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Schwing and CPI KC Partner with Blue Hat Crane for Parts and Service

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.

Putzmeister Named Germany’s National Public Champion in European Business Awards

Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH, Putzmeister America, Inc.’s parent company, headquartered in Germany, has been named its country’s “National Public Champion” in the prestigious European Business Awards. Selected from a highly esteemed group of competing German companies, Putzmeister will now move on to compete against 32 European companies to be named the “European Public Champion.”

Schwing Passes CPMA Audit for Certification

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.

Putzmeister America Welcomes Jim Focareto Back as Senior VP of Finance and CFO

Putzmeister America, Inc. has announced the return of Jim Focareto as senior vice president of finance and CFO. In the role, he will be responsible for all financial, management information system and control matters.

Concrete Pump Repair Has New Website

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.

Liebherr Announces Liebherr USA, Co.

Liebherr’s remarkable story began in 1949 with Hans Liebherr and the invention of the TK10, the first mobile tower crane. The company that once employed 110 people and recorded net sales of $1.27 million USD in 1950 is now one of the world’s largest and most successful manufacturers of construction machinery, employing more than 41,000 people in 50 countries with total sales of $10.3 billion USD in 2015.

Tony Inglese Joins NBIS as Program Manager

Tony joined the NBIS team as Program Manager for Concrete Pumping at NBIS in our Atlanta office on June 13, 2016. Tony will add another perspective to the NBIS team of experts, with over 13 years of experience in concrete pumping operations, safety/ regulatory management, leadership and product development.

Putzmeister America Welcomes John Roberts as Director of Engineering

Putzmeister America, Inc. has added John Roberts as director of engineering. In the role, he will manage the engineering functions for the design and manufacturing of products at Putzmeister facilities in the U.S., Brazil, and Mexico.

NBIS New Hire - Tony Inglese

ToNBIS New Hire - Tony Ingleseny joins the NBIS team as Program Manager for Concrete Pumping at NBIS in our Atlanta office on June 13th, 2016. Tony will add another perspective to the NBIS team of Experts with over 13 years of experience in Concrete Pumping operations, safety/regulatory management, leadership and product development.

Putzmeister America Promotes Greg Giese to Manager of Pre-Delivery Quality Assurance

Putzmeister America, Inc., has promoted longtime employee Greg Giese to manager of pre-delivery quality assurance, responsible for day-to-day functions of the testing and predelivery inspection (PDI) departments, and ensuring Putzmeister continues to adhere to the stringent quality standards inherent in its brand.

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