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Month: May 2019

Fork positioning, mast rework raise lift truck operator visibility

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The Hyster H190-360HD2 series, with four models in the 19,000- to 36,000-lb. capacity range, features a recently redesigned mast and carriage. Lift chains and the mast inner channel have been modified to create a wider window through the carriage, providing greater visibility of fork tips at ground level and trailer height. The mast is also mounted closer to the truck, allowing for a higher load capacity without a longer or heavier chassis.

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Self-propelling vibratory beam screed plays finishing fast and safe

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Introduced at the 2019 Precast Show, the Motoscreed is available in 6-, 8-, 12- and 18-ft. wide sizes, each built on a 6-in. wide, 4-in. high aluminum beam. The device spreads, levels, finishes and vibrates conventional, high slump and self-consolidating concrete mixes, while also self-propelling along architectural or structural product form rails.

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Stubbe’s Precast warms to lean sandwich panel insulation

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After years of promoting it in European construction markets, Ireland’s Kingspan Group brought the Kooltherm K20 Concrete Sandwich Board for tilt-up and precast walls to North America in 2017, citing its potential to provide higher performance in thinner cross sections than prior insulating materials. The product is available in a standard size, approximately 48 x 90 in., or custom lengths, and thicknesses of about 2 to 4 inches, netting up to 35 R-value.

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Law of attraction: Magnetic formwork systems increase efficiency

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The precast industry is ever evolving with producers looking for more efficient ways to increase production, save money, simplify processes and create consistent and great looking finishes. Variables such as using the correct admixture, proper type of release agent, and an effective formwork system are important components to achieve these desired results.

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YourPCI

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A visit with 2019 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Chair Keith Wallis, Jr.

The new Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute chair has likely spent less time in the C-suite than most of his predecessors, and more working directly with team members who can quip about wearing form oil as cologne. The PCI 2019 agenda warrants a leader mindful of big picture and nuts & bolts developments the Institute will confront over the next decade—from digitization of construction to assertive codes & standards measures to a more immediate labor market reckoning.

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MANUFACTURERS – APRIL 2019

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Ryan Suszek transitions this month from Besser Co. vice president of Pipe and Precast to president, succeeding Kevin Curtis and becoming the sixth individual to hold the title in the manufacturer’s 115-year history. “The concrete products industry provides countless opportunities for collaboration and growth. I’m excited to lead the team at Besser in operational improvements and work closely with producers to create new and grow existing partnerships,” Suszek affirms.

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HeidelbergCement first to meet global initiative’s carbon criteria

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Sources: HeidelbergCement AG, Germany; CP staff

HeidelbergCement is the premier cement, aggregate and concrete operator to validate its carbon dioxide emissions reduction commitment over the next decade against Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria. As part of its 2030 Sustainability Goals for global operations, the producer aims to reduce net CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent against 1990 baseline levels. 

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Columbia Machine secures primary East Coast center in Bikle Mfg. deal

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Sources: Columbia Machine, Inc., Vancouver, Wash.; CP staff

Columbia Machine will establish a regional support and manufacturing center after closing on the assets of Bikle Manufacturing, Inc., Smithsburg, Md., a big board machine mold repair and related services provider for Northeast block & paver producers.

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