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In This Issue
Trade Shows
World of Concrete
3-6 February 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada USA

 

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

 

UK Concrete Show
25-26 February 2015
Birmingham, United Kingdom

The Precast Show
5-7 March 2015
Orlando, Florida USA


December 2014
 
Kevin L. Curtis
 
This year we celebrated 110 years in the concrete industry, 60 years of training and 10 years as an employee-owned company.  We're excited to see the economy and customers' businesses improve as we head into the new year.  We've exhibited at numerous trade shows worldwide and it's evident that the concrete industry is anticipating better business levels.

 

There are many exciting initiatives at Besser on the horizon. Employees have been working to provide exciting new products and to enhance existing equipment that will deliver value to producers through improved productivity, quality, and safety. The Advanced Servo Vibration and the Servo Main Drive (patents pending) enhancements for cam operated block machines were introduced and tested at Headwaters Construction Materials in 2014 and have resulted in great return and improved productivity. Precast producers are able to improve plant safety by installing our new form rollover device; the newest product offering from our precast division. Our mold team continues to work with industry members to create new concrete products. Their intimate knowledge of machine capabilities makes them uniquely qualified to provide assistance regardless of the brand of machine. We've recently introduced the Megapac� - a mold vibration concrete products machine - to markets outside the US.

 

The World Center for Concrete Technology hosted seven Blockmakers Workshops this year with customers from around the world. Customers also took advantage of our in-plant training sessions, with hands-on training on their own equipment, producers are able to immediately apply what they've learned. We're very excited to be hosting a Blockmakers Workshop in Plasmor, Knottingley, United Kingdom followed by a Dynapac�/Ultrapac�/Superpac� course in Worthington, Pennsylvania in January and our very first Servopac� class in Fayetteville, North Carolina in March. Continuing education is essential to improve processes and productivity while learning new skills.

 

As your business continues to grow, we're growing too. We have added over 35 employees this year and continue to look for quality candidates to join our team.   

 

2015 will be another year of excellent Besser Teamwork and positive growth. We look forward to improving our performance in areas resulting in excellent service and response to our customer needs.  We wish you all continued success and a fun filled 2015.

 

Sincerely,
 
Kevin L.Curtis
President & CEO
Support During Winter Holidays

In observation of the holidays all Besser locations will be closed Thursday & Friday, 25-26 December 2014 for Christmas and 1-2 January 2015 to celebrate the New Year.  

 

Customers can reach us during this time by calling +1.989.354.1000 or 1.800.530.9991 for technical support or for urgent parts requests. Parts ordered online or by email during this time will be processed the next business day. We wish all of our employees, customers and industry friends a safe and happy holiday season.  

Second Applications Engineer Joins Besser

Kevin Krentz has joined Besser as our new Sales Application Engineer/Project Manager - Curing.  Based in Alpena, Michigan USA, Kevin is responsible for the planning, design, and installation of curing systems for all concrete industries. Most notably he was the Project Manager for SOC LLC in Dehradun and Cochin, India.  Continue Reading

Besser Impresses Argentinian Attendees

Besser Company recently became a member of the Argentina Block Association (AABH). One of the benefits of our membership was the opportunity for Oriol Armad�s, Besser Regional Manager, to deliver a customized presentation to attendees during their annual conference held in late October.  Continue Reading

Free Online Training: Admixtures
Admixtures - what do they do for us?  To find out, join us Tuesday, 6 January 2015 at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM CST. This class is free but students must register to attend. Register to Attend
Brazilian Portland Cement Association Members Find Product Innovations in Spain

While in Brazil attending the Concrete Show earlier this year, Oriol Armadas, Besser Regional Sales Manager, was contacted by Eduardo D'Avila, President of the Brazilian Cement Portland Association. Mr. D'Avila explained to Oriol that the market in Rio de Janeiro is down approximately 20% which is spurring producers to investigate new, value added products to add to their product lines. Continue Reading

PAC Series In-Plant Training Scheduled in January 2015
We're kicking off the new year by hosting a Dynapac� / Ultrapac� / Superpac� course 26-30 January 2015 in Worthington, Pennsylvania USA.  Besser instructors will lead the class on the east coast, covering the high production three-, four-, five- and six-at-a-time concrete products machines. Continue Reading
Besser Exhibits at the Leading Construction Show for the Kingdom 

Besser Company was one of more than 850 companies from 36 countries that exhibited at Saudi Build 2014, the 26th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The walls of the Besser booth showcased our complete product line: our full range of pipe and concrete products machines, curing, 24/7 support and training. Continue Reading

First Servopac� Training Course Offered
Be a part of history for the first Servopac� school Besser will offer! This class will include both in-class training in a conference room environment and hands-on training at the machine. This course is for seasoned and new Servopac machine operators and those considering purchasing a Servopac in the future. Continue Reading
Making an Impression at Bauma China
Bauma China 2014 was held from 25-28 November 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China. Visitors were impressed with the MaxTronic 140-100 concrete products machine which anchored the booth along with the wide variety of high quality concrete units displayed. The Besser stand was busy throughout the show as staff discussed the production of concrete masonry units, hardscape products, pipe and precast elements with attendees. 

Besser Exhibits at SITP in Algiers, Algeria

Marwan Mizher, Sales Manager for North Africa and Middle East and Mike Munro, International Sales Manager represented Besser at the five day SITP trade fair in Algiers, Algeria. Held 19-23 November 2014, the "International Trade Fair for Public Works and Construction Machinery" attracted visitors from Algeria and throughout the entire the region. 

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World Center for Concrete Technology
WCCT Announces 2015 Course Line-Up
The World Center for Concrete Technology (WCCT) is offering a full line-up of training courses in Alpena, Michigan USA in 2015. With new course material and presentations WCCT instructor Ron Scherer is enthusiastic and eager to share his knowledge with our industry. Continue Reading

 

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