Putzmeister America, Inc. Promotes Alfonso Roa to Regional Sales Manager in Latin America
STURTEVANT, WI (Jan. 23, 2012) – Putzmeister America, Inc. has announced the promotion of Alfonso Roa to regional sales manager in Latin America. He will be responsible for managing the sale of new and used Putzmeister, Allentown Shotcrete Technology, and Putzmeister Mortar Machine equipment sales in Mexico, Central America, Venezuela and Colombia. Prior to his […]
ARDEX Americas Named a Finalist for Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards
Pittsburgh, Pa., February 9, 2012- ARDEX Americas was recently named a 2011 Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards finalist in the medium sized business category. “ARDEX Americas has always been committed to ethical business practices,” said Stephan M. Liozu, President and CEO of ARDEX Americas. “Environmental consciousness and business integrity are two prominent areas we focus on […]
TCA Announces Conference in Latin America
MOUNT VERNON, IOWA (Jan. 24, 2012) — The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method — has announced the 2012 TCA Conference: Latin America. The Conference will present new ideas aimed at expanding the market, reinforce basic principles […]
Dayton Superior Launches Two Lithium-Based Chemical Products
DAYTON, OHIO | January 24, 2012: Dayton Superior announces the addition of two lithium-based products to their construction chemical portfolio of product solutions. Pentra-Hard® Densifier and Pentra-Hard® Finish are concrete floor treatments that utilize technologically advanced and patented Nano Lithium™ technology. The Pentra-Hard Densifier is used to harden and dust-proof new and existing concrete. When […]
Tilt-Up helps cut budget for transit maintenance hub by 40%
In its design of a new 12,600-square-foot building in Wilsonville, Oregon, PIVOT Architecture was challenged to provide functionality on a tight budget. The Wilsonville SMART Operations Fleet Facility will primarily serve as a maintenance hub for the city’s transit fleet and public works vehicles. Presently, they are maintained at a Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue […]
TCA Announces Initial Report from the Natural Disaster Task Force
MT. VERNON, IOWA (Jan. 26, 2012) – The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of site-cast Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method – has published an initial report from the Natural Disaster Task Force. Formed last summer to investigate the performance of site-cast Tilt-Up […]
TCA Releases The Construction of Tilt-Up
MOUNT VERNON, IOWA (Jan. 4, 2012) | The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method — has announced the release of The Construction of Tilt-Up. The newest publication from the TCA is the second in a planned trilogy […]
TCA Members Exhibit at World of Concrete
The Tilt-up Concrete Association is proud to be a cosponsor of World of Concrete. In addition to our presence at the event, some of our member companies will be exhibiting. For the very best in Tilt-Up products and services please stop by these TCA member booths and say hello. Don’t forget to use code A35 […]
Worthy of Remembrance
The design, engineering and construction of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial By: Mitch Bloomquist | Tilt-Up Concrete Association Each year, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) selects a new location for its Annual Convention. Last year, Irvine, California was selected and Amelia Island, Florida will host the event in 2012. This year, the TCA selected […]
Dedication – 25 Years of TCA Membership
By: James R. Baty II | Tilt-Up Concrete Association It is hard to believe that this past year, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association turned 25 years old. It seems only yesterday that we were celebrating the 20th year with our friends during the World of Concrete and in a blink of an eye another five is […]
21st Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards
By: Wendy Ward | Constructive Communication, Inc. The Achievement Awards program was established by TCA to honor projects that represent an increasing diversity of building types constructed with site-cast Tilt-Up concrete as well as those that advance industry technology, apply innovative form and provide unique solutions to building programs. Projects were reviewed by a panel […]
Task Force Completes Investigation
By: Wendy Ward | Constructive Communication One of the main goals of the TCA is to serve as an advocate for the industry to grow use of the method. As many of you will recall, earlier this year, site cast Tilt-Up received media attention regarding the performance of Tilt-Up structures in high wind events. This […]
