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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T081500
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SUMMARY:Virtual Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nEmbark on a virtual tour as we travel north of Orlando to Rinker Pipe’s Apopka\, FL\, concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous processes and stringent standards that define the production of high-quality concrete pipe.  Guided live by hosts from Rinker and the ACPA\, this tour provides a comprehensive look into the operations and craftsmanship involved in creating one of the most reliable materials used in critical infrastructure projects. \nStarting with the raw materials\, viewers will explore the aggregate and essential components that form the building blocks of concrete pipe. Follow the journey through the intricate welding of the cages\, the precise pouring of concrete\, and the critical curing process that ensures durability and strength. The tour will not stop at production; participants will also witness rigorous testing procedures that every pipe undergoes to meet and exceed industry standards. \nContinuing to the jobsite\, the tour will illustrate the practical application and installation of concrete pipe\, highlighting its importance in real-world infrastructure settings. Throughout the tour\, our live hosts will discuss the people\, planning\, and passion behind the production\, emphasizing the commitment to quality that the industry and nation rely on. \nKey Takeaways \n\nGain an in-depth understanding of the complete manufacturing cycle of concrete pipe\, from the initial handling of raw materials to the final stages of curing and testing\nUnderstand the role of quality control and testing protocols that ensure concrete pipe meets industry standards\nWitness how skilled workers and precise engineering contribute to the manufacturing of concrete pipe\nObserve how concrete pipes are transported\, handled\, and installed in real-world construction sites\n\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/virtual-plant-tour-production/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20241030T142615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024908Z
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SUMMARY:Curing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Dan Hodel – Afinitas \nPresentation Description: \nProper curing is necessary for the production of quality concrete pipe and manholes. Learn about the importance\, and purpose\, of moisture and temperature in the curing process\, as well as ways to make curing more effective. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDan has designed\, sold\, installed and fixed concrete curing systems for the last 24 years. He has worked for Afinitas for the last 5 years and Johnson Gas Appliance Company for the 19 years before that. Dan worked with Mel C Marshall on curing systems in Canada for most of his concrete curing career. Dan has been married for 32 years and has a daughter still at university and another daughter has graduated. His passion is traveling and teaching others about curing concrete products.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/curing-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20241105T211941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030614Z
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SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - BESSER
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nWorkshop Leader:  BESSER \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/machinery-workshop-besser/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T103500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20241030T142800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024944Z
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SUMMARY:Pre/Post Pour Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Matt Steen – Jensen Precast \nPresentation Description: \nThis course covers equipment inspection\, upkeep and documentation for pre and post-pour inspection of pipe and precast products. Critical areas such as form set-ups\, reinforcement and damage inspection and brief look into Q-Cast requirements will also be discussed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMatthew is a Quality Manager for Jensen Precast in Las Vegas Nevada. He has been in the concrete industry for 6 years within various Quality roles. Matthew is a firm believer in Servant Leadership\, teamwork\, integrity and innovation; he believes the greatest way to empower someone is to show them their own highest value.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pre-post-pour-inspection-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20250204T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195506Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20241227T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200445Z
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SUMMARY:Safety Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nRoundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak – Northern Concrete Pipe\nJohn Puzz – County Materials\nRobert Strickland – Concrete Pipe & Precast \nDescription: \nCourse aimed at tackling the concerns found within our industry. One of the best ways to ensure safety is through communication. Safety Round Table is an open discussion format\, giving participants with issues the opportunity to hear how others are handling safety situations. If two heads are better than one\, how about twenty heads? Presenters will be prepared to bring up points of discussion that are current things to watch for. \nLeader Bios: \nTodd Marciniak has 26 years of experience in the concrete product manufacturing industry. Dedication and hard work have driven his advancement through several levels of employment within Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. and paved the way for his current role as Safety Director. Todd’s years of experience has provided him with a strong understanding of the different facets of concrete manufacturing operations and has fostered a strong\, safety-conscious mindset with a desire for continued innovation in safety culture. In addition to being a devoted Safety Director for Northern Concrete Pipe\, Todd is also the chair for the ACPA safety committee and works diligently to aid in the continued improvement of safety in his industry. \nTodd’s immediate goals revolve around cultivating a positive safety culture in the workplace. His ideas are centered upon improving employee safety knowledge\, perfecting exceptional safety training\, and promoting teamwork from within. He is determined to build a safety framework that can be maintained and improved upon for years to come. \nOutside of the workplace\, Todd has a variety of outdoor hobbies including hiking\, boating\, kayaking\, mountain biking\, and spending time at the gun range. He also enjoys woodworking\, building with material\, going to the gym\, and watching his kids’ sporting events. \n  \nJohn has had 19 years’ experience in Safety and Health. Primarily in the construction industry. He joined County Materials Corporation in 2019. He makes his home base in Marshfield\, Wisconsin. John is an avid Green Bay Packer fan. John went to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he received his bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety. John has been married to his wife Kimberly for 13 years. She owns and operates a dog boarding business out of their home since 2019. John and Kimberly have two children\, Brigs 12\, and Raegan 10. They both enjoy watching them play sports\, specifically competitive swimming\, football and softball. \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/safety-roundtables/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20241030T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025022Z
