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Executive Session
19-21 August 2014
Attend this executive-style training course for FREE as we celebrate 60 years of training. Learn More
110 Year Celebration
Save the date, 22 August 2014, and join us as we celebrate 110 years in the concrete products industry! Learn More
Concrete Masonry Technology
8-12 September 2014
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Vibrapac®
15-19 September 2014
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Bauma China
24-28 November 2014
Shanghai, China
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World of Concrete
3-6 February 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada

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ICON-Xchange
18-19 February 2015
San Antonio, Texas

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The Precast Show
5-7 March 2015
Orlando, Florida
July 2014
New Look - Same Company, Only Better
Celebrating 110 years in the concrete products industry, 60 years of education and 10 years as an employee-owned company is significant milestone for Besser Company. To signify this we introduced a new logo and website that reflects our past and embraces our future. "We've changed our look on the outside to reflect the progress we've made on the inside," stated Kari Schellie, Director of Marketing. Continue Reading

Tom Schmidt
Schmidt's Retirement Prompts Promotions

Tom Schmidt, Director of Pipe and Precast, retired from Besser Company on 30 June 2014. "Tom's insightful leadership has given Besser the ability to provide pipe and precast producers with the equipment, parts and attentive customer service that sets us apart from other industry suppliers," shared Kevin Curtis, President and CEO. Tom's career began in the Finance Department of Besser (Quinn Machinery and Foundry) in April 1992, he became Treasurer in 2005. Continue Reading 

Besser Attends the Concrete Show - Mexico
Advanced Servo Vibration, the Servopac®, Besser curing systems, and rebuilt equipment were the hottest topics discussed with customers during The Concrete Show held in Mexico City, Mexico from 21-23 May 2014. Many existing customers in attendance spent time with Besser staff sharing information about their business and learning the ways that we can help them improve their operation. Continue Reading
Curtis Receives Fellow of the College Award
During the Alpena Community College commencement on 5 May 2014 Kevin Curtis, Besser President and CEO, was presented the Fellow of the College Award from ACC President Dr. Joynton. In particular, Dr. Joynton stated, "Kevin who, through a sense of purpose, community concern and leadership, has enriched the educational, cultural and economic lives of the citizens of Northeast Michigan. As Chief Executive Officer of Besser, an employee-owned Company, you have led the business through...Continue Reading
 
Terry McNamee
McNamee to Provide Support in Northeast U.S.
With over 30 years of sales experience, Terry McNamee rejoined the Besser team this week. Terry started his career in the industry in 1982 working with architectural products where he was introduced to Besser at that time. In 1994 Terry began selling concrete products equipment on the east coast and his passion for supporting customers and in-depth knowledge of the industry led him to Besser initially in December 2006. Continue Reading 
Wilkinson to Lead Mold Team 

We are pleased to announce that Ryan Wilkinson has been promoted to Engineering Manager - Molds.   

Ryan has worked as a mechanical engineer at our Holland (now Zeeland), Michigan facility for 15 years.  In 2009, he transitioned to our Mold group, learning details of Mold engineering.  Over the last several months Ryan has completed the World Center for Concrete Technology Vibrapac course and has been traveling extensively with the Besser sales team. Continue Reading 

 

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