Effective July 2, 2007, Putzmeister America offi cially acquired Allentown Equipment, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Putzmeister Group. With over 95 years in business, Allentown is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of wet and dry process shotcrete equipment for underground, refractory and mortar industries. To refl ect the affi liation, the company name was changed to Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc., a Putzmeister Company.

The acquisition further expands the Putzmeister product line to offer the widest range of trailer-mounted gunite and shotcrete models produced in America, to the highly extensive line of track- and truck-mounted robotic equipment available from the Putzmeister Underground Construction division in Germany.

From their Allentown, Pennsylvania location, Allentown Shotcrete Technology will continue production of pressure tank guns, rotor guns,

rotary bowl guns, wet process pumps and high pressure pumps. Plus, due to their shotcreting expertise, Allentown will now become the focal point in handling major North American under-ground construction projects for the worldwide Putzmeister organization.

Dave Adams, Putzmeister America’s president and CEO has also assumed the role as CEO of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Patrick Bridger, president of Allentown, will continue in this key role and report to Adams.

“We clearly anticipate mutually benefi cial growth opportunities,” notes Dave Adams. “Allentown will fully utilize Putzmeister’s worldwide technical, sales and marketing resources to promote the company’s shotcrete products on a more global basis. Concurrently, Putzmeister will benefi t from Allentown’s dominance in the underground and refractory markets to increase the level of our product exposure in these specialized fi elds.”

“We’re excited about joining the Putzmeister team. Although our business operations will remain virtually unchanged in Allentown, we’re anxious to begin our added role as the U.S. outlet for overseeing technical shotcreting projects in North America, and distributing applicable worldwide Putzmeister products here,” said Patrick Bridger. “This will result in the customer receiving the best equipment choice for their job needs — from tunneling and mining to refractory and repair work.”

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Top photo left to right: Patrick Bridger, president of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.; George Yoggy, 40-year shotcrete industry veteran with Allentown; and Dave Adams, president and CEO of Putzmeister America, Inc., and additionally CEO of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.

Left: Dave Adams presents a gold Putzmeister pin to welcome Patrick Bridger to the Putzmeister team.

Right: George Yoggy presents copies of the book “From Elephants to Swimming Pools”, which describes the U.S. history of shotcreting and credits Allentown as an integral part in the market’s development. Dave Adams accepts the books that were signed with a message from the author.

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PUTZMEISTER ACQUIRES

ALLENTOWN

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The global Putzmeister and Allentown organizations will bring together over 50 complementary

products to provide the most comprehensive range of sprayed concrete equipment for large and

small applications.

Offering the most comprehensive range of wet and dry process shotcrete products worldwide

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology

Award-Winning Steady End Hose

City Pump Goes Modular

S5 Is Upgraded

Pro-Tech News

• Expanded Facilities

• New Web Site

• Meet the Team

President’s Message

People on the Move

New & Noteworthy

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDOAK CREEK, WIPERMIT NO. 77

Putzmeister America, Inc.1733 90th StreetSturtevant, WI 53177 USATelephone (262) 886-3200 (800) 884-7210Facsimile (262) 884-6338www.putzmeister.com

Owner/President Service Manager Sales Manager Operators Others

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S

We welcome Dawn Lehmann as a Buyer within our purchasing group.

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

LIGHTHOUSE RUN Congratulations to our Putzmeister America team of twelve runners for placing fi rst in the Lighthouse Run. This fund-raising event supports local YMCA youth programs.

CORPORATE CUP Putzmeister employees may not have taken the gold at the Corporate Cup Challenge, but they did have FUN while placing fourth against local corporations. The program raised money for the Racine Family YMCA. Many thanks to all PMA employees for competing in events from skeet and pistol shooting to volleyball and chili making.

ANNUAL PMA GOLF OUTING This year’s golf outing raised an amazing $13,073 for the kick-off of the United Way campaign. Thanks to all for your support.

H O L I D A Y S

Please note that Putzmeister America will be closed November 22 and 23 during the Thanksgiving holiday. Service emergencies can be handled via our customer support hotline at 800-890-0269.

U P C O M I N G 2 0 0 7 T R A D E S H O W S

IPSEINTERNATIONAL POOL & SPA EXPO

November 27 – 29Orange County Convention Center,

Orlando, FL

CONCRETE CANADA

November 28 – 30Metro Toronto Convention Centre,

Toronto, Canada

2 0 0 7 T R A I N I N G S C H E D U L E

TRUCK-MOUNTED BOOM PUMP MAINTENANCE & SERVICE

December 4 – 6

TRUCK-MOUNTED BOOM PUMP OPERATIONS

November 13 – 15

TELEBELT®

December 11 – 13

To register for a class, call 800-890-0269 or visit www.putzmeister.com.

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In May 2007,

Putzmeister America,

Inc. assumed full

responsibility for the

sales, service and spare

parts of Putzmeister

concrete placing

equipment in Latin

America and the Caribbean (LACA).

This expanded scope in the LACA

region further demonstrates Putzmeister

America’s commitment of personnel

and service to meet the needs of our

customers in North and South America.

As a result, our growth aggressively

continues, with our new role expected

to benefit both LACA and North

American customers. It means added

opportunities to expand our product

line, extend our service capabilities and

develop more effective methods that

make it easier to do business with us.

In addition, by increasing our customer

base within the LACA market, we are

more strategically positioned to

maintain production goals during

cyclical U.S. market conditions. This

offers stability in retaining qualified,

experienced staff to consistently serve

your needs.

Plus, by hiring additional bilingual

personnel to support the LACA region

today, we will become organizationally

structured to accommodate future U.S.

demographics, whereby Latinos are

expected to constitute almost 25 percent

of the nation’s total population by 2050.

