Concrete Pumps

IMO pumps are designed for a range of applications, from asphalt processing and heated storage to railcar, barge and ship loading and unloading, as well as refinery residuum transfer and storage.
CIRCOR Showcases Rotary Screw Pump Solutions
IMO pumps are designed for a range of applications, from asphalt processing and heated storage to railcar, barge and ship loading and unloading, as well as refinery residuum transfer and storage.
November 6, 2023
Blastcrete Hires Patrick Bridger As Business Development Manager
Blastcrete Hires Patrick Bridger As Business Development Manager
October 25, 2023
Hose-Whipping Concrete Contractor Construction Safety
Rare But Dangerous: Concrete Hose-Whipping Safety
May 1, 2023
ABI Corp. used Western Form's Flagship G forms for the architectural facade of a building at an impound lot in Kansas City, Mo. The forms have gaskets which reduce concrete seepage at the seams to allow for a better finish. Here you see a 14-foot-8-inch-long window that challenged ABI Corp.'s traditional concrete pumping methods.
Bottoms Up: Turning Pumping Upside Down
July 1, 2009
SafetyTech Steel Dunnage utilizes the properties of steel and DICA’s engineered thermoplastic material to promote stability and reduce ground bearing pressure.
DICA Launches SafetyTech Steel Dunnage System for Concrete Pump Trucks
May 3, 2023
Verticle Concrete Placement
Essential Tips for Completing Successful Concrete Forming Projects
April 24, 2023
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Hydronic heaters provide an even distribution of heat to the concrete. Here, a poly sheet covers a slab-on-grade. Hydronic heating tubes were placed on top of the poly and the entire system is being covered with insulated blankets.
How to Protect Concrete During Cold Weather Pours
Cold weather concreting requires contractors to maintain minimal concrete temperatures to ensure proper strength gain and cure.
December 4, 2013
What ASTM D8505 FRP Means for Concrete Contractors
How ASTM’s New FRP Rebar Spec Enables Concrete Contractors
The ASTM D30 Committee announced an additional standard specification for the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement bars. Here’s what that means for the concrete contractor and concrete construction.
May 31, 2023
Tips and Strategies For GFRP Composites in Construction
Tips & Strategies for Working with GFRP Composites in Construction
With just a few tips and strategies, concrete contractors can work with GFRP (glass fiber-reinforced polymer) composites safely and efficiently to create long-lasting structures including bridges, concrete panels, seawalls, and more.
March 8, 2023
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WeAreSaferTogether.Org Wins Media Award
WeAreSaferTogether.Org Wins Media Award
The American Concrete Pumping Association's microsite on concrete pumping safety was recognized with a Gold Award by the Hermes 2023 Creative Awards.
April 24, 2023
CONEXPO/CON-AGG Brings Safety Awareness Of The Concrete Pump
Major Concrete Industry Associations Join Safety Coalition
At CONEXPO/CON-AGG, the American Concrete Pumping Association announced major industry associations have pledged support to the concrete pumping safety campaign bringing awareness when working on or around a concrete pump.
March 15, 2023
From left: Executive Director Christi Collins and Dianne McCready, ACPA’s first female Safe Operator of the Year.
Winners of the 2022 ACPA Awards
Presented at the American Concrete Pumping Association Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation during World of Concrete 2023 - here are the recipients of the 2022 ACPA Awards.
March 3, 2023
Liebherr will display numerous new products and developments for the construction industry, including cranes and material-handling technology.
Liebherr Plans 30+ Exhibits at CONEXPO
Liebherr will display numerous new products and developments for the construction industry, including cranes and material-handling technology.
February 23, 2023
Safe Concrete Pump Setup
Safe Concrete Pump Setup Will Help Prevent Tip Overs & Electrocutions
Concrete boom pump safety starts with the proper site selection and outrigger procedures.
February 13, 2023
The Role of Dunnage and Outrigger Pads in Concrete Pump Truck Safety
Peace of Mind for Pump Truck Operators: Equipment Setup Solutions for the Concrete Industry
Dunnage or outrigger pads are a critical piece of the concrete pump truck safety, but they need to be made of a material strong enough to withstand the imposed forces and stiff enough to prevent excessive deflection.
February 10, 2023
PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!
Sponsored
PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!
The E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow with Slurry Tub with Concrete Funnel holds a ¼ yard of liquid concrete and funnels the slurry into narrow spaces.
December 1, 2023
The Mayco LS300GK Small Concrete Pump
Raising the Bar for Small Concrete Pump Performance: The Mayco LS300GK
November 2, 2022
The E-Z Placer Concrete Line Pump Placer
Put Concrete Where You Need It With The E-Z Placer Concrete Line Pump Placer
Stop standing in the concrete finishing area.
September 15, 2022
LIGCHINE Makes Line Pumping Easy, Acquires E-Z Placer
LIGCHINE Makes Line Pumping Easy, Acquires E-Z Placer
The 27-ft. E-Z Placer concrete placer is now available through Ligchine.
