Ambitious mechanical engineering company again proves its problem-solving competence

As independent brand of the Rohrdorfer Group, BWL Betonwerk Linden manufactures pavers, slabs and wall systems at several production sites in Germany. The philosophy of Rohrdorfer, a nationally active producer of building materials, which manufactures cement, readymixed concrete, gala products and precast concrete elements at more than 140 location...

Establishing RFID technology as the industry standard for concrete block molds

In September 2017, Managing Director Holger Stichel gave a lecture at the Technology Symposium of Kobra Formen GmbH on future-oriented developments in the concrete block industry and spoke about the diverse application possibilities of RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags on concrete block moulds and the associated advantages in the managemen...

Individual Thanks to Flexible Production: Monolithic Concrete Manhole Bases from PCS in Canada

Family company PCS Les Produits de Ciment Sherbrooke Ltée has been producing concrete pre-cast components for waste water and infrastructure projects in the Canadian city of Sherbrooke, Quebec, since 1944. With an experienced team, the company uses both wet-cast and dry-cast methods in its production and is one of the most important suppliers in Qu...

Plant specialist for the concrete block industry continues to expand customer service

In order to increase customer satisfaction, SR-Schindler has implemented changes in the organisation and internal processes. A new service hotline and additional service technicians are available to customers for fast processing of enquiries. In addition, the internationally leading plant manufacturer has a larger stock of spare parts for its custo...

Temperature difference in the chamber – the enemy of quality

Different climate zones in curing chambers are more the norm than the exception. They cause color differences and problems in the strength of concrete products. These effects are caused by the curing process. Good insulation, uniform air distribution and accurate heat and humidity control are the remedies.