2016 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Chairman Chuck Prussack looks to the next generation
By Josephine Smith
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Day: August 8, 2016
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MANUFACTURERS – July 2016
Liebherr USA Co. has promoted Ana Cabiedes-Uranga to the position of general manager, Marketing, responsible for leading and facilitating programs and strategy across the eight divisions under the recently designated Liebherr USA umbrella. She has 10-plus years’ marketing and management experience with the manufacturer, and has managed public relations and large-scale projects, including the ConExpo-Con/Agg exhibit. She most recently served as Liebherr Construction Equipment Marketing and Communications manager.
Read MoreORGANIZATIONS – JULY 2016
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has enlisted Portland Cement Association CEO Jim Toscas to join its Committee of 100, along with counterparts representing the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, Generic Pharmaceutical Association, Internet Association and Toy Industry Association. “The opportunity to share ideas, good practices, and perspectives in regard to governance, operations and overall value delivery, as well as partake of the excellent information and educational content of this program, is of tremendous value,” notes Toscas.
Read MoreHilti bolsters workhorse adhesive anchor
Manufacturer has announced engineering improvements to its HIT-RE 500 anchor system, including a 60-plus percent increase in published load performance, lowest installation temperature in the industry, and ICC approval for cracked and uncracked concrete and all seismic zones.
Read MorePRODUCERS – July 2016
Mutual Materials Co. in Bellevue, Wash., was set to close by this month on Kanta Products Inc., a Three Forks, Mont.-based concrete masonry, paving stone and Keystone Retaining Wall producer serving its home state plus Idaho and North Dakota. “The purchase allows us to continue growing a great concrete products manufacturer within our Pacific Northwest footprint,” says Mutual Materials President Kendall Anderegg, who underscores Kanta Products’ history of high quality output and customer service, and confirms that the business will continue under the legacy brand.
Read MoreTremron eyes Central Florida’s Atlantic Coast in new hardscape product plant
Tremron has commenced paver and other hardscape unit output at a Pompano Beach, Fla., plant, which joins the company’s four other Sunshine State production sites, plus an Atlanta satellite operation. The additional capacity positions Tremron to focus on products specific to markets from Pompano Beach north to Daytona Beach.
Read MoreMarcotte platform affords Béton Chevalier plant control from anywhere, anytime
David Chevalier owns seven ready mixed plants, operating under Béton Chevalier inc., the Stoneham, Quebec-based flagship business, or as Béton Royal. His fleet of 70 mixer trucks covers a 150-mile radius of metropolitan areas and rural communities in central and eastern Quebec.
Read MoreArtistic Paver builds Golden State footprint, polished stone program
North Miami Beach-based Artistic Paver Mfg. has shored up its West Coast presence, opening a southern California distribution center for Steplock and Roadlock series paving units from the company’s Case Grande, Ariz., plant. Offerings will include the latest addition to the Steplock West Coast line, Limestonelock, promoted as a “sophisticated paver with the smoothness found in limestone,” available in ‘polished’ or ‘polished and antiqued’ finishes’ plus Almond, Holly Brown or Linen Grey colors.
Read MoreCommand Center concrete maturity, temperature monitoring system
Pavement engineer Transtec Group has released Command Center 2.0, citing updated desktop and mobile software, improved readers for data collection, and a more durable, highly visible sensor cable than the predecessor model. Practitioners use the device to track maturity, strength, and internal temperature of fresh, in-place concrete. New CC 2.0 software increases efficiency to meet required specifications for maturity monitoring, thermal control plans, hot and cold weather concreting, precast production and mass placements.
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