Article: Piping fresh concrete: how pumping can take ready-mix produces to the next level.(Cover Story)

Instinct tells most ready-mix producers that adding to a fleet can add to the potential for more headaches. It usually means more variables to watch, more debt to absorb, more people to pay, and at worst case, more trouble than it's worth.

Producers are rightfully wary of change--especially when considering a capital-intensive piece of equipment like a concrete pump. Yet, ready-mix producers of all sizes have moved into pumping concrete and have found success.

An analysis of the below ready-mix producers veteran in pumping services show that owning a concrete pump can provide more benefits to an operation than simply adding to profits. Sure there can be ...

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