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Month: December 2019
Silo aeration equals production gains for Jackson Concrete
John Meyer strives for efficiency at his West Bend, Wis., ready mixed plant. He knows about concrete production after managing the open-air operation for nine years before purchasing Jackson Concrete in 2003. Four years later, he realized an ideal condition for ready mixed production in the frozen north by moving plant iron into a full enclosure.
Read MoreContinental toughens mixer- and dump-grade tire series
An early-fall gathering at Continental Tire’s 5,000-acre proving ground in Evald, Texas, served as the public debut of new Generation 3 construction truck tires for on/off-road or mixed use. The Conti HSC 3 steer/all-position tire, Conti HDC 3 drive tire, and Conti HAC 3 all-position tire deliver key benefits for concrete, construction and other on/off-road applications. All arrive from the…
Read MoreMixer-, pump-ready DC chassis brings Autocar back to concrete
An American transportation brand tracing its roots to 1899, but best known in recent decades for refuse-grade cabover trucks, has announced twin models purpose-built for ready mixed concrete and boom pump operators.
Read MoreMixer-, pump-ready DC chassis brings Autocar back to concrete
An American transportation brand tracing its roots to 1899, but best known in recent decades for refuse-grade cabover trucks, has announced twin models purpose-built for ready mixed concrete and boom pump operators.
Read MoreCertifiable Consistency
Capital Ready Mix Concrete recently opened a second plant and new flagship on a site bordering Pittsboro, N.C., strategic to work in the Research Triangle, so named for the nearby Duke University, Durham; N.C. State University, Raleigh; and, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Anchoring the operation is a CEI Fusion batch plant, engineered to weigh and convey optimal coarse and fine aggregate blends to meet target design strengths without excess cement volumes.
Read MoreNRMCA Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards salute sound operating practices ensuring resource conservation, water or air pollution prevention, plus enlightened plant and fleet team members. Now in its 24th year, the program honors producer members that have surpassed federal, state or local agency compliance requirements and demonstrated environmental commitment by investing in plant and human capital.
Read MoreDaimler Vocational Truck Competition sows art, engineering
Teamed with Los Angeles’ ArtCenter College of Design, Daimler Trucks North America and Western Star Truck Sales challenged transportation students to envision vehicles meeting the needs of vocational customers in 2030 and beyond. Concepts displayed late last month at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show, Atlanta, included a novel concrete mixer truck whose control package is contained in a cab where passenger space gives way to a platform, ladder and hatch for better visibility and safety.
Read MoreORGANIZATIONS – NOVEMBER 2019
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has named 2019 Excellence in Quality Awards recipients. The program recognizes producers that follow and exceed quality management principles guiding materials, production processes and delivered loads. Honored during the group’s ConcreteWorks conference last month in Florida were:
Read MorePRODUCERS – NOVEMBER 2019
Birmingham, Ala.-based Dunn Investment Co., parent of one of America’s oldest contracting businesses and holding company of multiple operating businesses located throughout the Southeast, has promoted two 25-year veterans from their vice president posts. Rodney Grogan, who served as 2017 National Ready Mixed Concrete Association chairman, has been named executive vice president of Dunn Investment Western Operations, including Mississippi and Louisiana ready mixed producers MMC Materials and Bayou Concrete, plus Huey P. Stockstill, Dunn Roadbuilders and Dunn Utility Products. His counterpart in Dunn Investment Eastern Operations, Craig Fleming, will be responsible for Dunn Construction, Dunn Building Co., Civil Constructors and Couch Aggregates.
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