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Putzmeister America, Inc. Promotes Sascha Wolfer to Director Supply Chain

Putzmeister America, Inc. has promoted Sascha Wolfer to director supply chain for North and South America. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing material planning, purchasing and inventory management.

A Putzmeister employee for his entire career, Wolfer began working for the company nearly 20 years ago. Most recently, he served as purchasing master planner. In his new role, Wolfer will report to Dave Adams, president & CEO of Putzmeister.

Schwing Hires Director of Marketing

Schwing America is pleased to announce Sue Otten as director of marketing. Sue will have responsibility for all marketing functions, including strategic planning and communications, for the entire Schwing product line and Genuine Schwing Parts throughout North and South America. “Sue’s broad background in marketing, including branding, public relations, social media, internal communications and events, will be a great asset to Schwing America,” states CEO Brian Hazelton.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Wins Telly Award for Holiday Video Second Year in a Row

Putzmeister America, Inc. received a Telly award for its 2012 holiday video in the 34th Annual Telly Awards contest, which received thousands of entries from around the world.

Ready Mixed Concrete Production Statistics Updated Through April 2013

The preliminary estimate of ready mixed concrete produced in the U.S. in April 2013 is 24.5 million cubic yards, 0.4% lower than April 2012. The estimated production through April is estimated at 81 million cubic yards, 0.3% higher than during the same period in 2012.

There's an App for that...

A new app just arrived to make the lives of concrete contractors - and concrete pumpers - a little easier. Designed by Holcim, this FREE weatherAPP can help contractors plan accordingly to a four-day forecast of a building site's weather conditions. Developed using methods outlined in ACI 305, the weatherAPP not only displays expected weather conditions but also calculates the evaporation rate based on wind speed, relative humidity, air temperature and concrete temperature.

Schwing Adds Regional Sales Manager

Tom Oury was recently appointed to the position of Schwing central regional manager in the U.S. and Canada. Oury will be responsible for sales of Schwing’s line of concrete equipment and customer service in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and the province of Manitoba.

Kevin Shaber Joins Putzmeister America, Inc. as Product Manager for Concrete Mixer Line

Putzmeister America, Inc. has named Kevin Shaber product manager for its new concrete mixer line. In the new role, he is responsible for the overall strategy and engineering of Putzmeister’s ready mix trucks in North and Latin America.

“We’re thrilled to have such an accomplished ready mix engineer leading the charge on our new line of concrete mixers,” said Dave Adams, president and CEO of Putzmeister. “Kevin’s varied experience and skills are a great addition to our team for successfully launching this new product line.”

Schwing Overcomes Frost Laws with Engineered Solutions

In order to meet customer expectations for truck-mounted concrete pumps operating in the Northern U.S. and Canada, Schwing America has applied engineered solutions in order to meet the toughest frost laws. These frost laws can restrict travel on certain roads if modifications to the equipment are not provided. With the input of Schwing engineers, the type of truck, the boom length, the pump kit, wheelbase modifications and additional axles are considered to provide maximum utilization of the concrete pump by meeting frost laws and extending the pumping season.

Putzmeister Introduces Advantage Rewards Customer Loyalty Program

Putzmeister America, Inc. has launched a new customer loyalty program, Putzmeister Advantage Rewards, in which customers will receive substantial savings on genuine Putzmeister parts. With every qualifying purchase of parts, accessories and pipe, they’ll earn rewards points that can be used for savings on future purchases.

“We’ve always appreciated repeat business from our loyal customers,” said Doug Brunet, director of customer support for Putzmeister. “This program is a meaningful way we can give back to those customers and thank them for their dedication to our products.”

Schwing Hires New Controller

Tao Xia has been hired by Schwing America to the position of controller. Xia brings an extensive work history to the job that will benefit Schwing for future growth. His international background is also valuable for global development.

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