Tag: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

Safety

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association launches ThinkFirst safety program

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)  launched a new safety program called ThinkFirst, dedicated to reinforcing a culture of safety in the ready-mixed concrete industry. NRMCA’s Safety, Operations, and Environmental staff noted that the Top 10 most frequently-cited safety violations in the construction, general industry, and ready-mixed concrete industry have barely changed in the […]

October 30, 2019

Roadbuilding

NRMCA president to retire in March

The President of National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Robert A. Garbin says he plans to retire in March 2019. Read more about this.

November 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

NRMCA announces 2018 Excellence in Quality Award winners

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association announced the winners of its 2018 Excellence in Quality Awards. Get more details right here on Equipment World.

October 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Volumetric concrete mixers gain popularity as they help companies cut downtime, boost profits

Learn more about how volumetric concrete mixers can help save companies 40% on concrete costs, improve quality control, and increase productivity.

August 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

NRMCA to hold Improving Concrete Quality course Jan. 17

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is offering a new course, Improving Concrete Quality, on January 17 in Eagan, Minnesota. A book by the same name that was written by one of the instructors, as well as other NRMCA resources, will provide the basic content for the course, which will delve into quantifying tangible and intangible […]

January 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

NRMCA hires Luke McHugh as senior director Northeast Region paving

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) announced the hiring of Luke McHugh as senior director, local paving, for the Northeast Region. In his new role, he will work with NRMCA partners and members to help deliver successful local concrete paving projects and implement strategies that increase the use of various forms of ready-mixed concrete […]

October 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

Eastern Concrete Materials driver is 2017 NRMCA mixer champ; Cemex driver takes second

Edward Rieper, a driver for Eastern Concrete Materials in Bogota, New Jersey, took home the crown in the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) 2017 National Mixer Driver Championship held outside Dallas. This is Rieper’s second national mixer driver championship. He won the event in 2014 and placed fifth in last year’s competition. Dave Mangold, a Cemex […]

October 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Lori Tiefenthaler becomes first woman to chair ACPA

Lori Tiefenthaler has been named the first woman to chair the American Concrete Pavement Association’s (ACPA) board of directors in the group’s 54-year history. “I am extremely honored to accept this gavel and the responsibility of leading this great association in 2017,” says Tiefenthaler. “As I look back on the 53 chairmen that came before […]

December 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In is May 10-11; registration filling fast

This year’s Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In, being held May 10-11 at the Hyatt Regency Washington at 400 New Jersey Ave. NW in Washington, D.C., is filling up fast, according to a National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) press release. Everyone is encouraged to join with colleagues to advocate for the industry at the fly-in. Although a five-year highway […]

April 14, 2016

Dealers

Manitou manufactures 500,000th machine, Stihl opens new facility and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup

Manitou group manufactures its 500,000th machine Manitou Group has manufactured its milestone 500,000th machine. Manitou Americas will announce the celebration at various summer trade shows; Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls, NY; Ag Progress Days in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA; and Wisconsin Farm Tech Days in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. They will travel from Wisconsin to Europe, debuting […]

August 17, 2015

Dealers

Terex launches used truck website and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing Roundup

Terex Trucks launches Used Trucks website Terex Trucks has partnered with Machinery Trader to develop a used trucks website which enables dealers to upload and advertise pre-owned trucks and construction equipment. Features on the website include an equipment search function, a dealer locator and a tool to receive free shipping and financing quotes. The new tool follows […]

July 24, 2015

Roadbuilding

NRMCA hosts 2013 Concrete Sustainability Conference

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), along with several other sponsors, is hosting the eighth annual International Concrete Sustainability Conference (ICSC) May 6-8 in San Francisco, California. The conference is aimed at educating researchers, academics, students, engineers, architects, contractors, public works officials, material suppliers and concrete industry professionals on topics like life cycle assessment, […]

April 22, 2013