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UHPC Facades – New applications in Denmark

28/02/2020

Unlike in North America where UHPC is mostly associated with bridges and the accelerated bridge construction system, in Denmark UHPC is used mainly for prefabricated slim balconies, external walkways and staircases. UHPC has become the concrete material of choice for many Danish architects when creating slim, elegant structures. The material allows the architect a large degree of freedom when shaping the construction, and the constructive principles used for mounting can be akin to both regular concrete elements and a steel solution.

EU Commission classifies titanium dioxide as “possibly carcinogenic“

02/03/2020

On 4th October 2019, the EU Commission decided to classify titanium dioxide, a white pigment, as a “substance suspected of being carcinogenic by inhalation “ – although a majority of experts from the EU Member States objected to this decision at a meeting held on 18th September 2019.  For the Verband der Mineralfarbenindustrie e. V. (VdMi), the German association of producers of pigments and fillers, etc., this staggering clas...

Lachaux Beton - BBlox Chosen for Exhibition of French-Made Products

02/03/2020

French Redi-Rock producer Lachaux Beton - BBlox was chosen as one of 101 companies presenting innovations at the Great Exhibition of French-made Products at the Elysee Palace (the French equivalent of the White House) on January 17-19. The Redi Rock products, which are made in several locations in France, were chosen by a committee, chaired by the French Secretary of State for Economy and Finance and 10 leading figures.

Postponement of SaMoTer with ICCX Southern Europe because of Covid-19

28/02/2020

New dates for SaMoTer and Asphaltica. The two trade shows at Veronafiere dedicated to construction equipment and the bitumen & road infrastructure sector scheduled in Verona 16-20 May have now been re-scheduled to Wednesday 21-Sunday 25 October 2020, together with ICCX Southern Europe, the precast exhibition-conference. These events will now be held alongside Oil&nonOil, the energy, fuel and mobility services trade fair schedu...

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 Prinzing 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...

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 ch...

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New plugin for the calculation of the positions of the securing anchors in sandwich and …

… core-insulated double walls The ThermoPin® is a securing anchor made of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP), which connects the facing and load-bearing layer of core-insulated precast concrete elements such as sandwich walls and core-insulated double walls. It penetrates the insulation. ThermoPins to be installed horizontally absorb horizontall...

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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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UHPC premixed product – reinforcing the integration of architectural structure and aesthetics

23/01/2020

Aalborg Excel, the 2nd UHPC premixed product, developed under the Aalborg InWhite Solution, can satisfy manufacturers to seek the ultimate surface detailing and aesthetical expression, within aesthetic and architectural applications. The product is self-levelling and fast flowing, allowing combinations with pigments and fibers, achieving very smoot...

When trust is top priority

23/01/2020

A visible signature of a trusted company is the demand for its products. When trust is top priority, halting production for the replacement of capital equipment requires careful consideration. Based in Texas and founded in 1899, Forterra is a leading manufacturer of wet and dry utility products including box culverts, concrete pipe, and stormwater ...

Digital, rational, international – the production of precast concrete parts

25/01/2020

The demand for high-quality, energy-efficient and costeffective residential, commercial and industrial buildings is constantly growing - the production of precast concrete elements plays a decisive role in this. The current focus is on digitally controlled automation for the production of precast concrete elements. A forward-looking perspective, in...

New concrete distributor vehicle

25/01/2020

In order to attend the requests by many of their clients, Moldtech has incorporated a vehicle for the transport and pouring of the concrete in its ever-expanding product line. This vehicle, called Giraffe provides a very good solution for bringing the concrete to the mould when there is no flying bucket or pouring buckets available or when pouring ...

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

25/01/2020

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 gree...

Especially tough heavy-duty forklift for concrete production facilities

25/01/2020

Wöhrl Ziegel & Fertigteile manufactures concrete and brick precast components up to 9 m in length and with stacking weights of up to 16 tonnes. They are transported on I-beams to outdoor storage after production and from there onto trucks. A heavy-duty forklift – tough and at the same time particularly sensitive – is needed that can move both large...

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