2007 CFA News
2007 CFA News and Press Releases
The following index lists CFA news and member press releases during 2006. Click on any title to read more from that listing. You may also click below to see articles from all years:
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December 6, 2007
Western Forms Creates New Partnership with B.E.P. Forming Systems, Inc.
Western Forms Inc has created a new partnership with B.E.P. Forming Systems Inc, previously headquartered in Fayetteville, Georgia. The newly formed entity, B.E.P. Forming Systems, L.L.C. will be headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Western Forms Inc has created a new partnership with B.E.P. Forming Systems Inc, previously headquartered in Fayetteville, Georgia. The newly formed entity, B.E.P. Forming Systems, L.L.C. will be headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
November 26, 2007
Monarch Manufacturing Hires Summers as new VP of Sales and Marketing
Monarch Manufacturing, Waukee, IA, announces the appointment of Dan Summers to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Summers has over thirty years of experience in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors of the building products industry.
Monarch Manufacturing, Waukee, IA, announces the appointment of Dan Summers to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Summers has over thirty years of experience in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors of the building products industry.
November 15, 2007
Malisch to Receive Coveted National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Award
Ward R. Malisch, Senior Managing Director of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), will be awarded the 2008 Richard D. Gaynor Award, presented by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).
Ward R. Malisch, Senior Managing Director of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), will be awarded the 2008 Richard D. Gaynor Award, presented by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).
November 5, 2007
CFA Announces Call for Entries for 2008 Basement of the Year Awards
The Concrete Foundation Association has announced the call for entries for the 2008 Basement of the Year Award.
The Concrete Foundation Association has announced the call for entries for the 2008 Basement of the Year Award.
October 29, 2007
Saint-Gobain Plants Honored for Safety
Twenty-two CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics manufacturing sites in the United States recently received awards for safety performance in 2006 from The Society of the Plastics Industry’s (SPI) Occupational Health and Environmental Issues Committee.
Twenty-two CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics manufacturing sites in the United States recently received awards for safety performance in 2006 from The Society of the Plastics Industry’s (SPI) Occupational Health and Environmental Issues Committee.
August 6, 2007
CRSI Appoints Jack Gibbons as Central Region Manager
Mr. Gibbons will be responsible for managing all CRSI activities in the Central Region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois) and within the Region’s individual chapters.
Mr. Gibbons will be responsible for managing all CRSI activities in the Central Region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois) and within the Region’s individual chapters.
July 10, 2007
Trimble Expands Construction Layout Solutions with Two New Robotic Total Stations
Trimble has announced the Trimble® SPS710 and SPS610 Robotic Total Stations for construction layout applications.
Trimble has announced the Trimble® SPS710 and SPS610 Robotic Total Stations for construction layout applications.
June 5, 2007
Trimble Sets Date for International User Conference in Las Vegas
Trimble has announced that it will hold its International User Conference November 5-7, 2007 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
Trimble has announced that it will hold its International User Conference November 5-7, 2007 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
May 23, 2007
Premium CertainTeed® Interior and Exterior Products Featured in Custom-Built Concept Home
Top-of-the-line CertainTeed® roofing, insulation, siding, gypsum board, trim and foundation products will be part of a $2.5 million traditional-style custom-built concept home.
Top-of-the-line CertainTeed® roofing, insulation, siding, gypsum board, trim and foundation products will be part of a $2.5 million traditional-style custom-built concept home.
May 7, 2007
B.E.P.™ Forming Systems Appoints Sales Representative for Midwest
B.E.P.™ Forming Systems, Inc. announced today the appointment of Michael Overturf of Overturf Enterprises, LLC as their new independent sales representative.
B.E.P.™ Forming Systems, Inc. announced today the appointment of Michael Overturf of Overturf Enterprises, LLC as their new independent sales representative.
May 1, 2007
Putzmeister America, Inc. Announces Vice President – Sales and Marketing
Putzmeister has named Bill Dwyer as Vice President – Sales and Marketing. Dwyer is responsible for U.S. and Canadian concrete pump sales, the Putzmeister Pro-Tech Pre-owned and Renewed Equipment division and the company’s marketing department.
