Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. NPCA CEO Nick Rhoad unveiled an updated logo late last month in Tucson, Ariz. during the group’s 59th Annual Convention. The fifth such graphic since 1965, it includes elements that connect with the previous logo while bringing a fresh look and feel to the NPCA branding. The southern Arizona landscape afforded a mountain…
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NPCA names public and private sector-minted executive as new chief
Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff The National Precast Concrete Association has appointed Nick Rhoad as president and chief executive officer, effective December 1. He will arrive with 20-plus years of experience in association management, state government roles and private sector economic development work. Rhoad was most recently chief executive officer of the Association of Real Estate…
Read MoreMarket confidence reflected in record Precast Show metrics
The National Precast Concrete Association booked nearly 5,300 registered attendees for The Precast Show 2023 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the Ohio capital. Upward of 400 exhibitors occupying 120,000 square feet of show floor presented attendees a wealth of material, equipment or information technology innovations, product licensing opportunities, and business service offerings. In addition to the trade exhibit,…
Read MoreNPCA Plant Certification measures up to Ocean State DOT
Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation recently approved the National Precast Concrete Association’s Plant Certification program as an accepted quality certification option for manufactured precast concrete facilities in the state. It joins 40 other states and more than 75 municipalities in recognizing NPCA certification when specifying construction projects. The program is dedicated to…
Read MoreAlcrete Industries closes on Cape Fear Precast
Sources: Alcrete Industries LLC, Pell City, Ala.; CP staff Alcrete Industries, a specialist in drainage and other underground concrete structures, has acquired Cape Fear Precast LLC, which operates a National Precast Concrete Association-Certified plant on a 20-acre Jacksonville, N.C. site and has served parts of the Carolinas since 2000.
Read MoreNPCA honors largest Master Precaster cohort to date
Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. A late-February ceremony in Columbus, Ohio saw a record 63 individuals recognized for earning the distinction of NPCA Master Precaster, where candidates complete an intensive two-year program covering the industry, safety, production, technical knowledge, quality assurance and leadership. The event was among National Precast Concrete Association activities dovetailing The Precast Show in the…
Read MoreRecord Precast Show participation reflects producer confidence
Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. The National Precast Concrete Association logged nearly 5,300 registered attendees for The Precast Show 2023, February 23-25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the Ohio capital. Upward of 400 exhibitors occupying 120,000 square feet of show floor presented attendees a wealth of material, equipment or information technology innovations, product licensing opportunities, and…
Read MoreCalming Confidence
A visit with 2022-23 National Precast Concrete Association Chairman of the Board Joel Sheets Known for his calm demeanor, Joel Sheets, senior vice president of Operations for Tindall Infrastructure, not only has the confidence to be a leader recognized and appreciated throughout the Tindall organization but also to lead the entire precast industry. Sheets has built a team and a…
Read MoreNPCA, PCI and ICPI-NCMA gear up for The Precast Show
Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff The Precast Show 2023 runs February 23-25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio’s capital city. As the largest precast-specific trade gathering in North America, it draws producers from across the manufactured-concrete spectrum, plus allied equipment and machinery manufacturers, material suppliers, and service providers.
Read MoreNPCA QC Manual details plant certification changes for 2023
Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind. The updated NPCA Quality Control Manual for Precast Concrete Plants is available for free download by members and non-members alike. As a management tool and technical resource for quality precast processes and production, the manual is reviewed and updated annually to keep pace with advancing technologies. NPCA Plant Certification is recognized by 40 states…
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