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(UtilityContractor.com) – Johnson County Pipe, a Texas-based concrete pipe manufacturing company owned by Thompson Pipe Group, hosted Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, and discussed the critical need for improvements to America’s failing infrastructure and the importance of job growth. Congressman Williams’ visit took place Tuesday, Aug. 19, and was arranged by the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) to […]

July 15 tour of Denver-area concrete pipe plant for state officials addresses critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. Plant Tour Reinforces Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure Denver, CO, July 25, 2014 –(PR.com)– Recent flooding along US-36 and wildfires across the state have drawn increased scrutiny of the materials used in Colorado’s roadway systems. These […]

Irving, TX, March 19, 2014 –(PR.com)– Three full days of planning sessions, committee meetings and networking activities are on tap when more than 125 leaders of the North American precast concrete pipe and box culvert industry gather here next week. The 106th Annual Convention of the American Concrete Pipe Association will also feature the election […]

Irving, TX, March 04, 2014 –(PR.com)– In the fiercely competitive marketplace for pipe and drainage systems, quality is paramount. Reinforced concrete pipe consistently stands above the competition thanks to the uncompromising commitment to quality manufacturing at plants across North America. To recognize those plants that stand above the rest on the most important measures of […]

(Water&WastesDigest.com) – Industry veteran brings sales & training experience to new role at Concrete Pipe Association The American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) has appointed Walter Catlett, P.E., to the new position of Atlantic Coast region engineer, effective immediately. In his new position with the ACPA, Catlett is responsible for the marketing and engineering of precast concrete […]

(IoniaSentinel.com) – A local award ceremony was held Wednesday in Grand Rapids. Portland City Manager Tom Dempsey attended, representing the city. PORTLAND, Mich. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project that replaced two I-96 bridges over the Portland River Trail is this year’s winner of the American Concrete Pipe Association’s (ACPA) Annual Project Achievement Award. A […]

(Water&WastedDigest.com) – Scott Jordan, P.E., was previously design engineer, project manager & CEI supervisor for Heath & Lineback Eng. The American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) announced that it has named Scott Jordan, P.E., to the position of Georgia engineer, effective immediately. Jordan replaces Russell Tripp, who left in October to become the ACPA’s California engineer after […]

(Water&WastesDigest.com) – Russell Tripp has served as the ACPA’s Georgia engineer since August 2010 Shortly after announcing the appointment of its new Western Region engineer, the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) announced that it has named Russell Tripp, P.E., to the position of California engineer. Tripp has served as the ACPA’s Georgia engineer since August 2010. […]

(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Mike Hook will work with members to increase awareness, market share The American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) announced that it has promoted Mike Hook to the position of Western region engineer.  Hook has served as the ACPA’s Arizona engineer on a part-time basis since 2010. “Mike has done an outstanding job over the past […]

(PublicWorks.com) – IRVING, TX  – Adapting to the way technology has changed how engineers, contractors and other industry professionals exchange information, the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) today announced the release of a new mobile-device app version of its industry-standard installation manual. The ACPA Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation Manual, previously available on the ACPA’s […]

(Civil&StructuralEngineer.com) – A rare structural evaluation performed on a concrete storm water outfall in Salt Lake City recently found that a pipeline constructed in 1910 was still functioning well and was not in need of replacement. The long-term viability of the City Creek Aqueduct was only at issue because of planned construction of a light rail […]

(WaterEfficiency.net) – Meeting the challenge of pipe rehab solutions with new materials and advanced technologies By Ed Ritchie The challenge of repairing and replacing the pipes that support our nation’s water infrastructure is growing in urgency, but are we responding? Not fast enough, according to the latest study from the American Water Works Association, “Buried No […]

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(Water&WastesDigest.com) – More than 250 pipe industry professionals from across North America will gather here next month for the 2012 American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) Pipe School. Held Feb. 28 to March 2, 2012, this year’s school features several invaluable learning opportunities, including outstanding speakers, a Department of Transportation (DOT) panel discussion, product demos, plant tours […]

(EquipmentWorld.com) – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA), the voice of the concrete pipe industry, has unveiled a new web site featuring enhanced content, a more contemporary look and easier access to essential resources for designers, engineers and other audiences. The site’s home page (www.concrete-pipe.org) includes user-friendly navigation buttons leading to discrete sections for Pipe and […]