Putzmeister has named Bill Dwyer as Vice President – Sales and Marketing. Dwyer is responsible for U.S. and Canadian concrete pump sales, the Putzmeister Pro-Tech Pre-owned and Renewed Equipment division and the company’s marketing department.
May 1, 2007
Putzmeister America, Inc. Introduces Boom Pump QuickStart Series
Putzmeister America announces the May 2007 release of its new Boom Pump QuickStart DVD series. Designed as a convenient reference for new and experienced boom pump operators, the QuickStart DVD series is a guide to operational procedures, general maintenance and advanced special features of Putzmeister truck-mounted concrete boom pumps.
Putzmeister America announces the May 2007 release of its new Boom Pump QuickStart DVD series. Designed as a convenient reference for new and experienced boom pump operators, the QuickStart DVD series is a guide to operational procedures, general maintenance and advanced special features of Putzmeister truck-mounted concrete boom pumps.
April 9, 2007
CertainTeed® Facilities Receive Prestigious Global Awards for Health and Safety
Five CertainTeed® manufacturing sites have been honored by Saint-Gobain for their exceptional commitment to promoting health and safety in the workplace.
Five CertainTeed® manufacturing sites have been honored by Saint-Gobain for their exceptional commitment to promoting health and safety in the workplace.
April 1, 2007
The CIFA Group Announces Regional Conference in Raleigh
The two-day event begins on Friday, April 27 with a full-day education session offered for building inspectors and code officials.
The two-day event begins on Friday, April 27 with a full-day education session offered for building inspectors and code officials.
March 12, 2007
Putzmeister Develops Specialty Hopper for Placing Soil with its Telebelt® Conveyors
To help contractors efficiently place dirt on job sites, Putzmeister America has designed a new soil hopper for use with its truck-mounted Telebelt conveyors.
To help contractors efficiently place dirt on job sites, Putzmeister America has designed a new soil hopper for use with its truck-mounted Telebelt conveyors.
March 12, 2007
Donation by Putzmeister Helps Concrete Industry Management Raise $500,000
A donation of a P 30D Ball Valve Pump to the CIM Auction helped the organization raise a remarkable $500,000 for the CIM program, doubling its proceeds from last year’s auction. This was Putzmeister’s second endowment of a machine to CIM.
A donation of a P 30D Ball Valve Pump to the CIM Auction helped the organization raise a remarkable $500,000 for the CIM program, doubling its proceeds from last year’s auction. This was Putzmeister’s second endowment of a machine to CIM.
March 12, 2007
Putzmeister Teams Up with CNH Capital to Offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus
Putzmeister America, Inc. has joined forces with CNH Capital to offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus—a dedicated line of credit that Putzmeister customers can use for their day-to-day parts, service and accessory purchases.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has joined forces with CNH Capital to offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus—a dedicated line of credit that Putzmeister customers can use for their day-to-day parts, service and accessory purchases.
March 12, 2007
Putzmeister Celebrates Facility Expansion
Concrete and material placement equipment manufacturer continues growth with the addition of 30,000 square feet to Sturtevant headquarters
Concrete and material placement equipment manufacturer continues growth with the addition of 30,000 square feet to Sturtevant headquarters
March 12, 2007
Putzmeister America, Inc. Releases New Telebelt® DVD
"Versatility in Motion” DVD showcases the different applications and materials that can be placed with a Telebelt Telescopic Belt Conveyor.
"Versatility in Motion” DVD showcases the different applications and materials that can be placed with a Telebelt Telescopic Belt Conveyor.
March 1, 2007
CIFA USA Expectations Exceeded During WOC '07
The great success of WOC 2007 confirms CIFA USA’s growth and awareness in the industry.
The great success of WOC 2007 confirms CIFA USA’s growth and awareness in the industry.
February 28, 2007
The CIFA Group Announces New Board of Directors for CIFA USA, Inc.
During January 2007, the shareholders of the CIFA Group appointed a new Board of Directors for its American subsidiary, CIFA USA.
