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On the way to digitally traceable concrete product manufacturing

30/01/2020

In the northwest of Germany, a medium-sized concrete block plant is taking a big leap forward - the goal is digitally traceable and controllable production. Highly automated plant and conveying technology was installed in one go. In addition, all relevant data arising during the manufacture of the concrete products are gradually being recorded and evaluated, from the mixing plant to the block making machine, and from drying chamber to the cuber.

Residual concrete recycling - a solution to counteract the shortage of sand

17/02/2020

Sand is an important commodity and above all indispensable for the construction industry. In the meantime, however, sand is no longer a raw material that is available in abundance. Furthermore, not every sand is suitable for further processing and a large part of the sand deposits are located in nature reserves. In addition, the demand for sand continues to rise, especially due to expensive. The use of a Bibko® residual concr...

Andreas Bartuli is the new Sales Director with Prinzing Pfeiffer

12/02/2020

With effect of January 1st 2020, Andreas Bartuli took over as new Sales Director with Prinzig Pfeiffer. Mr Bartuli holds a BA degree in business studies and has more than 10 years of experience in the concrete industry.

Concrete meets Design

04/02/2020

CRE Panel GmbH is a subsidiary of Jolo Betonfertigteile - Josef Loacker GmbH, a company with more than 60 years of experience in the production of precast concrete elements - and is already in its 3rd generation. Whether indoors or outdoors, CRE Panel offers products that are highly suitable for a wide range of applications. Production takes place at the second production site, Plant 2 in Götzis. For the production of concrete...

New high performance cage welding machine for Pretensados Nacionales S. A. delivered to Costa Rica

30/01/2020

Reacting quickly and individually to the changing requirements of the construction, concrete and precast industry is part of everyday life at mbk. The manufacturer of wire cage welding machines from Kisslegg is known in more than 60 countries for the high quality of its machines and its pronounced customer orientation. Customers who have once decided in favor of a wire cage welding machine from mbk usually also decide in favor...

Back to the Future – retaining wall construction in the Barangaroo Reserve, Australia

27/01/2020

Located on the east coast of Australia, the metropolis of Sydney is known worldwide for its majestic skyline, fronted by the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Less well known, past the southern edge of the bridge, the Barangaroo Reserve has captured the fancy of Sydneysiders in recent years as a gloriously beautiful, accessible green space. Nearly 6,500 feet (2 kilometers) of MagnumStone retaining wall were pla...

Back to the customer! Why too much knowledge of an industry can endanger success

20/01/2020

What is especially important for my customers? Any company executive can give two or three answers straight away to this question – especially in the precast component industry. Why these quick answers could even be dangerous for the company’s own future and how to deal with this danger will be discussed in greater detail in this article.

Schlemmer new sole managing director at SR Schindler

17/01/2020

With effect from 1st February 2020, Andreas Schlemmer takes over the sole management of SR-Schindler Maschinen-Anlagentechnik GmbH in Regensburg. Schlemmer is a trained mechanical engineer and has more than 25 years experience in the concrete block industry.

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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...

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ICCX Southern Europe: The precast concrete sector at SaMoTer 2020

Southern Europe has a new meeting place for the concrete industry in the ICCX Southern Europe. The new trade fair will take place from 21-25 March 2020 and will be organized in cooperation with the international construction equipment trade fair SaMoTer in Verona. A comprehensive conference programme awaits professional visitors in an area speciall...
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

The FastCarb National Project

The FastCarb project results from two observations. On the one hand, cement production is a major source of CO2 emissions worldwide (5 to 7% of total emissions). About two-thirds of these emissions are due to the decarbonation of limestone during the manufacture of portland cement. On the other hand, natural resources must be preserved and a large ...
CONCRETE PRODUCTS / CAST STONE

Alas Emirates Block LL.C. prepares for the future with solid plastic boards

Appropriate production boards, which bring the performance of the machine into the stone product to be manufactured, also belong in a high quality static board machine and circulation plant. Accordingly, the Al Ain-based Alas Emirates Block LL.C. decided three years ago to purchase 3,150 Wasa Uniplast® Ultra.
CONCRETE PIPES AND MANHOLES

