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.
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 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.
In August 2015, Putzmeister Mexico, a division of Putzmeister America, Inc., celebrated the opening of its new concrete transit mixer factory in Monterrey, Mexico, with an open house for customers, distributors, vendors and employees. The plant now serves as the primary concrete mixer manufacturing facility for the Americas.
Construction Forms Inc. has announced the hiring of Stefan Harbig as the new CEO of Esser-Werke GmbH in Warstein, Germany. Harbig joins Esser from Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH, where he was managing director. Harbig brings with him 20 years of engineering, sales and commercial leadership skills, along with his master’s degree in industrial engineering.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has hired Tom Hagen as its used equipment manger, responsible for inventory and production management, and for working directly with customers on their orders.
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) announced the 2015 award recipients at the CFA Convention 2015 in Williamsburg, Virginia, on July 24, 2015. Awards included Associate Member of the Year, bestowed upon Tom Oury, Schwing central regional manager.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has promoted Dave Wright to truck-mounted concrete pump product manager. In his new role, Wright oversees a group of engineers and is responsible for the product planning, engineering and improvements of the truck-mounted line of concrete pumping equipment. Additionally, he works with customers in various markets to help tailor equipment to meet their specific job site and regulatory requirements.
Customers filing a warranty claim on Schwing concrete equipment can now do it online. “This is a convenience for our customers and allows us to review and provide claim information in a more timely manner,” according to Schwing vice president / general manager of aftermarket parts and service, Glen Grabowski.
