Schwing SPTO 4000 is a Valuable Tool for Concrete Pumpers and Contractors

ST. PAUL, MN.—August 5, 2013. Schwing’s SPTO 4000 is a compact package that provides high volume performance for commercial work. This unit utilizes the truck’s engine to power the concrete pump, providing impressive output and distance capabilities. The SPTO 4000 pump kit handles concrete mixes with up to 2.5-inch aggregate for high utilization on commercial […]

Irving Equipment Sells Largest Concrete Pump in North America During WOC 2013

This year’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas was a highly successful event for Irving Equipment. Irving once again proved to be one of the dominant forces in the industry, with the sale of the largest concrete pump in North America; a Concord 65-meter, which sold during the show. In addition, our display was complete with quality equipment […]

CertainTeed Enhances Commitment to Innovation, Appoints New Vice President of Research & Development

(Valley Forge, Pa.) – CertainTeed Corporation is bolstering its capacity for industry-leading innovation through the appointment of Minas Apelian as vice president of research and development (R&D). In this newly established position, Apelian will lead the design, development and execution of next generation products and technologies across all CertainTeed business units, which includes siding, ceilings, pipe, foundations, […]

Saint-Gobain sells its PVC “Pipe & Foundations” business to Westlake Chemical for US$175 million

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Saint-Gobain signed an agreement for the sale of its U.S.-based PVC Pipe & Foundations business to North American Pipe Corporation, a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) of Houston, Texas, for a total price (enterprise value) of US$175 million (around €135 million), representing 7.2 times 2012 EBITDA(US$24 million). Manufactured by Saint-Gobain’s Exterior Products Division within […]

Robotic Systems for Layout — A Consultant’s View

It has been a while since any of us have even wanted to think about investing in more layout equipment or upgrading the current systems. Here are just a few ideas on the subject and things that you may want to consider: 1st…Relax, you did it right the first time Chances are your existing system (Geodimeter/Trimble 5600 systems or […]

Cold Weather Concrete Pumping Tips

Courtesy of Peak Concrete Pumping

How to prevent or deal with concrete freezing in the concrete pump, which can stop the flow of concrete through the pipeline American Concrete Pumping Association & Schwing America, Inc. as seen at For Construction Pros.com Cold weather pumping can present a variety of problems as compared to pumping in moderate temperatures. Most obvious, of […]

CertainTeed’s New CertaForm™ Flexible Flatwork Form Speeds Installation of Curved Designs

(Valley Forge, Pa.) – With the introduction of CertainTeed’s new CertaForm™ flexible flatwork form, contractors can now more easily tackle curved designs for projects such as patios, driveways and decks. “CertainTeed now offers contractors a flexible form solution that helps to increase productivity by working the way they work and with the forming lumber they […]

Bilco Offers Tips to Get Basement Doors Ready for Cold Months Ahead

New Haven, CT (PRWEB) September 14, 2010 With winter fast approaching, careful homeowners turn their attention to winterizing their homes to keep them in tip-top shape through the cold season. If a basement door is rusted, leaky or rotted, chances are that homeowners will have a damp and cold basement this winter. In addition to […]

CertainTeed Corporation Cuts Energy Loss From Slab Edges with New EnergyEdge(R) Insulating Form

(Valley Forge, Pa.) – CertainTeed Corporation is expanding its portfolio of time-saving foundation products that boost energy efficiency with the introduction of EnergyEdge(R) insulating concrete slab edge forms. The patent-pending EnergyEdge system is designed to prevent energy loss along the uninsulated concrete slab edge. The system consists of PVC rails, snap-on braces and expanded polystyrene (EPS) […]

Bilco Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Classic Series Steel Basement Door with Introduction of New Model

NEW HAVEN, CT/January 19, 2010 – Bilco is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Classic Series Steel Basement Door with the introduction of the next generation of the product. The new and improved model features a patented gas spring lift assistance that provides improved operation and simplifies installation. In addition to this new design, Bilco […]