Georgia – September 2022 – The Georgia Concrete Pipe Association (GCPA) is pleased to announce it has named Joe Chevrier to the position of State Engineer for Georgia. In his new role, Joe will work closely with the concrete pipe industry professionals from across the state to assist & support local municipalities, DOT engineers, and other […]
Join us on Thursday, October 29th, at 12pm CT, for a webinar to earn 1 Free PDHand learn the engineer’s responsibility when choosing the material of drainage pipe. Protect Yourself With the Materials You Specify for Pipe Designs There are several similarities and differences in the requirements for proper installation of reinforced concrete pipe and […]
(Concrete Products.com) – The American Concrete Pipe Association established its Qcast Awards to recognize member plants that stand above peer operations on the most important measures of production quality. The “Quality Cast” Plant Certification Program, commonly known as Qcast, is the recognized standard for quality assurance in concrete pipe, covering inspection of materials, finished products […]
(ConcreteProducts.com) – Extended American Concrete Pipe Association Marketing Committee duty, coupled with a long track record as Sherman-Dixie Concrete Industries’ director of Technical Marketing, afford Michael Kusch a different perspective than most ACPA chairmen, typically plant owners or chief executives. In his first address to members as chairman during the ACPA convention last month in […]
(TheConcreteProducer.com) – Every concrete pipe plant in North America is committed to producing quality products. But as in other industries, there’s good, there’s excellent and there’s exceptional. The American Concrete Pipe Association established its Qcast Awards to recognize those plants that stand above the rest on the most important measures of production quality. The ACPA’s “Quality Cast” […]
(Water&WastesDigest.com) – The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the organization’s annual Pipe School held in Orlando The American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) announced winners of its Qcast Awards, which are designed to recognize plants that stand above the rest on the most important measures of production quality. The ACPA’s “Quality Cast” Plant Certification Program, commonly known as Qcast, […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the organization’s annual Pipe School held in Orlando. The American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) announced winners of its Qcast Awards, which are designed to recognize plants that stand above the rest on the most important measures of production quality. The ACPA’s “Quality Cast” Plant Certification Program, commonly known as […]
(ConcreteProducts.com) – “The State of Colorado recognizes the concrete industry as important to further development in our state and appreciates the hard work, dedication, and the efficiency of its employees,” proclaimed Governor John Hickenlooper April 24 as he designated that the date “forever after shall be known as Concrete Day in the state of Colorado.” […]
(TheConcreteProducer.com) – The American Concrete Pipe Association announced today that more than $140,000 was raised at its annual fundraising auction benefitting the ACPA Research & Education Foundation. The auction was held during the association’s annual meeting held in Amelia Island, Fla. Thirty organizations from both within and outside the industry donated items to the auction, while […]
(WaterWorld.com) – Today, the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) announced that more than $140,000 was raised at its annual fundraising auction, benefitting the ACPA Research & Education Foundation. The auction took place during the Association’s annual convention held at the Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, Fla., on March 15-17, 2015. The record haul of $140,906 will […]
(WaterWorld.com) – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA), a nonprofit organization primarily composed of concrete pipe manufacturers in the United States and Canada, acknowledges the successes of its engineers and applauds the contributions of women in particular in the engineering industry. Women in engineering and manufacturing are valuable in the concrete pipe industry. Working in such […]
(Water&WastesDigest.com) – The event will be held March 3 to 6 in Orlando, Fla. More than 300 concrete pipe professionals from across North America will gather in Orlando, Fla., next month for the 2015 American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) Pipe School, an annual industry event featuring training, education and networking. Scheduled for March 3 to 6, prior to the 2015 […]
(ConcreteProducts.com) – More than 300 concrete pipe professionals from across North America will gather March 3-6 in Orlando for the 2015 ACPA Pipe School, offering participants the opportunity to learn best practices in production, quality, sales and marketing, safety and engineering design, and visit Rinker and Hanson Pipe & Precast plants in Apopka and Winter Haven, […]
(TheConcreteProducer.com) – More than 300 concrete pipe professionals from across North America will gather in Orlando next month for the 2015 ACPA Pipe School, an annual industry highlight featuring world-class training, education and networking. Scheduled for March 3-6, prior to the 2015 Precast Show, attendees of this year’s sold-out Pipe School will have the opportunity to […]