To assist in our endeavors, we held our

first Latin America distributor meeting

in October. This offered a platform to

build a stronger partnership, achieve a

clearer understanding of each market’s

local needs and develop strategic plans

that can positively impact all customers.

We, at Putzmeister America, now look

at our company name with a much

broader scope, as we literally have become Putzmeister of the Americas.

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MICHAEL WASSERFUHR • VICE PRESIDENT AND CFOPutzmeister America announces the appointment of its new Vice President and CFO, Michael Wasserfuhr. Wasserfuhr’s main responsibilities include fi nancial management and planning, Human Resources and IT. He is based from Putzmeister America in Wisconsin and reports to Dave Adams, President and CEO. Prior to his new role, Wasserfuhr was the Vice President and CFO of TUV Rheinland of North America, based in Connecticut. Before joining TUV Rheinland, Wasserfuhr held several positions within Commerzbank in Frankfurt, Germany.

KELLY HAYES • MARKETING MANAGERPutzmeister America names Kelly Hayes as the marketing manager. Hayes is responsible for marketing project initiatives along with the day-to-day operations of the marketing department. She becomes the primary contact for the company’s marketing communications, directly reporting to Bill Dwyer, vice president – sales and marketing. Hayes started out as summer help for Putzmeister America in 1999, which was followed by a college internship in our marketing department. This led to her most recent position as marketing specialist. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

GORAN VUJASINOVIC • INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR TELEBELT® SPECIAL PROJECTS Putzmeister America appoints Goran Vujasinovic as the international sales manager for Telebelt® special projects. In his new role, Vujasinovic will lead aggressive growth initiatives for Telebelts in international markets such as Europe, Asia, India and the near-east. Prior to Putzmeister, Vujasinovic was the European Sales/Operations Manager at Rotec Industries, Inc. He reports to Bob Weiglein, Telebelt division manager.

TRAVIS NONN • TECHNICAL SERVICE ENGINEERTravis Nonn assumes the responsibility of a technical service engineer in the customer support department, reporting to Don Gerou, product performance manager. Nonn becomes the team leader for the Putzmeister Electronic Repair Center (PERC) and maintains his current role of overseeing and supporting Putzmeister’s Ergonic® systems, including EBC, EPS and ETS. He has been employed at Putzmeister since 2004. Nonn graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Vol. 22 • Fall 2007

PRO-TECH:PRO-fessional TECHsOur dedicated Pro-Tech team is very attentive to details, ensuring every refurbished unit meets strict Putzmeister standards.

DICK FARRELLPro-Tech Used Equipment

Sales Manager

DOUG BRUNETGeneral Manager – Pro-Tech and Midwest Repair & Service

RICH LARRINLeadman

GORDON HARTWIGMaterials Specialist

ESRAEL TANGUMAParts Coordinator

PRO-TECH MIDWEST REPAIR & SERVICE CENTER

LEE ARQUETTEManager – Midwest

Repair & Service

MARK KELEMENPro-Tech Supervisor

KIM HOBSONAdministrative Assistant

LAURA HOFFMANAdministrative Assistant

PAINT CREW MECHANICSAND WELDERS

REPAIR & SERVICE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

BILL DWYERVice President –

Sales and Marketing

PRO-TECH EQUIPMENT 866-884-8801

Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.pmaprotech.com

MIDWEST REPAIR & SERVICE800-890-0269

Milwaukee, Wisconsinwww.putzmeister.com

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In June, Putzmeister Pro-Tech unveiled its new web site – www.pmaprotech.com. The organization launched the web site as part of an initiative to bring a more personal experience to customers choosing a piece of used equipment.

“A few of the key reasons behind the launch of the Pro-Tech web site,” notes Pro-Tech used equipment sales manager, Dick Farrell, “is to provide our customers with a more individualized one stop shop for used equip-ment, while also offering more convenient ways to learn about new inventory available.”

The new web site features an easy-to-use ‘Equipment Finder’, an interactive feature which allows visitors to customize their search for used equipment by type, brand, stock number, model, year range and model class. Site users can search for exactly what they have in mind or set the parameters to view Pro-Tech’s complete inventory.

“The Equipment Finder is a great way for the customer to specify right down to the last

detail what they’re looking for out of used equipment for their projects,” notes Doug Brunet, general manager for Pro-Tech. “Yet it’s fl exible enough to enable visitors to view more alternatives.”

If a customer wants to request additional information on a specifi c piece of equipment, they simply complete an online form. A representative from Pro-Tech will contact them immediately.

The web site also allows the customer to sign up for ‘E-Tracker’, an e-mail alert system that notifi es subscribers about the availability of used equipment they may be interested in. This includes models recently taken in trade from Putzmeister that are already in stock or will be arriving soon.

We’ve added a new design to our S5 GH gas-powered rotor/stator pump. It now features a new hydraulic drive technology that stands apart from the rest. This technology offers the ease of fully variable volume pump output and a reverse pump feature to relieve line pressure.

The 18 hp S5 GH is primarily used for outside plaster and stucco, but is also favored for pressure grout, vermiculite, fi reproofi ng material, swimming pool fi nish and pipe line refurbishment. This 750-lb. model has a maximum pressure of 360 psi with a 1.5 cubic feet per minute output.

All Putzmeister S5 Series models feature our specially engineered Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology and adjustable rotor/stator pump. The combination of those two components allows longer life spans and the highest productivity levels in the industry. Check out www.putzmeister.com for the many other features that place this unit far ahead of the competition.

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Already offering the ability to easily maneuver in congested job sites and urban areas, our City Pump line now offers even more features. Today’s units include a modular design, free fl ow hydraulics, a choice of pump cells and convenient accessory storage.