September 9, 2022
C&C Concrete Pumping enlisted two of its BSA 14000 HP-D 8-in. trailer pumps and one Thom-Katt TK 50 high pressure shotcrete/concrete pump to pump the 120,000 cu. yds. of concrete for the project.
System Pumps and Places 12,000 cu. yds. for 50-story Tower
The 1.7 million-sq.-ft. Devon World Headquarters Tower calls for an estimated 120,000 cu. yds. of concrete
January 3, 2012
Placer At Jobsite
The Gypsum Solution: The Underlayment Pump
A major drywall contractor found benefits using a gypsum underlayment pump to play a big part in safety and allowing the company to expand.
April 25, 2022
Back Row: Lee Roy Thompson, Carl Walker, Chris Pernicano, Tony Biddle, Bill Murray Middle Row: Clint Price, Bill Dwyer, Gabriel Ojeda, Dennis Andrews, Jim Bodeker, Beth Langhauser, Wayne Allen Front Row: Nathan Germany, Eric Duiker, Gary Brown, Wayne Bylsma, Art Fink Not pictured: Daryl Dika, Jennifer Lockhart, Brian Lywandowsky
American Concrete Pumping Association Announces 2022 Board & Award Recipients
Announcing winners of the ACPA 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2022 Safe Operator of the Year, and the 2022 ACPA elected board members.
March 15, 2022
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Liebherr Debuts Compact, Lightweight Concrete City Pump for Space-limited Urban Areas
Eric Wright, product specialist, Liebherr America, highlights key features of the THP 80-LP concrete city pump.
February 1, 2022
Liebherr THP 80-LP
The THP 80-LP Truck-Mounted Concrete City Pump
The THP 80-LP is the smallest in Liebherr’s truck mounted pump product range.
January 21, 2022
Tsurumi Pump
Tsurumi Pump Expecting Increased Demand in 2022, Showcasing Equipment at WOC
Tsurumi Pump will exhibit its lines of electric submersible pumps, engine pumps and generators at the World of Concrete tradeshow, which will take place Jan. 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
January 17, 2022
Oil viscosity is being tested in a lubricant lab.
Why Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines are Transitioning to Lower Viscosity Oil
SAE 10w-30 is gaining popularity in heavy-duty applications for fuel-efficiency advantages and a number of engine reliability advantages. Here's what to expect as engines and applications evolve.
October 20, 2021
Recipients of the ACPA's 2021 Bob Weatherton Scholarship
Recognizing the potential for leadership and industry advancement, the Bob Weatherton Scholarship are for undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students and studies in fields related to concrete, construction, concrete pumps, and concrete trucks.
November 19, 2021
PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!
Sponsored
PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!
The E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow with Slurry Tub with Concrete Funnel holds a ¼ yard of liquid concrete and funnels the slurry into narrow spaces.
December 1, 2023
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One Change Could Help Cut Fleet Fuel Costs by 2.5%
As fuel costs continue to increase, one company found a way to cut theirs by making one switch.
September 17, 2021
ACPA Releases New Safety Materials
ACPA Releases New Safety Materials
The American Concrete Pumping Association released new and updated safety materials on the use of lay-flat hoses and guidelines regarding wind velocity and lighting.
August 31, 2021
How to Determine Concrete Slump
How to Determine Concrete Slump
What is concrete slump? What tools do you need? What is the procedure to test concrete slump? Great questions. Let's break down the tools needed and the testing procedure step by step.
May 19, 2021
Floor Mate80 E
An All-Electric Mixer & Pump Machine You Can Use Indoors
Known for their durable equipment, Strong Manufacturing's fully electric mobile mixer and pump machine FloorMate80E is easy on the environment - and costs.
April 5, 2021
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Getting Real-time W/C Ratio Data at the Mixer
Aimed at getting contractors a live feed of information so they can make good, valuable decisions, helps ensure you get the pour you need. And the data to back it up.
April 5, 2021
Arizona Grain Slipform Silo Construction Required 9-Day Long Continuous Concrete Pour
Arizona Grain Slipform Silo Construction Required 9-Day Long Continuous Concrete Pour
Concrete contractor McCormick Construction benefited from admixtures in its concrete mix to achieve a successful ready-mix concrete pour.
February 25, 2021
Fiber Tech Super Duty Pad
FiberTech Super Duty Outrigger Pads
DICA introduces the FiberTech Super Duty Outrigger Pads, featuring crush ratings of up to 600 psi, 13 layers of quad axial continuous glass fibers and vinyl ester resin, and one inch thick FiberTech Pads.
February 24, 2021
The Fully Electric FloorMate80E Mobile Mixer and Pump Combination
The FloorMate80E - A Fully Electric Mobile Mixer & Pump Combination
February 9, 2021
The Placer
The Placer Mobile Batch Plant & Gypsum Pump
January 31, 2021
Jim Manson, president of Sun Concrete Pumping.
Q&A with Sun Concrete Pumping’s Jim Manson
Five quick questions on trends, safety, and values
January 5, 2021
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The Concrete Placing of Detroit's Hudson's Skyscraper Site
Concrete contractors pump concrete for the Hudson's site skyscraper in Detroit.
December 14, 2020