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Concrete Pump Supply Acquires Pumpco Parts, Hires Terry Holmes

Concrete Pump Supply is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pumpco Parts, and the appointment of Terry Holmes to the CPS family as equipment sales manager. Pumpco Parts customers will receive the advantage of the vast inventory and excellent customer service that CPS is known for.

Largest Continuous Pour Conducted at Sea

Pumpcrete, Toronto, Canada, recorded the largest continuous pour, pumping the next construction phase of a gravity base structure (GBS) that will eventually provide the foundation for an oil well platform in the Atlantic Ocean. The 65,000-cubic-yard pour, conducted over 35 days at one kilometer offshore, is the largest continuous pour of its kind.

Alliance USA Announces New Pennsylvania Facility

Alliance USA is proud to announce the opening of a brand new facility in Linwood, Pennsylvania.

While continued strong parts and pump sales created the need for more space, USA’s branch manager Ryan Parkin had a big vision that drove the expansion.

Schwing Expands Truck Mixer Sales Team

Schwing has added a new member to its truck mixer sales force: Andy Conway has become the regional manager in the Northeast and Southeast for the company’s ready mix products. Conway brings a solid background to the position. He was formerly a salesperson for a concrete supply company and has worked in the family business of concrete pumping and placement.

Carlos Moreno Joins Putzmeister’s Houston Sales and Service Facility

Putzmeister America, Inc. has hired Carlos Moreno as operations manager at its new Houston sales and service facility. As operations manager, he will oversee the staff responsible for mounting and servicing concrete transit mixers and providing service on mixers and pumps.

Schwing Adds Boom Inspector / Repair Specialist in Northwest

Schwing is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Smith to the growing ranks of Schwing authorized boom field inspectors. Smith is a former Schwing employee that has rejoined the company to service Schwing customers in the Northwest. He is based in Portland, Oregon. “Eric is a valuable addition to Schwing service.

ASCC Safety Manual and Safety Management Plan Revised

ST. LOUIS, MO  July 23 --Two documents from the American Society of Concrete Contractors, the Safety Manual and the Safety Management Plan, have been newly revised and updated to reflect changes in OSHA regulations and the concrete construction industry. These programs were written by concrete contractors, for concrete contractors, with the goal of helping the industry as a whole.

The Truth About Concrete Pumping Companies and CSA Performance

By Rob Edwards, Product Line Manager, Concrete Pumping at NBIS

Putzmeister America, Inc. Opens New Facility in Houston to Better Serve Southern U.S. Market

Putzmeister America, Inc. has announced the opening of its Houston, Texas location— a 41,400-square-foot facility opened in March 2015 on six acres of property. The operations based there include the mounting center for concrete transit mixers, service center for concrete transit mixers, and Protech Pre-owned Service Center for concrete pumps and Telebelts®.

Schwing Adds Sales Administrator, Call Center Parts Specialist

With business activity increasing, Schwing has added a sales administrator and parts specialist to better serve customers. Carolyn Moncada, a seasoned professional in corporate sales, service and internal communications was most recently with Deluxe Corp., a Shoreview, Minnesota-based company providing services to small businesses. “Carolyn’s background with customer services aligns with Schwing’s mission that ‘Our customer is at the core of all we do’,” according to Brian Hazelton, Schwing America CEO.

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