Two documents from the American Society of Concrete Contractors, the Safety Manual and the Safety Management Plan, have been newly revised and updated to reflect changes in OSHA regulations and the concrete construction industry. These programs were written by concrete contractors, for concrete contractors, with the goal of helping the industry as a whole. Both were written and revised by ASCC’s Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC).
Cemstone has been chosen as a recipient in the 2015 National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Excellence in Quality Awards competition, the fifth year Cemstone has received this award. The NRMCA’s Producer Excellence in Quality Award recognizes the commitment to quality initiatives of ready mix concrete producer members.
Putzmeister America, Inc., has hired Raul Flores as its new West Coast parts sales manager, responsible for sales and customer service for the company’s expanding parts business.
A new Schwing video, narrated by Tom O’Malley, vice-president and general manager–concrete pumps, illustrates the Schwing EASy system of one-sided outrigger operation. Using aerial video and close-ups of the Vector control panel, viewers will see how the EASy system provides precise instructions to the operator.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has launched a new mobile website to better serve customers in the field and on the go. The new mobile-friendly site gives visitors access to everything the full website offers, but in an easier-to-navigate format.
Schwing has announced its 2016 service seminar schedule, offering more choices to appeal to a wider audience of concrete pumping professionals. In addition to Level 2 for mechanics and Level 3 for advanced mechanics, the company will offer an SP school, focusing on the stationary pump line. The seminars are held at Schwing’s dedicated training facility in White Bear, Minnesota, and include multi-media training aids and handson troubleshooting.
Newington, CT, - Modern Concrete Pumping, Inc. recently bought a new pink concrete pump. For every yard of concrete the new pink truck pumps a percentage will be donated to Breast Cancer research in honor of a Newington Teacher who is fighting Breast Cancer.
Pumpcrete, Toronto, Canada, recorded the largest continuous pour, pumping the next construction phase of a gravity base structure (GBS) that will eventually provide the foundation for an oil well platform in the Atlantic Ocean. The 65,000-cubic-yard pour, conducted over 35 days at one kilometer offshore, is the largest continuous pour of its kind.
Alliance USA is proud to announce the opening of a brand new facility in Linwood, Pennsylvania.
While continued strong parts and pump sales created the need for more space, USA’s branch manager Ryan Parkin had a big vision that drove the expansion.