The simple design of our modular bolt-on fl atpack allows for cost-effective, minimally labor intensive pump cell upgrades, repairs or as part of a maintenance program. The free fl ow hydraulics offer smooth and effi cient pumping. Plus, a choice of pump cells is now available.

Designed for convenience and a streamlined look, the City Pump additionally offers ample accessory storage with standard side-load deck-mounted pipe racks and newly redesigned fold up side panels. The pipe racks accommodate 10 foot (3m) lengths of pipe. Putzmeister's City Pump line features three models: the CP 1409H, CP 2112L and CP 2116H.

AWARD-WINNING STEADY END HOSE

S5 IS UPGRADED

CITY PUMP GOES MODULAR

Modular fl atpack and free fl ow hydraulics are key to the City Pump’s

unsurpassed performance.

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An Innovation Award winner at the 2007 BAUMA show in Munich, Germany, Putzmeister’s new patent pending Steady End Hose is designed to minimize the effects of end hose movement, for safer and easier concrete placement. The award is given by Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau – a German Engineering Federation, one of the key association service providers in Europe.

Most end hoses used on a boom pump will react to uncontrolled pressure changes in the concrete with strong lateral defl ections. This usually occurs when air is trapped or a blockage is cleared. The Steady End Hose signifi cantly reduces these unpredictable and sometimes dangerous defl ections, helping prevent the most frequent cause of injury associated with concrete pumps. In the event of a blockage, the Steady End Hose dampens lateral defl ections and excess vibrations.

“The Putzmeister Steady End Hose is easier to handle than a traditional hose,” says Tom Inglese, general manager for Pioneer Concrete Pumping of Smyrna, Georgia. “It is made of a more rigid material which helps the hose man position the concrete with less effort. In the event of a sudden surge of concrete, the Steady End Hose is more controllable.”

Available in three- and four-meter versions with 25mm and 100mm internal diameters, the optional Steady End Hose may be purchased from the Putzmeister America Customer Support department.

A specially-designed reinforced fabric helps the Steady End Hose greatly reduce the movement often

encountered when pumping concrete.

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View the new Pro-Tech web site to take advantage of ‘Equipment

Finder', and sign up for ‘E-Tracker’.

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EXPANDED FACILITIESIn July, Putzmeister Pro-Tech completed its 27,800-square foot expansion. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pro-Tech, which restores truck-mounted boom pumps, Telebelts® and trailer-mounted concrete pumps to factory standards, enhanced its front offi ce and shop facilities as a result of the division’s growth in used equipment sales.

The expansion started in May 2007 and included a 1,800-square foot offi ce and 26,000-square foot plant expansion, bringing the total square footage of the Pro-Tech facility to an impressive 91,800 square feet.

An indoor showroom showcases select equipment, which is especially ideal during inclement weather when viewing outside is not an option. Plus, the recent expansion includes a new conference room to view all available Pro-Tech equipment via the company’s web site – www.pmaprotech.com.

Online viewing of our full range of available models in the new conference room will help customers see at a glance what Pro-Tech has in stock to fi t their specifi c project needs. Overall, the goal is to make used equipment shopping an enjoyable process for customers.

The Pro-Tech expansion includes an indoor showroom to showcase

equipment during customer visits.

NEW PRO-TECH WEB SITE

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www.pmaprotech.com

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Pro-Tech facility expands to 91,800 square feet. A welcoming front lobby greets visitors. An indoor showroom showcases used equipment.

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PRPR TECH TURNS UP THE VOLUME

INNOVATION WINNER

PUTZMEISTER EXPERTISE Covering nine midwestern states, Midwest Repair & Service offers expert in-house service performed by competent Putzmeister techs. Rely on them to effectively handle large and small repairs, routine maintenance, boom inspections and more.

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PRO-TECH:PRO-fessional TECHsOur dedicated Pro-Tech team is very attentive to details, ensuring every refurbished unit meets strict Putzmeister standards.

DICK FARRELLPro-Tech Used Equipment

Sales Manager

DOUG BRUNETGeneral Manager – Pro-Tech and Midwest Repair & Service

RICH LARRINLeadman

GORDON HARTWIGMaterials Specialist

ESRAEL TANGUMAParts Coordinator

PRO-TECH MIDWEST REPAIR & SERVICE CENTER

LEE ARQUETTEManager – Midwest

Repair & Service

MARK KELEMENPro-Tech Supervisor

KIM HOBSONAdministrative Assistant

LAURA HOFFMANAdministrative Assistant

PAINT CREW MECHANICSAND WELDERS

REPAIR & SERVICE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

BILL DWYERVice President –

Sales and Marketing

PRO-TECH EQUIPMENT 866-884-8801

Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.pmaprotech.com

MIDWEST REPAIR & SERVICE800-890-0269

Milwaukee, Wisconsinwww.putzmeister.com

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In June, Putzmeister Pro-Tech unveiled its new web site – www.pmaprotech.com. The organization launched the web site as part of an initiative to bring a more personal experience to customers choosing a piece of used equipment.

“A few of the key reasons behind the launch of the Pro-Tech web site,” notes Pro-Tech used equipment sales manager, Dick Farrell, “is to provide our customers with a more individualized one stop shop for used equip-ment, while also offering more convenient ways to learn about new inventory available.”

The new web site features an easy-to-use ‘Equipment Finder’, an interactive feature which allows visitors to customize their search for used equipment by type, brand, stock number, model, year range and model class. Site users can search for exactly what they have in mind or set the parameters to view Pro-Tech’s complete inventory.

“The Equipment Finder is a great way for the customer to specify right down to the last

detail what they’re looking for out of used equipment for their projects,” notes Doug Brunet, general manager for Pro-Tech. “Yet it’s fl exible enough to enable visitors to view more alternatives.”

