Sources: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, Chantilly, Va.; CP staff
Convening in New Orleans late last month for its 2014 Annual Meeting and 20th Anniversary observance, ICPI presented William Schneider the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing significant industry contributions through technical innovation and advocacy; demonstrated leadership; dedication to employee well-being; and, stressing contractor/installer education as paramount to producer success.
Read MoreSources: Holcim Ltd., Zurich; Lafarge SA, Paris; CP staff
Holcim and Lafarge officials outlined in April 7 presentations to European Union analysts the financial rationale and integration strategies behind a “merger of equals,” netting LafargeHolcim—present in 90 countries and accounting for $44 billion in sales; 470 million and 384 million tons of cement and aggregate shipments, respectively; plus, 90 million yd. of ready mixed production.
Read MoreSource: Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington, D.C.; CP staff
In a decision limiting the scope of a federal statute widely criticized for inflating public construction project costs, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Amy Berman Jackson rejected the U.S. Department of Labor’s ruling that the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage mandate can be expanded to include privately funded developments.
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Company announced four new products at the 2014 National Precast Concrete Association show in Houston. The Magnetic Angle Tape Measure’s strong backing magnet conforms to the mold as it helps set angles accurately for hole or connector placement, and is available for use with 48- through 144-in. sized equipment.
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Company has expanded the ProFlex line to include the 375 Orange Compact Kneeling Pad as well as the orange color addition to existing model 380 (Standard Kneeling Pad). Key features of the 375 model include: compact size fits in most standards tool bags and boxes; orange color provides easy identification to ensure it is not left behind; convenient handle allows for storage; compact size (8- x 18-in.) or standard size (14- x 21-in.) models.
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Ruggedized tablet computer works with company’s BatchTron batch control system and BatchLink Order Entry or Reporting software to give the user full control of all batching functions. The main screen shows a graphic view of the plant and scales, with buttons to control material feeds, scale discharge, conveyors and mixing functions. Additional menus allow adjustment of moisture, slump and admixtures as well as setting up the batch queue, runs of batches and related parameters.
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As a completion of the re-design project for its Profi range of air operated hoists, the company has announced the 75 TI and 100 TI models, offering SWL capacities of 75 and 100 tonnes, respectively. Existing products in the Profi range cover lift capacities from 250 kg up to a full 60 tonnes, ideally suited to engineering environments.
Read MoreSource: Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Milwaukee
The next ConExpo-Con/Agg international exposition will be held March 7-11, 2017, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, confirms the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Read MoreSource: General Shale, Johnson City, Tenn.
A 22-year company veteran, most recently serving as president and chief operating officer, Charles Smith has officially assumed the chief executive officer post upon the April 1 retirement of Richard Green, who has led the masonry giant for 20 years.
Read MoreSources: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Silver Spring, Md.; CP staff
The second annual Cement & Concrete Day on the Hill, April 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brings together representatives from more than a dozen construction industry groups, as host and lead sponsor Portland Cement Association aims to expand members’ and their customers’ presence in federal transportation, environmental and water resources infrastructure.
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