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.
Concrete Pump Repair (CPR) recently completed the redesign and rollout of its new website.
“The new site was built to be userfriendly with enhanced navigation and user experience,” said Jerry Anderson, vice president and general manager of Concrete Pump Repair. “It allows customers to access the extensive CPR pump inventory, expanded product and service offerings, and a before-and-after pump gallery.”
On the new Concretepumps.com, visitors will be able to order pump parts as well as determine the trade-in or resale value of their equipment.
Putzmeister America, Inc. is committed to providing its customer base with industry-leading support across North America. In collaborative efforts with the direct sales team, Putzmeister has developed a customer advocacy team whose role will be to ensure the full satisfaction of the accounts in the assigned markets.
Liebherr is celebrating 50 years of success as a leading manufacturer in North America this year.
With its 50th anniversary theme, “United by Success,” the manufacturer remains focused on its commitment to U.S. customers.
Liebherr has been producing in the U.S. since 1970. The company is one of the leading North American suppliers of construction machinery and other technically advanced, user-oriented products and services. The manufacturer sells and distributes products throughout its own locations and through an independent distribution network.
Schwing’s top stationary pump dealers in North America were honored at World of Concrete 2020 for their outstanding performance in 2019. “The recent innovations added to our stationary pump line obviously resonated with contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada,” stated Schwing senior vice president of sales and marketing, Tom O’Malley.
Longhorn Line Pumps, LP, Schwing America’s SP dealer for Texas, is pleased to announce the addition of Denis Lootens to the sales team. As the previous owner of Pipe Technology, Inc., and with over 31 years’ experience, Lootens will seek to expand Longhorn’s presence throughout the industry.
“We’ve known Denis for many years, and he brings a wealth of expertise in concrete pumping hose and accessories, as well as his many contacts in the industry. We know he will be a great asset to Longhorn and are excited to welcome him aboard,” says Longhorn owner, Carl Walker.
Emergency Family and Medical Leave (“FMLA”) Expansion established paid FMLA leave for employees unable to work (or telework) due to needing to care for a son or daughter under 18 whose school or child care provider is closed due to COVID-19. Twelve weeks of FLMA is provided, with the first 2 weeks unpaid.
The CARES Act provides a refundable tax credit against OASDI* payroll tax liability equal to 50% of the first $10,000 paid per employee so long as business operations have been fully or partially suspended due to government orders OR your business experiences a year-over-year reduction in gross receipts of at least 50% calculated by comparing calendar quarters. Eligibility for the credit continues until gross receipts exceed 80% year-over-year.
As a result of COVID-19’s serious public health risks, businesses small and large have been impacted negatively. Congress has provided new authority for Small Business Administration (SBA) loan and grants, including the following:
Schwing has announced its 2020 service seminar schedule, offering intermediate training for operators/mechanics; advanced training for mechanics; and vector training covering operator productivity, machine diagnostics and data for fleet management. The seminars are held at Schwing’s dedicated training facility in White Bear, Minnesota. Seminars include multi-media training aids and hands-on troubleshooting. Students also receive a service manual on CD-ROM, along with a printed copy of the training manual. Concrete pump owners, operators and mechanics are advised to sign up soon.