If a customer wants to request additional information on a specifi c piece of equipment, they simply complete an online form. A representative from Pro-Tech will contact them immediately.

The web site also allows the customer to sign up for ‘E-Tracker’, an e-mail alert system that notifi es subscribers about the availability of used equipment they may be interested in. This includes models recently taken in trade from Putzmeister that are already in stock or will be arriving soon.

We’ve added a new design to our S5 GH gas-powered rotor/stator pump. It now features a new hydraulic drive technology that stands apart from the rest. This technology offers the ease of fully variable volume pump output and a reverse pump feature to relieve line pressure.

The 18 hp S5 GH is primarily used for outside plaster and stucco, but is also favored for pressure grout, vermiculite, fi reproofi ng material, swimming pool fi nish and pipe line refurbishment. This 750-lb. model has a maximum pressure of 360 psi with a 1.5 cubic feet per minute output.

All Putzmeister S5 Series models feature our specially engineered Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology and adjustable rotor/stator pump. The combination of those two components allows longer life spans and the highest productivity levels in the industry. Check out www.putzmeister.com for the many other features that place this unit far ahead of the competition.

10

Already offering the ability to easily maneuver in congested job sites and urban areas, our City Pump line now offers even more features. Today’s units include a modular design, free fl ow hydraulics, a choice of pump cells and convenient accessory storage.

The simple design of our modular bolt-on fl atpack allows for cost-effective, minimally labor intensive pump cell upgrades, repairs or as part of a maintenance program. The free fl ow hydraulics offer smooth and effi cient pumping. Plus, a choice of pump cells is now available.

Designed for convenience and a streamlined look, the City Pump additionally offers ample accessory storage with standard side-load deck-mounted pipe racks and newly redesigned fold up side panels. The pipe racks accommodate 10 foot (3m) lengths of pipe. Putzmeister's City Pump line features three models: the CP 1409H, CP 2112L and CP 2116H.

AWARD-WINNING STEADY END HOSE

S5 IS UPGRADED

CITY PUMP GOES MODULAR

Modular fl atpack and free fl ow hydraulics are key to the City Pump’s

unsurpassed performance.

7

6

8

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An Innovation Award winner at the 2007 BAUMA show in Munich, Germany, Putzmeister’s new patent pending Steady End Hose is designed to minimize the effects of end hose movement, for safer and easier concrete placement. The award is given by Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau – a German Engineering Federation, one of the key association service providers in Europe.

Most end hoses used on a boom pump will react to uncontrolled pressure changes in the concrete with strong lateral defl ections. This usually occurs when air is trapped or a blockage is cleared. The Steady End Hose signifi cantly reduces these unpredictable and sometimes dangerous defl ections, helping prevent the most frequent cause of injury associated with concrete pumps. In the event of a blockage, the Steady End Hose dampens lateral defl ections and excess vibrations.

“The Putzmeister Steady End Hose is easier to handle than a traditional hose,” says Tom Inglese, general manager for Pioneer Concrete Pumping of Smyrna, Georgia. “It is made of a more rigid material which helps the hose man position the concrete with less effort. In the event of a sudden surge of concrete, the Steady End Hose is more controllable.”

Available in three- and four-meter versions with 25mm and 100mm internal diameters, the optional Steady End Hose may be purchased from the Putzmeister America Customer Support department.

A specially-designed reinforced fabric helps the Steady End Hose greatly reduce the movement often

encountered when pumping concrete.

8 0 0 - 8 8 4 - 7 2 1 0 w w w . p u t z m e i s t e r . c o mM O R E T H A N E Q U I P M E N T10

View the new Pro-Tech web site to take advantage of ‘Equipment

Finder', and sign up for ‘E-Tracker’.

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EXPANDED FACILITIESIn July, Putzmeister Pro-Tech completed its 27,800-square foot expansion. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pro-Tech, which restores truck-mounted boom pumps, Telebelts® and trailer-mounted concrete pumps to factory standards, enhanced its front offi ce and shop facilities as a result of the division’s growth in used equipment sales.

The expansion started in May 2007 and included a 1,800-square foot offi ce and 26,000-square foot plant expansion, bringing the total square footage of the Pro-Tech facility to an impressive 91,800 square feet.

An indoor showroom showcases select equipment, which is especially ideal during inclement weather when viewing outside is not an option. Plus, the recent expansion includes a new conference room to view all available Pro-Tech equipment via the company’s web site – www.pmaprotech.com.

Online viewing of our full range of available models in the new conference room will help customers see at a glance what Pro-Tech has in stock to fi t their specifi c project needs. Overall, the goal is to make used equipment shopping an enjoyable process for customers.

The Pro-Tech expansion includes an indoor showroom to showcase

equipment during customer visits.

NEW PRO-TECH WEB SITE

14 15

12

www.pmaprotech.com

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Pro-Tech facility expands to 91,800 square feet. A welcoming front lobby greets visitors. An indoor showroom showcases used equipment.

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PRPR TECH TURNS UP THE VOLUME

INNOVATION WINNER

PUTZMEISTER EXPERTISE Covering nine midwestern states, Midwest Repair & Service offers expert in-house service performed by competent Putzmeister techs. Rely on them to effectively handle large and small repairs, routine maintenance, boom inspections and more.

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19

18

20 22

23 24

29

25 26 30

21

27

28

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PRO-TECH:PRO-fessional TECHsOur dedicated Pro-Tech team is very attentive to details, ensuring every refurbished unit meets strict Putzmeister standards.

