeister customers while introducing new customers to our full line of solutions.”

Concrete Pump Repair Relocates to Schwing America Campus

Concrete Pump Repair (CPR) will be relocated to White Bear Lake, Minnesota to share a campus with Schwing America, Inc., its parent company.

Previously located in North Branch, Minnesota, Concrete Pump Repair specializes in the repair and rehabilitation of pre-owned concrete pumps. The move gives CPR access to a much larger facility boasting a 30 percent increase in dedicated indoor space.

Schwing Appoints Marketing/Publications Manager

Schwing has created a new title of marketing/publications manager and appointed long-term employee Mark Berggren to the position. Berggren has worked for more than 23 years in Schwing’s publications and training departments. In his roles, he has created manuals, presentations and graphics for the company. He will continue with these responsibilities, as well as managing trade shows, interfacing with media and advertising agencies, managing the company’s website and social media, and overseeing product literature.

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