AK INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, INC. WINS SC&RA’S $500 GIFT CARD DRAWING
(January 22, 2020) - Congratulations to AK Industrial Contractors, Inc. of Searcy, Ark., who was randomly selected as the winner of a $500 Visa gift card in a drawing for SC&RA members who made timely payment of their 2020 membership dues. AK Industrial Contractors has been an SC&RA member since 1989.
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WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS IN PERMITTING IN 2030
(January 22, 2020) - Five speakers at the Specialized Transportation Symposium, February 18-21, will share their vision for what the future holds in permitting. Wes Mollno, WCS Permits; Mike Morgan, Pit Row Transportation Solutions; Tim Pilcher, ProMiles; Darryl Foust, Comdata Inc.; and Louis Juneau, Nova Permits & Pilot Cars will be examining trends and their impact on the next decade.
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HOW SC&RA INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS MADE LEAP TO U.S.
(January 22, 2020) - From major enterprises to small shops, every day, foreign nationals set up businesses in the USA. For most of them, accessing the country is key to growth and continued success. It’s no different for international SC&RA members, many of whom have made the leap and set up subsidiary locations, satellite offices or much more formal operations in America.
Group Cargo Lift: Jaime Serdan, US managing director at Group Cargo Lift landed in the country in 2019, when his Mexico-based company, which started in 2007, took advantage of timing. “In 2018 we had presidential elections and a change to a populist government that is halting economic growth, which creates new challenges for companies in Mexico,” he explained. “It seemed natural to diversify our revenue base into a new and much bigger market so, in 2019, we decided to open a new location in Dallas, Texas.”
Goldhofer: One of the biggest challenges for Stefan Kohler in landing in the USA was his work visa. “I never really thought about that procedure – that it would take that long,” he noted, “but it took about seven months to get it all done. Something I’d recommend to other SC&RA members who are looking to come to the US similarly – always get professional support from a dedicated attorney who knows exactly what to do as far as the immigration and visa procedures.”
Modulift: Sarah Spivey, managing director at UK-headquartered Modulift, has been doing business in the USA for many years, though the company doesn’t operate out of a physical location. Her recommendation to SC&RA member companies looking to land or do business there is simple. “Work hard, build strong relationships and commit to the partnerships.”
Blokcam: “My advice to anyone wanting to set up in the US is, firstly, be patient – don’t run before you can walk,” urged Peter Hird, co-founder and joint managing director at UK-based Blokcam. While Hird knows that the UK and North America trade freely with each other and have a similar approach to safety, he also recognizes some challenges. “I’m not afraid to politely say that some of the safety standards and acceptance to change are lagging a good few years behind the UK and EU safety standard in crane operations – and this offered some challenging times in the beginning of our US campaign.”