DICK FARRELLPro-Tech Used Equipment

Sales Manager

DOUG BRUNETGeneral Manager – Pro-Tech and Midwest Repair & Service

RICH LARRINLeadman

GORDON HARTWIGMaterials Specialist

ESRAEL TANGUMAParts Coordinator

PRO-TECH MIDWEST REPAIR & SERVICE CENTER

LEE ARQUETTEManager – Midwest

Repair & Service

MARK KELEMENPro-Tech Supervisor

KIM HOBSONAdministrative Assistant

LAURA HOFFMANAdministrative Assistant

PAINT CREW MECHANICSAND WELDERS

REPAIR & SERVICE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

BILL DWYERVice President –

Sales and Marketing

PRO-TECH EQUIPMENT 866-884-8801

Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.pmaprotech.com

MIDWEST REPAIR & SERVICE800-890-0269

Milwaukee, Wisconsinwww.putzmeister.com

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In June, Putzmeister Pro-Tech unveiled its new web site – www.pmaprotech.com. The organization launched the web site as part of an initiative to bring a more personal experience to customers choosing a piece of used equipment.

“A few of the key reasons behind the launch of the Pro-Tech web site,” notes Pro-Tech used equipment sales manager, Dick Farrell, “is to provide our customers with a more individualized one stop shop for used equip-ment, while also offering more convenient ways to learn about new inventory available.”

The new web site features an easy-to-use ‘Equipment Finder’, an interactive feature which allows visitors to customize their search for used equipment by type, brand, stock number, model, year range and model class. Site users can search for exactly what they have in mind or set the parameters to view Pro-Tech’s complete inventory.

“The Equipment Finder is a great way for the customer to specify right down to the last

detail what they’re looking for out of used equipment for their projects,” notes Doug Brunet, general manager for Pro-Tech. “Yet it’s fl exible enough to enable visitors to view more alternatives.”

If a customer wants to request additional information on a specifi c piece of equipment, they simply complete an online form. A representative from Pro-Tech will contact them immediately.

The web site also allows the customer to sign up for ‘E-Tracker’, an e-mail alert system that notifi es subscribers about the availability of used equipment they may be interested in. This includes models recently taken in trade from Putzmeister that are already in stock or will be arriving soon.

We’ve added a new design to our S5 GH gas-powered rotor/stator pump. It now features a new hydraulic drive technology that stands apart from the rest. This technology offers the ease of fully variable volume pump output and a reverse pump feature to relieve line pressure.

The 18 hp S5 GH is primarily used for outside plaster and stucco, but is also favored for pressure grout, vermiculite, fi reproofi ng material, swimming pool fi nish and pipe line refurbishment. This 750-lb. model has a maximum pressure of 360 psi with a 1.5 cubic feet per minute output.

All Putzmeister S5 Series models feature our specially engineered Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology and adjustable rotor/stator pump. The combination of those two components allows longer life spans and the highest productivity levels in the industry. Check out www.putzmeister.com for the many other features that place this unit far ahead of the competition.

10

Already offering the ability to easily maneuver in congested job sites and urban areas, our City Pump line now offers even more features. Today’s units include a modular design, free fl ow hydraulics, a choice of pump cells and convenient accessory storage.

The simple design of our modular bolt-on fl atpack allows for cost-effective, minimally labor intensive pump cell upgrades, repairs or as part of a maintenance program. The free fl ow hydraulics offer smooth and effi cient pumping. Plus, a choice of pump cells is now available.

Designed for convenience and a streamlined look, the City Pump additionally offers ample accessory storage with standard side-load deck-mounted pipe racks and newly redesigned fold up side panels. The pipe racks accommodate 10 foot (3m) lengths of pipe. Putzmeister's City Pump line features three models: the CP 1409H, CP 2112L and CP 2116H.

AWARD-WINNING STEADY END HOSE

S5 IS UPGRADED

CITY PUMP GOES MODULAR

Modular fl atpack and free fl ow hydraulics are key to the City Pump’s

unsurpassed performance.

7

6

8

9

An Innovation Award winner at the 2007 BAUMA show in Munich, Germany, Putzmeister’s new patent pending Steady End Hose is designed to minimize the effects of end hose movement, for safer and easier concrete placement. The award is given by Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau – a German Engineering Federation, one of the key association service providers in Europe.

Most end hoses used on a boom pump will react to uncontrolled pressure changes in the concrete with strong lateral defl ections. This usually occurs when air is trapped or a blockage is cleared. The Steady End Hose signifi cantly reduces these unpredictable and sometimes dangerous defl ections, helping prevent the most frequent cause of injury associated with concrete pumps. In the event of a blockage, the Steady End Hose dampens lateral defl ections and excess vibrations.

“The Putzmeister Steady End Hose is easier to handle than a traditional hose,” says Tom Inglese, general manager for Pioneer Concrete Pumping of Smyrna, Georgia. “It is made of a more rigid material which helps the hose man position the concrete with less effort. In the event of a sudden surge of concrete, the Steady End Hose is more controllable.”

Available in three- and four-meter versions with 25mm and 100mm internal diameters, the optional Steady End Hose may be purchased from the Putzmeister America Customer Support department.

A specially-designed reinforced fabric helps the Steady End Hose greatly reduce the movement often

encountered when pumping concrete.

8 0 0 - 8 8 4 - 7 2 1 0 w w w . p u t z m e i s t e r . c o mM O R E T H A N E Q U I P M E N T10

View the new Pro-Tech web site to take advantage of ‘Equipment

Finder', and sign up for ‘E-Tracker’.

13

EXPANDED FACILITIESIn July, Putzmeister Pro-Tech completed its 27,800-square foot expansion. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pro-Tech, which restores truck-mounted boom pumps, Telebelts® and trailer-mounted concrete pumps to factory standards, enhanced its front offi ce and shop facilities as a result of the division’s growth in used equipment sales.

The expansion started in May 2007 and included a 1,800-square foot offi ce and 26,000-square foot plant expansion, bringing the total square footage of the Pro-Tech facility to an impressive 91,800 square feet.