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SUMMARY:Repairs and Finishing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates \nPresentation Description: \nLearn about pipe finishing and repairs. Does all damage need to be repaired? Learn what pipe damage should be repaired and procedures and materials used to complete both cosmetic and structural repairs. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in 1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/repairs-and-finishing-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20241105T212240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030656Z
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SUMMARY:Drycast Concrete
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker:  Vartan Babakhanian – Rinker Materials \nDescription: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nVartan has been with Rinker Materials\, formerly Gifford-Hill and Hanson\, in Dallas\, Texas. Since 1983. \nVartan serves as the Technical Services Manager\, and his areas of responsibility include management of Rinker’s Technical Services laboratory Quality Control / Quality assurance program\, where he is tasked with problem solving\, developing and conducting training programs\, research and development\, and public relations. \nVartan has been a Professional Engineer since 1987 in the state of Texas
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-concrete/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121713
CREATED:20241227T162923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200634Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Compliance: An Overview & Focus on TRI Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker:  Taylor Wilson – Trinity Consultants \nDescription: \nThis session will provide a broad overview of environmental compliance requirements as applicable to the concrete pipe manufacturing industry\, with a focus on EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting program. The presenter will discuss the basics of TRI reporting\, including common applicability and release calculations that are broadly applicable to concrete pipe manufacturing (e.g.\, TRI metal compounds present in raw materials and metal rods\, TRI chemicals present in fuels\, etc.). The presentation will also cover recent TRI regulatory changes\, including the supplier notification changes that impact both raw materials and concrete products. The session will conclude with practical tips and examples for improving your facility’s environmental program. This session is targeted for attendees looking to learn more about environmental regulatory requirements and EPA’s TRI program. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTaylor Wilson\, P.E. is a Principal Consultant and Broadening Consulting Services Manager for Trinity Consultant’s Kansas City office. His primary work areas include environmental compliance and reporting\, including topics such as EPCRA (Tier II\, TRI\, etc.)\, CWA (NPDES\, SWPPP\, SPCC\, etc.)\, RCRA\, and CAA compliance. He also serves as Trinity’s national instructor for Introduction to Environmental Regulations and Introduction to Reporting & Recordkeeping\, among other courses. He has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in fifteen states.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/environmental-compliance/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121714
CREATED:20221223T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T022456Z
UID:5859-1739368800-1739374200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Risk Burndown/Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: John Witte – Afinitas \nPresentation Description: \nRisk is an uncertain condition that causes a negative situation – yet many on our teams can identify them before they happen. Risks include schedules\, costs\, quality\, safety\, and more. The Risk Burn Down tool will help us focus on preventing risks and the frustration felt by our teammates and customers through an organized process. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Witte serves Afinitas customers with project and technical services. He has been associated with HawkeyePedershaab / Afinitas for more than 35 years with vast experience in machine design\, engineering\, plant installation and startup\, training\, and many service supports.  In his current position he provides customers with equipment and operational expertise\, as well as oversees Afinitas projects of equipment installation and startup. Witte is often on the phone or communicating via email to pipe producing customers. 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/risk-burndown-troubleshooting/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121714
CREATED:20241030T143123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025102Z
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SUMMARY:Calculations & Review
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker:Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern since 2004 and has been involved in the quality program since 2007. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing product research and testing projects. Rich is an active member of ACPA’s Manufacturing/Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees; as well as Vice Chair on ASTM’s C-13 Committee. Rich is a proud recipient of the ACPA’s Mel Marshall Award\, and the ASTM C13 Chair Award.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/calculations-and-review-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121714
CREATED:20241108T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T164309Z
UID:11722-1739376000-1739385000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show & Casino Night
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! \n\n\n\nThe Casino Night\, presented by Afinitas\, is a new addition to Pipe School and will allow attendees to engage with ACPA associate members\, connect with industry partners\, and network with peers.  The event caps off the Pipe Show and provides an energetic and exciting way to interact with industry personnel.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-casino-night/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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