During January 2007, the shareholders of the CIFA Group appointed a new Board of Directors for its American subsidiary, CIFA USA.
February 28, 2007
CFA Announces Summer Meeting in Stowe, VT
The CFA will gather for their annual summer meeting in Stowe, Vermont, from July 24-26 at the Stoweflake Resort. .
The CFA will gather for their annual summer meeting in Stowe, Vermont, from July 24-26 at the Stoweflake Resort. .
February 19, 2007
CFA Announces 2007 Basement of the Year
This year’s competition is the largest in CFA history with 13 entries from across the country and marks the first year multiple categories were made available for submission.
This year’s competition is the largest in CFA history with 13 entries from across the country and marks the first year multiple categories were made available for submission.
February 12, 2007
CFA Presents 2007 Contractor of the Year Award
The Concrete Foundation Association is proud to present its 2007 Contractor of the Year Award to Dennis Purinton, founder of Purinton Builders, Inc. in East Granby, Connecticut.
The Concrete Foundation Association is proud to present its 2007 Contractor of the Year Award to Dennis Purinton, founder of Purinton Builders, Inc. in East Granby, Connecticut.
January 25, 2007
Donation by Putzmeister Helps Concrete Industry Management Raise $500,000
A donation of a P 30D Ball Valve Pump to the CIM Auction helped the organization raise a remarkable $500,000 for the CIM program, doubling its proceeds from last year’s auction. This was Putzmeister’s second endowment of a machine to CIM.
A donation of a P 30D Ball Valve Pump to the CIM Auction helped the organization raise a remarkable $500,000 for the CIM program, doubling its proceeds from last year’s auction. This was Putzmeister’s second endowment of a machine to CIM.
January 23, 2007
New Trimble LM80 Layout Manager and Desktop Software Enhancements Expand Capabilities for Site Layout Applications
With enhancements to both LM80 Layout Manager and LM80 Desktop, contractors can easily perform layout tasks faster and more efficiently for increased job productivity.
With enhancements to both LM80 Layout Manager and LM80 Desktop, contractors can easily perform layout tasks faster and more efficiently for increased job productivity.
January 23, 2007
Tough New Spectra Precision Laser Grade Lasers from Trimble Feature Wireless Remote Control
The versatile lasers are rugged, cost-effective and can perform three types of jobs for construction contractors—level, grade and vertical alignment with plumb.
The versatile lasers are rugged, cost-effective and can perform three types of jobs for construction contractors—level, grade and vertical alignment with plumb.
January 23, 2007
CertainTeed Corporation Now Offering V-Buck® Vinyl Blocking System by Vinyl Technologies Inc.
Perfect for installing any windows, V-Buck is easy to assemble, installs quickly, helps job sites look cleaner and is available at an installed price equal to wood.
Perfect for installing any windows, V-Buck is easy to assemble, installs quickly, helps job sites look cleaner and is available at an installed price equal to wood.
January 15, 2007
Putzmeister Teams Up with CNH Capital to Offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus
Putzmeister America, Inc. has joined forces with CNH Capital to offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus—a dedicated line of credit that Putzmeister customers can use for their day-to-day parts, service and accessory purchases.
Putzmeister America, Inc. has joined forces with CNH Capital to offer Putzmeister Advantage Plus—a dedicated line of credit that Putzmeister customers can use for their day-to-day parts, service and accessory purchases.
January 12, 2007
PCA Residential Director Honored in "Ten Most Influential People in
the Concrete Industry" List
Concrete Construction magazine honored Michael H. Weber, PCA's director of residential construction, as one of 2006's "Ten Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry."
Concrete Construction magazine honored Michael H. Weber, PCA's director of residential construction, as one of 2006's "Ten Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry."
January 1, 2007
Putzmeister Develops Specialty Hopper for Placing Soil with its Telebelt® Conveyors
To help contractors efficiently place dirt on job sites, Putzmeister America has designed a new soil hopper for use with its truck-mounted Telebelt conveyors.
To help contractors efficiently place dirt on job sites, Putzmeister America has designed a new soil hopper for use with its truck-mounted Telebelt conveyors.