An indoor showroom showcases select equipment, which is especially ideal during inclement weather when viewing outside is not an option. Plus, the recent expansion includes a new conference room to view all available Pro-Tech equipment via the company’s web site – www.pmaprotech.com.

Online viewing of our full range of available models in the new conference room will help customers see at a glance what Pro-Tech has in stock to fi t their specifi c project needs. Overall, the goal is to make used equipment shopping an enjoyable process for customers.

The Pro-Tech expansion includes an indoor showroom to showcase

equipment during customer visits.

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INNOVATION WINNER

PUTZMEISTER EXPERTISE Covering nine midwestern states, Midwest Repair & Service offers expert in-house service performed by competent Putzmeister techs. Rely on them to effectively handle large and small repairs, routine maintenance, boom inspections and more.

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Effective July 2, 2007, Putzmeister America offi cially acquired Allentown Equipment, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Putzmeister Group. With over 95 years in business, Allentown is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of wet and dry process shotcrete equipment for underground, refractory and mortar industries. To refl ect the affi liation, the company name was changed to Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc., a Putzmeister Company.

The acquisition further expands the Putzmeister product line to offer the widest range of trailer-mounted gunite and shotcrete models produced in America, to the highly extensive line of track- and truck-mounted robotic equipment available from the Putzmeister Underground Construction division in Germany.

From their Allentown, Pennsylvania location, Allentown Shotcrete Technology will continue production of pressure tank guns, rotor guns,

rotary bowl guns, wet process pumps and high pressure pumps. Plus, due to their shotcreting expertise, Allentown will now become the focal point in handling major North American under-ground construction projects for the worldwide Putzmeister organization.

Dave Adams, Putzmeister America’s president and CEO has also assumed the role as CEO of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Patrick Bridger, president of Allentown, will continue in this key role and report to Adams.

“We clearly anticipate mutually benefi cial growth opportunities,” notes Dave Adams. “Allentown will fully utilize Putzmeister’s worldwide technical, sales and marketing resources to promote the company’s shotcrete products on a more global basis. Concurrently, Putzmeister will benefi t from Allentown’s dominance in the underground and refractory markets to increase the level of our product exposure in these specialized fi elds.”

“We’re excited about joining the Putzmeister team. Although our business operations will remain virtually unchanged in Allentown, we’re anxious to begin our added role as the U.S. outlet for overseeing technical shotcreting projects in North America, and distributing applicable worldwide Putzmeister products here,” said Patrick Bridger. “This will result in the customer receiving the best equipment choice for their job needs — from tunneling and mining to refractory and repair work.”

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Top photo left to right: Patrick Bridger, president of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.; George Yoggy, 40-year shotcrete industry veteran with Allentown; and Dave Adams, president and CEO of Putzmeister America, Inc., and additionally CEO of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.

Left: Dave Adams presents a gold Putzmeister pin to welcome Patrick Bridger to the Putzmeister team.

Right: George Yoggy presents copies of the book “From Elephants to Swimming Pools”, which describes the U.S. history of shotcreting and credits Allentown as an integral part in the market’s development. Dave Adams accepts the books that were signed with a message from the author.

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PUTZMEISTER ACQUIRES

ALLENTOWN

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The global Putzmeister and Allentown organizations will bring together over 50 complementary

products to provide the most comprehensive range of sprayed concrete equipment for large and

small applications.

Offering the most comprehensive range of wet and dry process shotcrete products worldwide

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Allentown Shotcrete Technology

Award-Winning Steady End Hose

City Pump Goes Modular

S5 Is Upgraded

Pro-Tech News

• Expanded Facilities

• New Web Site

• Meet the Team

President’s Message

People on the Move

New & Noteworthy

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDOAK CREEK, WIPERMIT NO. 77

Putzmeister America, Inc.1733 90th StreetSturtevant, WI 53177 USATelephone (262) 886-3200 (800) 884-7210Facsimile (262) 884-6338www.putzmeister.com

Owner/President Service Manager Sales Manager Operators Others

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S

We welcome Dawn Lehmann as a Buyer within our purchasing group.

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

LIGHTHOUSE RUN Congratulations to our Putzmeister America team of twelve runners for placing fi rst in the Lighthouse Run. This fund-raising event supports local YMCA youth programs.

CORPORATE CUP Putzmeister employees may not have taken the gold at the Corporate Cup Challenge, but they did have FUN while placing fourth against local corporations. The program raised money for the Racine Family YMCA. Many thanks to all PMA employees for competing in events from skeet and pistol shooting to volleyball and chili making.

ANNUAL PMA GOLF OUTING This year’s golf outing raised an amazing $13,073 for the kick-off of the United Way campaign. Thanks to all for your support.

H O L I D A Y S

Please note that Putzmeister America will be closed November 22 and 23 during the Thanksgiving holiday. Service emergencies can be handled via our customer support hotline at 800-890-0269.

U P C O M I N G 2 0 0 7 T R A D E S H O W S

IPSEINTERNATIONAL POOL & SPA EXPO

November 27 – 29Orange County Convention Center,

Orlando, FL

CONCRETE CANADA

November 28 – 30Metro Toronto Convention Centre,

Toronto, Canada

2 0 0 7 T R A I N I N G S C H E D U L E

TRUCK-MOUNTED BOOM PUMP MAINTENANCE & SERVICE

December 4 – 6

TRUCK-MOUNTED BOOM PUMP OPERATIONS

November 13 – 15

TELEBELT®

December 11 – 13

To register for a class, call 800-890-0269 or visit www.putzmeister.com.

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In May 2007,

Putzmeister America,

Inc. assumed full

responsibility for the

sales, service and spare

parts of Putzmeister

concrete placing

equipment in Latin

America and the Caribbean (LACA).

