The Equipment Managers Council of America
 P.O. Box 794 South Amboy, NJ 08879-0794

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Last updated : July 2008

Announcement ! Your EMCA board is excited to announce that we have approved a PA EMCA  Two amendments to our bylaws have been approved by your board and ratified by membership vote as advertised at our May general meeting. Our VP, Mike Eder is stepping down as officer of NJ EMCA and will be the PA EMCA President. Mike has begun working with contractors in that region and setting up a PA EMCA board.. We have begun taking members in Eastern, PA area. Your existing EMCA will continue to be who we are and have been for 18 years and as the original and governing EMCA will act as the National EMCA. We expect to work closely with the PA EMCA and will share this website and our newsletter. We look forward to a close alliance with our new group of Brothers and Sisters as we offer our guidance and experience and gain from their fresh prospective and enthusiasm. For info on the PA EMCA contact Mike Eder at [267] 688-6956 or email at meder@ransome .com  Look for updates on this site and in our newsletter! [6-15-08]

June 18th we were once again the guests of George Harms Construction at their Farmingdale facility. The evenings meeting topic was concrete pumping and placement equipment. Speakers for the evening were Patrick Bridger of Allentown Shotcrete Technology and Alex Wagner Jr of Alexander Wagner Company - a Putzmeister Dealership. Mr Bridger discussed shotcrete uses and application and the equipment used. Mr Wagner followed with discussion of the Putzmeister rigs and their capabilities.
Of course maintenance is key to proper performance. The meeting then moved outside where the Harms crew had arranged to have two giant Putzmeister concrete pumping rigs parked with booms extended to show the apparatus up close and personal. Great presentation and great information. Setting the pace for an enjoyable evening was a cooked on site meal. Thanks to George Harms Organization for generously providing dinner and picking up the tab, and thanks to the Harms crew for inviting us once again and for the continuous support of our organization.

May 21st we met at Lucas Bros in Morganville, NJ. A presentation was given on hardfacing requirements and proceedures . Speaking for Lincoln Electric was Sean Bradley who went thru application options and available product to protect high wear compents of buckets, blades, crushing equipment and proper selection for abrasive and/or high impact enviroments. Industrial Welding Supply of Sayreville, NJ as co-sponsor of the meet had Jim Cusick on hand to go thru the welding machines on the Lincoln Demo Truck and guided all thru some great hands-on welding with stick, MIG and TIG. The latest Lincoln machines were on display as well. The crew at Lucas Bros did a great job and their place looked great as well. We also want to thank Lucas Bros as they graciously picked up the tab for everyone’s meal. [6-02-08]

April 16th had the EMCA once again at Custom Bandag as we have twice before over the years. The 2 years since we last met at their Keyport, NJ facility has been a continued growing time for our hosts. They have since added tire resectioning to their capabilities and gave us a demonstration of this impressive process. We also had a very informative classroom training on tire build, performance specs and identification. We then broke into two groups and one toured the recapping plant and process while the other went thru the sectioning repair, and then flipped tours so everyone got thru both programs and in smaller groups allowing great interaction and up close inspection. There is never a shortage of food and this meet was no exception generously provided by our hosts, while we spent the first hour doing was we do best, networking among ourselves, sharing info & advice, and of course a few “war stories”. This was a well attended and well put together meeting and we wish to thank all at Custom Bandag for your efforts and continued support of our organization. [4-26-08]

Check the “Meeting Schedule” to find info on upcoming meetings.

Board Members

President
Bob Lynch

Vice President
Gene Nowak

Secretary
Carolyn DeSimone

Treasurer
Pete Placek

Trustees
John Dolce
Bruce Grankowski
Dan Kasper
Frank Pape
Sam Richards
Gene Nowak
Bill Smith
Ed Snyder
Bob Treibel
Bill Blessing
Chris Standke