NCMA "MACHINERY SHOW" RETURNS IN 2018
Mark your calendar! The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) will host an International Concrete Exposition (ICON Expo) Machinery and Equipment Show 9-10 February 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The ICON Expo Machinery Show is currently scheduled as a two-day event to be held in conjunction with NCMA's Annual Convention (6-8 February 2018) and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute's Annual Meeting (11-14 February 2018). The trade show will include over 15 hours of show time and encompass an educational component, plant tours, and social events. NCMA plans to continue to conduct its ICON-Xchange B2B event in the off years and will hold an equipment show every third year beginning in 2018.
The 2017 ICON-Xchange will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, 18-19 February. The B2B meeting format of the ICON-Xchange continues to provide a unique opportunity to expand businesses and build relationships by bringing industry suppliers and producers together in focused, pre-arranged, one-on-one appointments designed to address topics of interest to each individual company.
"We think that the B2Bs are valuable for producers and suppliers. Each of the B2B meetings we host is different since we ask producers for a list of the topics they'd like to discuss in advance. We then create a custom agenda, do our homework, and bring our full team so that we're prepared to maximize the amount we can accomplish in a 25 minute sessions. The majority of our meetings conclude with the producers walking away with answers to their questions and a shared list of action items to keep the topics needing more discussion in the forefront," related Kevin Curtis, CEO & President.
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BRITISH PRECAST SHOW WELL ATTENDED
Trade shows sponsored by associations typically draw business leaders. This year's UK Precast Show, sponsored by British Precast (a part of the Material Products Association), held on 12 May at the Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, certainly did!
As an associate (supplier) member of the association, our International Sales Manager Mike Munro was invited to attend the pre-show dinner. Those attending included senior managers from a variety of masonry, hardscape, pipe, and precast companies.
The dinner provided the perfect venue for Mike to network and arrange future meetings during which he will discuss how Besser can help them reach their goals with investments in new equipment, upgrades, parts, and molds.
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Frank (right) is pictured with Mario Richer in charge of production at Permacon, Anjou, Quebec.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Francesco "Frank" Tullio
Francesco Tullio, better known as Frank, began making an impact on the concrete products industry over two years ago when he came to work for Besser. He's a bundle of positive energy with a can-do attitude and zest for knowledge. The beneficiaries of these traits are producers in Quebec, the Maritimes and Atlantic Canada, his fellow Besser employee-owners, and his family. Frank holds dual roles at Besser, one is in the Montreal office as a Customer Service Representative assisting producers via phone and the other is in the field providing hands-on technical support.
Frank confirms that he thrives in a team environment, "Our teams in Montreal and Alpena are the best. We look after each other and help each other out in any way we can to satisfy our customers."
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GET YOUR BESSER NI-HARD NOW!
We know that when you need Ni-Hard parts, you need them now! That's why all standard Besser Ni-Hard parts, including mixer blades, liners and trowel segments are in stock and available to ship within one business day.
And you'll be glad to hear that we've reduced pricing on one-piece 80, 100, and 120 cubic foot mixer blades.
Our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to assist you with your order. Give them a call at +1.989.354.1000 or feel free to contact your Sales Representative.
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WHY A WELL-TRAINED WORKFORCE IS ESSENTIAL
All managers, regardless of the size of their workforce, recognize the benefits of training employees: - To attract and retain valuable a workforce
- To help develop promotable employees
- To keep employees engaged at work
- To improve quality and cost of production
We've developed the content of each of the Blockmakers Workshops® to be relevant, simple to understand, and immediately applicable. Students learn in a classroom setting and also in an actual block plant for hands-on application of knowledge and skill development.
The variety of courses offered means that there's something for everyone regardless of the amount of industry experience the student has upon arrival or the brand of equipment they operate.
The Executive Session Workshop is next on our calendar. Being held 23 - 25 August, this course is a condensed version of the Concrete Masonry Technology and Vibrapac® Blockmakers Workshops, tailored to upper management. The group discusses new products, programs, and current issues in a round-table format with other industry executives and professionals.
If you have any questions about upcoming training, contact Chandra Nagarajan at cnagarajan@besser.com or +1.989.354.1073. You can also visit wcct.net for more details!
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UPCOMING INDUSTRY MEETINGS
Industry meetings and trade shows provide excellent opportunities to learn what's new in the industry, network, and help steer the direction of our associations.
Plan now to advance your business, invest in yourself, and connect with fellow industry members by attending one or more of these events. Visit their websites for schedules and registration information.
American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) Committee Week
Greenville, South Carolina
31 July - 4 August 2016
Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Summer Meeting
Nashville, Tennessee
23 - 26 August 2016
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Midyear Meeting
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
11 - 15 September 2016
National Precast Concrete Association (NCPA) Annual Convention
Austin, Texas
28 September - 1 October 2016
2nd Annual Congreso de Soluciones en Concreto
Cancun, Mexico
19 - 22 October 2016
Hardscape North America (HNA): produced by ICPI, endorsed by NCMA and BIA
Louisville, Kentucky
19 - 21 October 2016
Bauma China
Shanghai, China
22 - 25 November 2016
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WANTED: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Up North! Why wait for vacation to enjoy all of the beauty and calm of Northern Michigan? Besser Company is currently looking to employ permanent, full-time electrical engineers at our headquarters in Alpena, Michigan. We are one of the leading companies in the global concrete products industry, with equipment operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. For over 110 years, we have been driven by our belief that concrete is the perfect building material. Our goal is for the industry to continue growing by satisfying the needs of today's construction industry with aesthetically pleasing, durable, safe, environmentally sound, and exceptionally high-quality concrete products. We're proud that Besser production systems are engineered and manufactured to produce those results. As an employee-owned and operated company - the only one of its kind in the concrete products industry - the strength of Besser Company lies in our passionate, talented, and dedicated employees. Collectively, they keep us on the leading edge of production equipment technology for the global building materials industry. At Besser, it starts with YOU.
Do you think you'd make an excellent fit for Besser Company and enjoy all the beauty that Alpena, Michigan has to offer? Please forward your resume to:
Besser Company World Headquarters
Attn: Janet Behnke, Corporate Human Resources Director
801 Johnson Street | Alpena, MI 49707 USA
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HOLIDAY HOURS
Our Canada locations will be closed for Canada Day on Friday, 1 July 2016.
Our US locations will be closed for Independence Day on Monday, 4 July 2016.
We are available 24/7 to assist our customers, including holidays, for parts or technical support by calling +1.989.354.1000.
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