This expanded scope in the LACA

region further demonstrates Putzmeister

America’s commitment of personnel

and service to meet the needs of our

customers in North and South America.

As a result, our growth aggressively

continues, with our new role expected

to benefit both LACA and North

American customers. It means added

opportunities to expand our product

line, extend our service capabilities and

develop more effective methods that

make it easier to do business with us.

In addition, by increasing our customer

base within the LACA market, we are

more strategically positioned to

maintain production goals during

cyclical U.S. market conditions. This

offers stability in retaining qualified,

experienced staff to consistently serve

your needs.

Plus, by hiring additional bilingual

personnel to support the LACA region

today, we will become organizationally

structured to accommodate future U.S.

demographics, whereby Latinos are

expected to constitute almost 25 percent

of the nation’s total population by 2050.

To assist in our endeavors, we held our

first Latin America distributor meeting

in October. This offered a platform to

build a stronger partnership, achieve a

clearer understanding of each market’s

local needs and develop strategic plans

that can positively impact all customers.

We, at Putzmeister America, now look

at our company name with a much

broader scope, as we literally have become Putzmeister of the Americas.

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MICHAEL WASSERFUHR • VICE PRESIDENT AND CFOPutzmeister America announces the appointment of its new Vice President and CFO, Michael Wasserfuhr. Wasserfuhr’s main responsibilities include fi nancial management and planning, Human Resources and IT. He is based from Putzmeister America in Wisconsin and reports to Dave Adams, President and CEO. Prior to his new role, Wasserfuhr was the Vice President and CFO of TUV Rheinland of North America, based in Connecticut. Before joining TUV Rheinland, Wasserfuhr held several positions within Commerzbank in Frankfurt, Germany.

KELLY HAYES • MARKETING MANAGERPutzmeister America names Kelly Hayes as the marketing manager. Hayes is responsible for marketing project initiatives along with the day-to-day operations of the marketing department. She becomes the primary contact for the company’s marketing communications, directly reporting to Bill Dwyer, vice president – sales and marketing. Hayes started out as summer help for Putzmeister America in 1999, which was followed by a college internship in our marketing department. This led to her most recent position as marketing specialist. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

GORAN VUJASINOVIC • INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR TELEBELT® SPECIAL PROJECTS Putzmeister America appoints Goran Vujasinovic as the international sales manager for Telebelt® special projects. In his new role, Vujasinovic will lead aggressive growth initiatives for Telebelts in international markets such as Europe, Asia, India and the near-east. Prior to Putzmeister, Vujasinovic was the European Sales/Operations Manager at Rotec Industries, Inc. He reports to Bob Weiglein, Telebelt division manager.

TRAVIS NONN • TECHNICAL SERVICE ENGINEERTravis Nonn assumes the responsibility of a technical service engineer in the customer support department, reporting to Don Gerou, product performance manager. Nonn becomes the team leader for the Putzmeister Electronic Repair Center (PERC) and maintains his current role of overseeing and supporting Putzmeister’s Ergonic® systems, including EBC, EPS and ETS. He has been employed at Putzmeister since 2004. Nonn graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

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VUJASINOVIC

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WASSERFUHR

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NONN

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Vol. 22 • Fall 2007

Effective July 2, 2007, Putzmeister America offi cially acquired Allentown Equipment, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Putzmeister Group. With over 95 years in business, Allentown is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of wet and dry process shotcrete equipment for underground, refractory and mortar industries. To refl ect the affi liation, the company name was changed to Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc., a Putzmeister Company.

The acquisition further expands the Putzmeister product line to offer the widest range of trailer-mounted gunite and shotcrete models produced in America, to the highly extensive line of track- and truck-mounted robotic equipment available from the Putzmeister Underground Construction division in Germany.

From their Allentown, Pennsylvania location, Allentown Shotcrete Technology will continue production of pressure tank guns, rotor guns,

rotary bowl guns, wet process pumps and high pressure pumps. Plus, due to their shotcreting expertise, Allentown will now become the focal point in handling major North American under-ground construction projects for the worldwide Putzmeister organization.

Dave Adams, Putzmeister America’s president and CEO has also assumed the role as CEO of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc. Patrick Bridger, president of Allentown, will continue in this key role and report to Adams.

“We clearly anticipate mutually benefi cial growth opportunities,” notes Dave Adams. “Allentown will fully utilize Putzmeister’s worldwide technical, sales and marketing resources to promote the company’s shotcrete products on a more global basis. Concurrently, Putzmeister will benefi t from Allentown’s dominance in the underground and refractory markets to increase the level of our product exposure in these specialized fi elds.”

“We’re excited about joining the Putzmeister team. Although our business operations will remain virtually unchanged in Allentown, we’re anxious to begin our added role as the U.S. outlet for overseeing technical shotcreting projects in North America, and distributing applicable worldwide Putzmeister products here,” said Patrick Bridger. “This will result in the customer receiving the best equipment choice for their job needs — from tunneling and mining to refractory and repair work.”

PM 3854 US

Vol. 22 • Fall 2007

Top photo left to right: Patrick Bridger, president of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.; George Yoggy, 40-year shotcrete industry veteran with Allentown; and Dave Adams, president and CEO of Putzmeister America, Inc., and additionally CEO of Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.

Left: Dave Adams presents a gold Putzmeister pin to welcome Patrick Bridger to the Putzmeister team.

Right: George Yoggy presents copies of the book “From Elephants to Swimming Pools”, which describes the U.S. history of shotcreting and credits Allentown as an integral part in the market’s development. Dave Adams accepts the books that were signed with a message from the author.

