2020 NEPCA Winter Conference—MGM Springfield

Summary

More than 120 members and guests attended the recent

2020 NEPCA Winter Conference at the MGM Springfield. The

day was filled with educational and informational presenta-

tions (and a bit of humor from Lenny Clarke). Engineers in

attendance received certificates for 2.5 hours of education.

Producers in the audience heard about new technologies in

precast as well as new uses for fiber in precast concrete. And

all attendees heard about how to build a culture of trust &

accountability in their firms as well as how to overcome hesi-

tation in achieving goals both personal and professional.

Special Guest

This year’s meeting also provided an opportunity for mem-

bers to meet and hear from the new President of the Na-

tional Precast Concrete Association, Fred Grubbe.

Thank you to our Presenters

New Technologies in Precast—Kayla Hanson, NPCA

Fibers & Precast Concrete—Paul Laskey, Sika/Fibermesh

Building a Culture of High Trust & Accountability—Carly Fallon, CheckWriters

From Hesitation to a Hero’s Journey, Hugh Scott, Shea Concrete Products

Reception Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors of the cocktail reception held the

evening before to conference. More than half of our

meeting attendees joined us!

Sponsors

Without the support of the following firms, the Winter Conference would not be possible:

Advanced Concrete Technologies ALP Supply Capco Crane & Hoist, Inc.

Delta Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, PC

Gordon Corporation

GCP Applied Technologies

Jepco Sales, LLC

MAX USA Corporation U.S.F. Fabrication, Inc.

Special thanks to United States Foundries for their sponsorship of lunch.

The following firms (in addition to our Sponsors) were on hand exhibiting the latest products and technologies in the precast industry.

Airmatic Inc. BIK Hydraulics LTD Boral Resources Cableworks, Inc CONAC, Concrete Accessories, Inc. EJ USA, Inc. Hews Company LLC I & I Sling, Inc. Mixer Systems, Inc. Nox-Crete Products Group Polylok, Inc. Press-Seal Corporation SIMEM America Corporation Urban Mining Northeast, LLC