New high performance cage welding machine for Pretensados Nacionales S. A. delivered to Costa Rica

Reacting quickly and individually to the changing requirements of the construction, concrete and precast industry is part of everyday life at mbk. The manufacturer of wire cage welding machines from Kisslegg is known in more than 60 countries for the high quality of its machines and its pronounced customer orientation. Customers who have once decid...
PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS

Gamuda IBS changes Malaysia’s construction industry

Modern precast architecture is rapidly changing the faces of Asia's megacities. Gamuda IBS is currently setting a highlight in system construction in Malaysia. With the Industrialized Building System (IBS), up to 50-story residential buildings will be possible in the future – in only two thirds of the time to date. The Malaysian construction specia...

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Betonwerk Ramböck: Synonymous with Quality for Decades

The Betonwerk Ramböck GmbH, based in St. Georgen, Austria, has evolved from a small company producing terrazzo and roof tiles to a leading manufacturer of building materials and landscape products. The founder of the company, Johann Ramböck, was characterised by his zeal and enterprising visions. He passed his passion for sourcing the best raw mate...

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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...

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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...

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F.C. Nüdling Betonelemente GmbH & Co. KG replace their hermetic press

SR-Schindler Maschinen- Anlagentechnik GmbH (SR-Schindler), a company of the successful international Topwerk Group, was commissioned by Franz Carl Nüdling Betonelemente GmbH & Co. KG (FCN) to deliver, install and commission a new hermetic press for the manufacture of premium-quality concrete slabs.

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A long-lasting and successful partnership

Kilsaran International, a family-owned Irish company based near Dublin in Piercetown, County Meath, has been an international byword for innovative concrete and asphalt products for over 50 years. In 2007, Kilsaran became the first company in Ireland to build a state-of-the-art production plant for concrete pavers with accelerated concrete curing b...

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ICCX Academy Baku 2019

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IPHA Technical Seminar focused on training young engineers

25/01/2020

Titled “Practical Training Course for Junior Structural Engineers”, the seminar was held in Warsaw on October 31 and November 1, 2019. The technical seminar was held in the Novotel Warszawa Centrum Hotel close to the city center of Warsaw. 35 delegates from 18 different countries, representing 23 different companies, listened to a series of interes...

Texas Two-Step – The Turner Company opens a second plant in the Texas Triangle with a new pipe…

25/01/2020

… system The Turner Company, headquartered in Rhome, Texas, USA, was established in 1980 and has been growing rapidly in the precast industry. Built on integrity and a strong work ethic, The Turner Co. prides itself on quality workmanship in the manufacturing of precast concrete structures, producing septic tanks, grease traps, storm cellars, and ...

ICCX Middle East 2019 confirms its commitment to quality

25/01/2020

The ICCX Middle East 2019 was once again a great success with about 850 participants representing more than 500 specialised companies from the concrete and precast concrete industries. This third edition took place on 24-25th November 2019 at Sharjah Expo Centre, United Arab Emirates. With its focus on the concrete and precast concrete sectors, the...

Engineering the most efficient automated precast plant for Gage Brothers

25/01/2020

For Tom Kelley, the chance to meet colleagues and peers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East during his overseas visits as chairman of the PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute), was an opportunity to open his eyes on new technologies worldwide and evaluate the state of the precast industry in North America, where he has worked for over 30 yea...

Multi-Functional Admixture Addresses Growing Need

25/01/2020

Concrete masonry admixtures come in a variety of types – from plasticizers and efflorescence control agents to durability enhancers, and integral water repellents among others. Block, paver, and segmental retaining wall products often require the use of an admixture to meet both specific performance requirements as well as buyer expectations. While...

Latest generation fully automated single pallet machine

25/01/2020

The more than 25 systems installed since its launch in 2015 are a clear sign that the high-performance Zenith 1500 fully automated single pallet machine has become successfully established on the market throughout the world. The system has been continually advanced since that point in time to facilitate still more efficient and user-friendly produc...

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