Schwing America, a leading manufacturer of concrete equipment, has created the new position of vice president of operations. The company has hired Kris Zehren to fill the position. Zehren brings 20 years of relevant experience to the job, with past positions at Wacker Neuson and Mercury Marine. “The VP of operations is responsible for optimizing all facets of the business process,” explains Schwing chief executive off icer Bill Murray, “and we are extremely fortunate to have found someone with Kris’s experience and passion.”
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.
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.
CIFA North America is pleased to announce the appoinment of Robert Weiglein as business development/product manager. Robert has served as a passionate veteran leader in the concrete industry for decades.
“Robert’s technical expertise, professionalism, market support and deep understanding of the products and the needs of the customers that we serve, make him a valuable addition to our growing team and business,” says Matthew Dobbs, general manager of CIFA North America.
Schwing America Inc. recently hired a new parts sales manager, Dan Erstad.
Erstad will be responsible for the growth of Schwing’s Genuine Parts business, maximization of customers’ purchasing power, development of ongoing parts promotions, key account leadership and oversight of the Genuine Parts marketing eff orts. He formally joined the team on September 8.
This week, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and Grey Matters are pleased to announce the firstever Global Concrete Summit. Scheduled from November 30 to December 10, this first-of-a-kind virtual conference and exhibition will bring practitioners, researchers and policy makers together to exchange the latest ideas, knowledge and tools to build the future of concrete construction.
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. 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 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. 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.
