Putzmeister America, Inc. announces Bob Bartholomew as president and CEO for Putzmeister America. Bob, who has served for over five months as interim CEO, provided strong leadership to the Putzmeister team and delivered excellent results during a challenging time.
A visionary leader, dedicated team player and action-oriented manager, Bob will lead the Putzmeister America business into a bright future by successfully navigating the challenges and opportunities of the current economic climate.
ST. LOUIS, MO -- The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., has announced the winners of its 12th annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. The winners were recognized at a virtual ceremony as part of ASCC’s Annual Conference, September 24, 2020.
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.
In response to numerous industry requests, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has announced plans to develop a new certification program for operators of concrete pumps. NCCCO is developing this program so that users can garner the same increased safety benefits that users of other equipment have seen through certification.
Schwing owners of 2016 and newer Schwing boom pumps can now access their parts books online. The online parts catalog assists customers in easily identifying and ordering parts. They simply log into the Schwing/service web page, register, and within a few days a login and password will be provided for unlimited access. The online parts catalog features search tools, zoom capabilities, interactive cursor with highlighted parts lists, downloadable schematics and the ability to save frequently ordered parts.
