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Concrete Industry Management Program Raises $1.75 Million at 2024 World of Concrete Auction

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in concrete industry management — is thrilled to announce it raised more than $1.75 million in gross revenue at its annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete, on Wednesday, January 24.

CPMA Welcomes Two New Members

The Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA) extends a warm welcome to two new members: Mud Demon MNKOTA and Concrete Pump Supply.  

Concrete Pump Supply offers parts to placers, and everything in between (www.concretepumpsupply.com), while Mud Demon MNKOTA (www.mnkotamfg.com/mnkotasales/muddemon) supplies construction equipment-powered concrete pumps. 

RapidWorks Hires Tim Curran as CEO

RapidWords (formerly Rapid Applications Group), the leading ERP software solution for heavy equipment construction subcontractors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Curran as chief executive officer, along with four highly experienced construction technology leaders to its executive team.

Statement from U.S. Cement Industry on EPA Particulate Matter Standard

In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — representing America’s cement manufacturers — released the following statement.

SCHWING America Welcomes New Business Development Manager

SCHWING America is excited to announce the appointment of Justin Moore as business development manager. As a key member of the leadership team, Moore will strengthen SCHWING’s business strategy and encourage new market development.

Kriete Pays Tribute to Wisconsin

Kriete Truck Centers, headquartered in Milwaukee with ten locations across Wisconsin, recently unveiled a video tribute via social media, honoring the diligent individuals of its home state.

SCHWING America Expands Service Team

SCHWING America recently added two new employees to its dedicated service team, further growing the largest support staff in the industry.

Andrew Estes has joined the team as a boom inspector for the West Coast, and he is an experienced welder with American Welding Society certification. Boom pump inspections assure the longterm performance of SCHWING equipment.

Concrete Pump Supply Announces CPMA Certification

Concrete Pump Supply, an Atlanta-based company and member of the Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA), announces their successful completion and ASME B30.27 certification as a concrete pumping systems manufacturer. Concrete Pump Supply has always produced high quality products that perform under the most tested of circumstances, but is now officially certified by the CPMA.

SCHWING Demos Its New S 51 SX Pump

SCHWING America recently held two real-world demonstrations of our new S 51 SX pump at our factory: one on August 15 and the other on September 15. SCHWING customers from around the country, as well as SCHWING employees, were invited to see the new SCHWING S 51 SX in action.

The S 51 SX features a five-section RZ5 placing boom with a 2525H-6 pump kit, and outputs 213 cubic yards per hour at 1,169 psi of pressure on concrete. The pump has an impressive vertical reach of 164’5” and a horizontal reach of 147’4”.

Alliance Concrete Pumps donates a concrete pump to the 2024 CIM Auction

Alliance Concrete Pumps, a leading manufacturer of high-quality concrete pumping solutions, is proud to announce its continued support to the concrete industry, by contributing to the annual Concrete Industry Management (CIM) auction. This year, Alliance will be donating their very popular truck-mounted concrete line pump, a JMP-60H, that will be auctioned off on January 24, 2024, during the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas.

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