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PUTZMEISTER ACQUIRES

ALLENTOWN

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The global Putzmeister and Allentown organizations will bring together over 50 complementary

products to provide the most comprehensive range of sprayed concrete equipment for large and

small applications.

Offering the most comprehensive range of wet and dry process shotcrete products worldwide

1

23

Allentown Shotcrete Technology

Award-Winning Steady End Hose

City Pump Goes Modular

S5 Is Upgraded

Pro-Tech News

• Expanded Facilities

• New Web Site

• Meet the Team

President’s Message

People on the Move

New & Noteworthy

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDOAK CREEK, WIPERMIT NO. 77

Putzmeister America, Inc.1733 90th StreetSturtevant, WI 53177 USATelephone (262) 886-3200 (800) 884-7210Facsimile (262) 884-6338www.putzmeister.com

Owner/President Service Manager Sales Manager Operators Others

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S

We welcome Dawn Lehmann as a Buyer within our purchasing group.

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

LIGHTHOUSE RUN Congratulations to our Putzmeister America team of twelve runners for placing fi rst in the Lighthouse Run. This fund-raising event supports local YMCA youth programs.

CORPORATE CUP Putzmeister employees may not have taken the gold at the Corporate Cup Challenge, but they did have FUN while placing fourth against local corporations. The program raised money for the Racine Family YMCA. Many thanks to all PMA employees for competing in events from skeet and pistol shooting to volleyball and chili making.

ANNUAL PMA GOLF OUTING This year’s golf outing raised an amazing $13,073 for the kick-off of the United Way campaign. Thanks to all for your support.

H O L I D A Y S

Please note that Putzmeister America will be closed November 22 and 23 during the Thanksgiving holiday. Service emergencies can be handled via our customer support hotline at 800-890-0269.

U P C O M I N G 2 0 0 7 T R A D E S H O W S

IPSEINTERNATIONAL POOL & SPA EXPO

November 27 – 29Orange County Convention Center,

Orlando, FL

CONCRETE CANADA

November 28 – 30Metro Toronto Convention Centre,

Toronto, Canada

2 0 0 7 T R A I N I N G S C H E D U L E

TRUCK-MOUNTED BOOM PUMP MAINTENANCE & SERVICE

December 4 – 6

TRUCK-MOUNTED BOOM PUMP OPERATIONS

November 13 – 15

TELEBELT®

December 11 – 13

To register for a class, call 800-890-0269 or visit www.putzmeister.com.

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In May 2007,

Putzmeister America,

Inc. assumed full

responsibility for the

sales, service and spare

parts of Putzmeister

concrete placing

equipment in Latin

America and the Caribbean (LACA).

This expanded scope in the LACA

region further demonstrates Putzmeister

America’s commitment of personnel

and service to meet the needs of our

customers in North and South America.

As a result, our growth aggressively

continues, with our new role expected

to benefit both LACA and North

American customers. It means added

opportunities to expand our product

line, extend our service capabilities and

develop more effective methods that

make it easier to do business with us.

In addition, by increasing our customer

base within the LACA market, we are

more strategically positioned to

maintain production goals during

cyclical U.S. market conditions. This

offers stability in retaining qualified,

experienced staff to consistently serve

your needs.

Plus, by hiring additional bilingual

personnel to support the LACA region

today, we will become organizationally

structured to accommodate future U.S.

demographics, whereby Latinos are

expected to constitute almost 25 percent

of the nation’s total population by 2050.

To assist in our endeavors, we held our

first Latin America distributor meeting

in October. This offered a platform to

build a stronger partnership, achieve a

clearer understanding of each market’s

local needs and develop strategic plans

that can positively impact all customers.

We, at Putzmeister America, now look

at our company name with a much

broader scope, as we literally have become Putzmeister of the Americas.

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MICHAEL WASSERFUHR • VICE PRESIDENT AND CFOPutzmeister America announces the appointment of its new Vice President and CFO, Michael Wasserfuhr. Wasserfuhr’s main responsibilities include fi nancial management and planning, Human Resources and IT. He is based from Putzmeister America in Wisconsin and reports to Dave Adams, President and CEO. Prior to his new role, Wasserfuhr was the Vice President and CFO of TUV Rheinland of North America, based in Connecticut. Before joining TUV Rheinland, Wasserfuhr held several positions within Commerzbank in Frankfurt, Germany.

KELLY HAYES • MARKETING MANAGERPutzmeister America names Kelly Hayes as the marketing manager. Hayes is responsible for marketing project initiatives along with the day-to-day operations of the marketing department. She becomes the primary contact for the company’s marketing communications, directly reporting to Bill Dwyer, vice president – sales and marketing. Hayes started out as summer help for Putzmeister America in 1999, which was followed by a college internship in our marketing department. This led to her most recent position as marketing specialist. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

GORAN VUJASINOVIC • INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR TELEBELT® SPECIAL PROJECTS Putzmeister America appoints Goran Vujasinovic as the international sales manager for Telebelt® special projects. In his new role, Vujasinovic will lead aggressive growth initiatives for Telebelts in international markets such as Europe, Asia, India and the near-east. Prior to Putzmeister, Vujasinovic was the European Sales/Operations Manager at Rotec Industries, Inc. He reports to Bob Weiglein, Telebelt division manager.

TRAVIS NONN • TECHNICAL SERVICE ENGINEERTravis Nonn assumes the responsibility of a technical service engineer in the customer support department, reporting to Don Gerou, product performance manager. Nonn becomes the team leader for the Putzmeister Electronic Repair Center (PERC) and maintains his current role of overseeing and supporting Putzmeister’s Ergonic® systems, including EBC, EPS and ETS. He has been employed at Putzmeister since 2004. Nonn graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

HAYES

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VUJASINOVIC

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WASSERFUHR

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NONN

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Vol. 22 • Fall 2007