Masonry Magazine April 2011 Page. 42
INDUSTRY NEWS
A bridge deck replacement project in Jacksonville, Fla. was the subject of a challenge. Teams were given specific details, such as specific bridge measurements, environmental characteristics, and concrete mix designs to work with. Specifically, teams were asked to provide what preventative measures should be taken before, during, and after concrete placement and any equipment that would be needed to enable the execution of the suggestions.
The final entries were reviewed by a panel of judges from ACT's Construction Liaison Committee, including Luke Snell of Western Technologies Inc., Charles Nmai of BASE, John Gibbons of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, Charles Hanskat of Concrete Engineering Group, and Thomas Malerk of the Florida Department of Transportation.
First Place-Middle Tennessee University: Matt Petree, Brandon Cornwell, Greg Schamberg, Joe Evers
Second Place-Greenville Technical College: Brett Hahulski, Joe Redenz, Thomas Kraus, Steve Humphries, Gloria Scott
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Rental Industry Trends Upward
Attendance at The Rental Show 2011 displayed a marked increase over 2010, reflecting a renewed optimistic attitude throughout the rental industry. The Rental Show was Feb. 27-March 2 in Las Vegas.
The number of rental business personnel in attendance increased nearly 40 percent over The Rental Show 2010, while the number of rental businesses represented increased just under 30 percent. Attendees came from the United States, Canada and 39 other countries.
Attendees were actively buying on the trade show floor, with many exhibitors reporting optimistic sales that began as soon as the floor opened. Optimism was reflected in the Construction/Industrial department as well.
"After a couple years of heads down, walk-right-past-our-booth traffic, it was great to see some long-time friends stop by to talk about machine purchases," says Dave Garton, marketing manager of John Deere Construction & Forestry, Moline, III. "It was even better to meet some new contacts and learn about their business. The best word to sum the show up actually comes from one of our customers who said people seem to have more 'confidence' than they have in the past."
Results from The Rental Show reinforce the latest findings from IHS Global Insight, which reflect an optimistic future for the rental industry. Overall, total US. equipment rental revenue is projected to increase more than 7 percent during 2011, with a forecast for even stronger growth predicted through 2015.
Third Place - Arizona State University: Alexander Bertheau, Morgan Spears, Ashley Bagley, Patrick Tarkowski.
The first, second- and third-place teams will receive cash awards of $300, $200, and $100, respectively. For more information, visit www.concrete.org.
Structural Group Hires Kirkland, Potter
Structural Group, a specialty-contracting firm that delivers services, systems and technologies that build, repair, protect, strengthen and reinforce concrete, steel, masonry, timber and soils, has hired Jim Kirkland as VP of commercial sales. Kirkland will work to leverage his vast sales and construction background to provide leadership with everything from sales coverage to how best to organize Structural's commercial effort.
Pat Potter has joined the company as the CFO. Prior to joining Structural Group, Potter was VP and CFO - North America.
IMT Names Field as Product Manager, Material Handling
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. named John Field as the company's new product manager of material handling. Field brings to the position more than 25 years of experience in product application support and material handling systems.
Field will be responsible for leading the company's line of material-handling equipment and helping drive business strategy for the segment. In addition, he will work to strengthen the IMT material handling product lineup, so the company's product offerings continue to meet and exceed the needs of its customers.
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