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OMNEX Trusted Wireless™ is Now Eaton

In December 2012, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries and OMNEX Trusted Wireless™ products became part of the Eaton portfolio. The powerful combination of the two companies is a transformational milestone that expands market segment reach, strengthens our global geographic footprint and provides one of the broadest portfolios of products, services and solutions in the electrical marketplace.

Schwing Announces 2014 Training Schedule

Schwing has announced their 2014 service seminar schedule, which has again been divided into three different levels to appeal to a wide audience of concrete pumping professionals. The four-day seminars are held at Schwing’s dedicated training facility in White Bear, Minnesota and include multi-media training aids and hands-on troubleshooting. Students also receive a training manual on CD-ROM along with a print ed copy.

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February 3rd – 6th, 2014

Operators

Putzmeister America, Inc.’s Stephen Crane Adds Responsibilities as President and CEO of Putzmeister Brazil

Putzmeister America, Inc.’s vice president and CFO, Stephen Crane, has been named president and CEO of Putzmeister Brazil, in conjunction with his current responsibili heading the finance and information systems operations for the Americas.

As president and CEO of Putzmeister Brazil, Crane will maintain overall responsibility for the strategy and performance of Putzmeister’s rapidly expanding operation in Brazil.

Moving Mountains

by Bill Palmer for Concrete Insights, a Concrete Construction Blog

We have selected the Five Most-Influential People in the concrete industry for 2013 and I think you will enjoy learning about these individuals over the next few weeks. Some you probably already know, or know of, but others are people who have worked behind the scenes to make a difference in our business

Putzmeister Brazil Delivers 100th Piece of Equipment Produced in Brazil

Putzmeister Brazil, a subsidiary of Putzmeister America, Inc., recently delivered its 100th piece of equipment produced in the country, a new generation 36Z-meter truckmounted concrete boom pump.

To commemorate the milestone, Putzmeister Brazil employees attended a ceremony that took place at the factory in Atibaia, Brazil, located 40 miles from São Paulo.

ASCC Adds New Safety Bulletins

The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, has added five new titles to its list of safety bulletins: Preventing Underground Utility Strikes; Slips, Trips, and Falls; Report Workers’ Compensation Claims Promptly; The Importance of Proper Accident Investigation; and Safe Traffic Management on Construction Sites.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Hires Stephen Crane as VP and CFO

Putzmeister America, Inc. has hired Stephen Crane as vice president and chief financial officer, heading the finance and information systems operations for the Americas.

Concrete Pump Repair Offers Free Fleet Evaluations

Concrete pump and truck mixer fleet owners can now receive free evaluations from Concrete Pump Repair (CPR), a Schwing company. CPR brings more than 20 years’ experience to the process of analyzing used equipment, reconditioning viable concrete pumps and appraising trade-ins. This evaluation of capital goods can be valuable for tax planning, cash flow and preparing for future growth. An easy to complete form is available online at http:// schwing.com/pre-owned and can be filled out in minutes to begin the evaluation process.

Putzmeister America, Inc. Launches Redesigned Website

Putzmeister America, Inc. has redesigned its website, www.PutzmeisterAmerica.com, to integrate its four brands: Putzmeister America, Pro-Tech Used Equipment, Putzmeister Shotcrete Technology and Putzmeister Pipe Technology, while carrying through the new look of the Putzmeister creative platform, offering a more user-friendly navigation, and increasing informational content.

Schwing America Adds to Online Ordering Experience

Schwing America has made significant additions to its online ordering system, http://www.schwingparts.com for customers purchasing Genuine Schwing Parts and accessories. Now more than 4,500 parts are available online with continuous updates and additional information to help deliver parts quickly and accurately. Recent changes to the site have added several timesaving features to further enhance the benefits of online ordering.

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