ALLIANCE CONCRETE PUMPS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Alliance Concrete Pumps opened its doors to over 400 customers and industry professionals from across North America to celebrate the opening of their newest North American branch in Fort Worth, Texas.

This one-day event brought together industry leaders, business owners, operators, mechanics, and their families to take part in an event full of learning, fun and camaraderie while showcasing their seven-acre, 18-bay facility. Participants had the opportunity to engage with concrete pumping experts, gain valuable insights and take part in hands-on learning experiences. 

Clayton White, CEO of Alliance Concrete Pumps expressed his enthusiasm with the open house: “We took this opportunity to welcome the entire industry to our new location in Texas. It didn’t matter if you were an owner, operator or mechanic — we wanted you to bring your family for an afternoon of fun. It’s events like these that showcase the passion, expertise and sense of community in our industry, and we are committed to supporting our customers with top-tier training, resources, and with enjoyable networking opportunities.” 

A DAY PACKED WITH LEARNING, NETWORKING AND FUN

The open house featured a wide range of activities that catered to everyone, from technical training sessions to competitive events, ensuring that participants gained valuable knowledge while having fun. Some of the highlights included:

  • Alliance technical training sessions – Facilitated in both English and Spanish, these sessions catered to the operator and mechanics, focusing on maintenance, best practices and lots of Q&A.
  • Alliance boom inspection sessions – Attendees had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of boom inspections, ensuring their equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
  • Pipeline maintenance with Conforms – A specialized session offering tips and tricks on how to maintain your pipeline.
  • Mack chassis consultations – Mack Truck experts were on hand to provide consultations on truck specifications, Premium Tech Tool, and other Mack Truck features.
  • Show N’ Shine – Proud Alliance pump owners showcased their pride in ownership in a Show N’ Shine competition.
  • Used equipment and parts specials – Exclusive offers on used concrete pumps and parts provided incredible one day savings opportunities.
  • Family Zone – Families were not left out of the fun, with a dedicated Family Zone for the kids, featuring games, activities and entertainment.
  • Texas BBQ Lunch – To round out the event, a mouthwatering Texas BBQ lunch was cooked and served by the Alliance team, allowing everyone to relax, network and enjoy great food.

PUMP OPERATOR COMPETITIONS

In addition to the educational sessions and networking opportunities, the open house also hosted several exciting competitions that showcased the skills and expertise of both boom and line pump operators.

  • Boom pump operator showdown – Nathan Hoelscher represented AAA Concrete Pumping out of Republic, Missouri and took home the championship in this head-to-head operator competition.
  • Line pump operator 50-yard hose drag race – Local DFW talent Eric George with Vista Ridge Concrete Pumping was the fastest in this 50-yard dash, pulling two 3-inch x 25-foot hoses over the finish line first while out-clamping his competitors.
  • Alliance Show N’ Shine – The best in show award was presented to Cyclone Concrete Pumping from Lewisville, Texas, who displayed their Alliance JXR 41m.
  • ACPA education – Christi and Nathan were onsite promoting the association and educating the Texans on the new DOT regulations.