(UndergroundConstruction.com) – Industry to gather Mar. 3-6 for plant tours, cutting-edge insights and annual training in production, quality, sales and marketing, safety and engineering design. More than 300 concrete pipe professionals from across North America will gather in Orlando next month for the 2015 ACPA Pipe School, an annual industry highlight featuring world-class training, education and […]
(UndergroundConstruction.com) Congressman Roger Williams When Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) toured the Johnson County Pipe Plant in Alvarado, TX, on Aug. 19, he didn’t just shake hands and marvel at the state-of-the-art machinery. He actually manufactured a piece of concrete pipe himself! It was a new experience for the U.S. representative, and one he proudly recounted […]
(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 […]
(Water&WastesDigest.com) – Source: Thompson Pipe Group Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, talks critical needs and job creation 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. Williams’ visit took place Tuesday, Aug. 19, […]
(Water&WastesDigest.com) – The tour addressed safety, quality & budgetary concerns On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) hosted a plant tour for members of the Senate and House Transportation Committees, other invited legislators and their staff to address issues related to infrastructure quality, safety, design, life cycle costs and the merits of […]
(ConcreteProducts.com) – After flooding and wildfires have increased scrutiny of materials used in the state’s roadway systems, Precast Concepts hosted a Colorado Senate and House Transportation Committee tour of its Henderson pipe and drainage structures plant, west of Denver, informing lawmakers on infrastructure quality, safety, design and life cycle costs. Presentations at the ACPA-organized event covered the […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Concrete pipe professionals also reviewed recent progress & mapped out strategy for year ahead at the meeting The 106th Annual Convention of the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) featured the election of a new chairman and board of directors, awards for top plants and individuals, presentations by staff and guests and a look at […]
(BetterRoads.com) – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) elected Rick Traylor of Rinker Materials as its new chairman during the association’s 106th Annual Convention, March 23-25 in Las Vegas. Traylor succeeds former chairman Bill Adams of Hancock Concrete Products. Along with Traylor, ACPA added 16 other new members to its Board of Directors: Rick Traylor of […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – ACPA reviews recent progress, strategic plan for coming year at annual meeting Three full days of planning sessions, committee meetings and networking activities were on tap as more than 125 leaders of the North American precast concrete pipe and box culvert industry gathered at the 106th Annual Convention of the American Concrete Pipe […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits To recognize those plants that stand above the rest on the most important measures of production quality, the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) established its annual QCast Awards. The ACPA’s “Quality Cast” Plant Certification Program, commonly known as QCast, is the recognized […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – National awards recognize excellence in workplace safety To underscore the concrete pipe industry’s commitment to continuous improvement, the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) established the Chairman’s Safety Awards , which recognize individual plants and/or companies that have implemented successful safety initiatives resulting in a safer and more productive workplace. This is the 13th year […]
(Water&WastesDigest.com) – National awards recognize excellence in workplace safety To underscore the industry’s commitment to continuous safety improvements, the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) established its Chairman’s Safety Awards, which recognize individual plants and/or companies that have implemented successful safety initiatives resulting in a safer and more productive workplace. This is the 13th year of the […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Industry to gather to learn lessons from the past and plan for better future More than 300 concrete pipe professionals from across North America will gather in Houston for the 2014 ACPA Pipe School, an annual industry highlight featuring world-class training, education and networking. Scheduled for Feb. 11 to 14, prior to the 2014 […]
(PublicWorks.com) – Pipe School attendees will receive first-class training in the areas of production, quality, safety, and engineering design. The program takes place right before the 2014 PrecastShow in Houston. Themed “Concrete Pipe: Proud Past Devoted to the Future,” highlights of this year’s event include: Tours of Rinker Group and Hanson Pipe & Precast plants and Insteel Wire Products’ mesh-fabrication facility Opportunities […]
(Water&WastesDigest.com) – Industry members will gather Feb. 11 to 14, 2014 for training, education & networking More than 300 concrete pipe professionals from across North America will gather in Houston in February for the 2014 American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) Pipe School, an annual industry event featuring training, education and networking. The school is scheduled for […]
(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 […]