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Construction-specific ELD accounts for mixer, pump driver hours exemptions

April 16, 2019 ConcreteAdmin

A developer of market-specific tools for fleet operators and drivers bound by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours of service rules cites the first electronic logging device programmed with functionality to reflect the agency’s HOS rule exemptions for mixer and concrete pump drivers. GeoSpace Labs timed the February release of its construction-specific ELD with FMCSA’s formal announcement of exemptions for concrete delivery and placement vehicles; it waives drivers’ 30-minute break requirement and relaxes the reset period from 14 to 12 hours.

FTC increases pre-merger notification $threshold

March 25, 2019 ConcreteAdmin

Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission threshold at which a proposed transaction is subject to pre-merger filings increases from $84.4 million to $90 million, effective April.

Compact telehandler, forklift

February 26, 2019 ConcreteAdmin

The Gehl RS4-14 is presented as a highly versatile machine that excels in loader, telescopic handler and industrial forklift applications. At just under 60 inches wide and 75 inches tall, it is the company’s most compact model, yet maintains a full-size cab. It boasts a 4,400-lb. maximum lift capacity, 14-ft. 3-in. lift height, and 9-ft. outreach. The RS4-14 has four-wheel drive, three steering modes and a 10-ft. 1-in. turning radius, and can work on uneven terrain and in confined spaces.

Jensen Precast enters Oregon, expands offerings through Brooks deal

December 4, 2018 ConcreteAdmin

Sources: Jensen Precast, Sparks, Nev.; CP staff

A key source of engineered concrete infrastructure solutions for West Coast markets, Jensen Precast has acquired underground structure specialist Brooks Products, operating Portland, Ore., and Ontario, Calif., plants. The deal marks an Oregon entry for Jensen Precast and enables it to provide an expanded product line and expedited service for a variety of infrastructure conditions. The Ontario location, moreover, affords Jensen Precast a robust will call service for southern California customers seeking walk-in purchases.

Amcon acquires Concrete Materials unit masonry plants

April 7, 2017 ConcreteAdmin

Source: TCC Materials, Mendota Heights, Minn.

A deal with Sweetman Construction Co., dba Concrete Materials, has netted TCC Materials’ Amcon Concrete Products business block plants in Harrisburg, S.D., and Worthington, Minn. They join a network of concrete masonry and hardscape unit plants in Medford, St. Cloud and St. Joseph, Minn., plus Rapid City, S.D.

Calculated Stewardship

August 8, 2016 ConcreteAdmin

2016 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Chairman Chuck Prussack looks to the next generation

By Josephine Smith

3D machine vision lifts wall panel automation, quality control

August 8, 2016 ConcreteAdmin

Finland’s Elematic Oyj and North America’s Elematic Inc. answer growing demands for precast element productivity and verification with Comcaster. The new automatic casting system eases quality control in wall panel production, detecting possible errors early. It scans the casting table using a 3D machine vision system, making sure all of the details are placed correctly: shuttering, reinforcement, lifting hooks, and spots for different electric wall sockets or other inserts.

Commanding a New Era

June 4, 2014 ConcreteAdmin

David Pitre is 2014-15 Chairman of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute accomplished a great amount in 2013, which seemed fitting as it entered a new era as this year marks ICPI’s 20th anniversary. Convening in New Orleans in late March for the 2014 Annual Meeting and anniversary observance, David Pitre, director of Engineering Products for Pavestone Co., opened the general session and began his two-year term as chairman at the close of the meeting.

Steep angle conveyor belts

June 4, 2014 ConcreteAdmin

Legg Co. Continental Conveyer Belt Group

Eyeing land-locked or tight footprint applications, the company has broadened its portfolio with Legg-Wall, capable of conveying at up to 90-deg. inclines and offering three sidewall and three cleat types. The belts can be supplied with light, medium or heavy corrugated sidewalls, depending on materials, and feature fabric reinforcement for greater stability.

Hat-mounted light

April 18, 2014 ConcreteAdmin

The Halo Light illuminates a worker’s entire task area without adjustment and shadows. Features include 360-degree halo light active illumination system; visibility up to ¼ mile away in all directions; ability to fully illuminate the worker’s task area out to the visual periphery; tension spring-mounting system connects securely to any hard hat.