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Putzmeister to Launch One-Stop Business Management Portal

Earlier this year, Putzmeister America, Inc. announced a brand-new telemetry off ering.Telemetry off ers fantastic opportunities to work more economically and eff iciently, and beginning in 2020, Putzmeister was proud to off er it standard on all truck-mounted concrete boom pumps.

DY Concrete Pumps Continues to Provide High-Quality Equipment and Service

Established in 1992, DY Concrete Pumps has become one of North America’s primary dealers for distributing pumps and parts. With more than 40 years of experience manufacturing concrete pumps in Korea, DY has earned recognition for exceptional service and hard-working, reliable pumps delivering superior performance at competitive prices. DY’s pumps are used in commercial and residential construction projects and are designed to reach over and around obstacles to deliver concrete to virtually anywhere on a job site.

Mack Names Gunnar Brunius Vice President and General Manager of Lehigh Valley Operations

Mack Trucks today announced that effective October 1, 2020, Gunnar Brunius has been appointed vice president and general manager of Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations. The facility, which is located in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, produces all heavy-duty Mack® truck models built for North American and export markets.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Works to Support Essential Workers in the Construction Industry

Putzmeister America, Inc. facilities, o. ice and factory continue operations to service industry needs. In response to the health crisis, our team here has come together in an unprecedented way with continued focus on the collective success of our business and our customers. Specifically, our production, warehouse and service teams have remained committed to ensuring machines are produced and customers’ parts needs are fulfilled daily.

Beton America Announces Scott Savage as Regional Sales Manager

Beton America is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Savage, a concrete pumping industry veteran, as the new East Coast regional sales manager. Scott has been in the industry since the 1990s as an owner, operator and past ACPA Board Member.

Liebherr USA, Co. Headquarters Opens at Expanded Campus

Liebherr USA, Co. marked a milestone on April 6, 2020—the company formally moved into a newly expanded campus in Newport News, Virginia. The facilities house employees who work in administration, finance, human resources, sales, information technology, marketing, product support and distribution for nine different product units under the Liebherr USA, Co. umbrella.

Schwing Aligns Parts and Service to “New Normal”

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Schwing America has made changes to parts and service departments to better serve the needs of the customer. Some call center employees are working from home with complete access to customer files and parts inventory to quickly provide information and support.

Phone calls are routed as usual, including to the phones of the home-based employees.. In-house call center employees have spread out their work areas to enforce social distancing guidelines. The Schwing call center remains open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. central time.

Mack Trucks' Customers Take Starring Role in 2021 Mack Calendar

The truck lineup for the 2021 Mack Trucks Calendar is set, after thousands of Mack fans cast their vote on Mack social channels to choose winners in six categories. Each winner will receive a professional photo shoot of their truck, courtesy of Mack, and will be featured in the upcoming 2021 Mack Calendar.

Liebherr’s 42 M5 XXT Concrete Pump and Powerbloc Hydraulic Drive Make Their U.S. Debut

Liebherr introduced a completely newly developed 42 M5 XXT truck-mounted concrete pump and the new Powerbloc drive unit to the U.S. market at the 2020 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 42 M5 XXT is powerful, versatile and compact, allowing the machine to work easily at constricted job sites. And with the Powerbloc, Liebherr has, for the first time, created a product that combines the best features of open and closed hydraulic systems.

2019 ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards

The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2019 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards.

The recipients were honored at the 15th Annual ASA Awards Banquet held in conjunction with World of Concrete, February 4, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. These awards confirm and demonstrate the exceptional advantages of shotcrete placement of concrete.

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