Industry News

Mack Leasing System Adds 19 Dealer Locations in 2015

Mack Leasing System, which offers lease, rental and contract maintenance agreements for Mack Trucks customers in North America, added 19 member-dealer locations in 2015, bringing its total to 210 full-service Mack Trucks dealers offering leasing options in addition to traditional sales, parts and service.

Putzmeister America Names Phillip Ketcham Southeast Sales Representative

Putzmeister America, Inc. has added Phillip Ketcham as Southeast sales representative for the company’s full line of equipment, working alongside Southeast regional sales manager, James Rogers, with current and prospective customers in that region of the U.S.

NBIS New Hire - Tony Inglese

ToNBIS New Hire - Tony Ingleseny joins the NBIS team as Program Manager for Concrete Pumping at NBIS in our Atlanta office on June 13th, 2016. Tony will add another perspective to the NBIS team of Experts with over 13 years of experience in Concrete Pumping operations, safety/regulatory management, leadership and product development.

Schwing Adds Vice President / General Manager, Parts and Service

In announcing Myron Birschbach as the new vice president / general manager of aftermarket sales and service, Schwing America’s CEO, Brian Hazleton, stated, “The ability of Schwing America to exceed the expectations of our customers after their initial purchase is of utmost importance to us.” Birschbach brings extensive experience to the newly created position. His responsibilities will include parts sales, product support and training and warranty.

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Construction Forms Expands Executive Team with New Vice President of Operations and Engineering

Construction Forms, Inc., announced the appointment of Mark Troyer as the company’s vice president of operations and engineering.

At Construction Forms, a Wisconsin-based leader in the development of concrete pumping systems and accessories, Troyer will play a key role in driving the strategic and tactical direction of the manufacturing and engineering divisions.

ASCC’s Ward Malisch Receives World of Concrete Legacy Award

Ward R. Malisch, Ph.D., PE, concrete construction specialist, American Society of Concrete Contractors, received the World of Concrete Legacy Award on February 2, 2016, just prior to the show’s opening in Las Vegas. WOC established the Legacy Award to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the concrete and masonry industries, and who have left a lasting mark on the show.

Putzmeister America Promotes Alan Woods to Training Manager

Putzmeister America, Inc., has promoted longtime employee Alan Woods to training manager, responsible for coordinating, conducting and writing curriculum for the company’s training schools both in-house and in the field, as well as for continued field service customer support.

ASCC Announces New Officers

Chris Plue, Webcor Concrete, San Francisco, California, has been elected first vice-president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri, for 2015-2016. Anthony DeCarlo, Cincinnati, Ohio; Chris Forster, Tustin, California; and Mario Garza, Southville, Michigan, were re-elected vicepresidents; and Keith Wayne, Kannapolis, North Carolina, was re-elected as treasurer.

Ramcrete Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

In 2016, Ramcrete Incorporated, Hamilton, Ohio, a long-time leader in the concrete pumping industry, is celebrating 40 years of service to the construction industry. Founder Ron Morgan and his son Todd represent two generations of leadership in the industry, including service to the ACPA as board members. Like most early pumpers, Ramcrete overcame the bias against concrete pumps by working hard to establish the method. “We were fortunate to get in the business when reliable concrete pumps were coming on the market,” states Ron.

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