The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced its newly updated Proper Driving Techniques video. In the video, the ACPA addresses the No. 1 safety hazard for concrete pumpers. The video is available in both English and Spanish language versions and addresses safety practices proven to help pumpers avoid driving accidents — the most common types of accidents involving concrete pumps.

The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its Technology Forum 46, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, August 27-29, 2019. The forum will include several technology showcases that highlight new and innovative equipment, materials, and applications that have the potential to advance the industry.

The Portland Cement Association announced the re-establishment of a Geotechnical Group supporting cement-based solutions for water resources to coincide with National Dam Safety Awareness Day, providing a boost to the technical support available for dam safety nationwide.

Donaldson Company, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to its quarterly cash dividend and authorized a new share repurchase program.

CEMEX announced it has successfully completed the deployment of its CEMEX Go platform worldwide, setting the foundation for a higher standard of customer service in the global building materials industry. CEMEX is committed to proactively developing innovative products and cutting-edge solutions to help fulfill its customers’ business needs.

Donaldson Company Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration products and solutions, today announced that members of its management team will participate in two upcoming investor conferences.

Western Specialty Contractors – Springfield, IL branch recently helped to replace and protect a new concrete plaza surrounding Milner Library at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. The project was put on an aggressive four-month schedule to complete before the winter set in.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has renewed its support of Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat Strong program. Simpson Strong-Tie remains the leading sponsor of the program.

MBW, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Christy Matuszewki as the Engineer Manager. Christy comes to MBW with 20 plus years of engineering and management experience. Christy holds a BS from Marquette University as well as BA in Mathematics and Business & Management and an MBA from Alverno College.

“During the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, the Tapcon masonry screw was initially introduced to tap threads into concrete,” stated Bob Carlisle, President and founder of Concrete Fastening Systems, Incorporated.