Don't Get Burned at the Pump
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The Truth. At Putzmeister, it’s not only what we advertise, it’s what we strive to live by in everything that we do. I am reminded of this, once again, in light of the recent attention-grabbing headlines circulating in our industry.

At a time when the average pumper is struggling to land every job they can just to stay open and pay the bills, it’s comforting to hear that you can pump more concrete while burning less fuel. But is there truth to this claim?

Some want you to believe they have all of the answers; that you should believe in miracles only they can provide. The reality is, we all live in a world filled with the rapidly escalating costs of doing business. Truth be told, survival is the result of hard work, smart use of available tools and perseverance.

This, too, is Putzmeister’s mission and calling. We work very hard every day to serve and provide for both our customers and the pumping industry as a whole. From complete concrete placement solutions to behind-the-scenes industry support, we do what we can to help make customer success a reality.

We have always engineered our equipment to perform powerfully and fuel efficiently. Our models are evaluated against competitive brands and we compare notes with customers who perform their own independent tests. However, wild claims, chest thumping and deceptive tactics are not our style.

In the interest of remaining true to our convictions, I am proud to introduce to our web site an objective series related specifically to the escalating cost of diesel fuel. These employee-authored articles are intended to help the industry to deal with one of the most important business issues we face today.

It is my sincere wish that every concrete pump operator and owner will take the opportunity to use this tool to improve their company’s operations and bottom line. With true and objective information in hand, the difference between what is real and what is media hype will be clear.

Dave Adams
President & CEO