Industry News

The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) announce the co-location of the 2016 ACPA Gaining the Edge Education Conference and NRMCA ConcreteWorks conference.

Schwing and its local dealer CPI, KC has expanded their ability to service concrete pump customers in the Kansas City and the surrounding area with a new partner for parts and service. Blue Hat Crane, a division of JE Dunn, provides its national customer base with turnkey service, expertise and technical support for all crane-related activities. In the Kansas City area, the company now provides service and parts support for Schwing customers.

Schwing America recently recently passed its audit to remain a member in good standing with the Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA). The audit is conducted every three years and is one requirement of membership in the association, which is dedicated to supplying equipment and accessories to the concrete pumping industry that meet or exceed the requirements contained in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.27 Safety Standard.

Concrete Pump Repair (CPR) a Schwing company, has launched a new website at www.concretepumps.com. The 26-yearold company provides world-class repairs, rebuilds, retrucks and repainting of all brands of concrete pumps. CPR also carries an extensive inventory of used pumps that can be bought “as is” or refurbished with a warranty.