February 5, 2020 – Concrete Products

New decade ushers new opportunities for mining professionals

February 5, 2020 Concrete News

Source: National Mining Association, Washington, D.C.

In today’s world of material extraction, the National Mining Association notes, it has never been more important to stay competitive: As digital capabilities open doors to new possibilities, companies are embracing advanced technologies to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and improve safety. Now is the time to discover new solutions to current operational issues, invest in innovation and embrace new technology—and there’s no better place to do that than MINExpo International, NMA affirms.

Mixer Systems adds Acromix models, batch plant packages

February 5, 2020 Concrete News

Sources: Mixer Systems Inc., Pewaukee, Wis.; CP staff

Mixer Systems has acquired the Acromix Systems product line from Minnesota-based Elk River Machine Co. Acromix horizontal and planetary mixers, along with low-profile and compact batch plants, deepen the suitor’s broad range of concrete production equipment and components.

Green cement developer lands patent for geopolymer formulations

February 5, 2020 Concrete News

Sources: Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, France; CP staff

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has been granted a patent for its H-P2A (High Performance Alkaline Activation) geopolymer technology in the United States. H-P2A supports formulation of low-carbon cements for the mortar and industrial adhesive markets.

Construction Supply Group loads West Coast portfolio in Hub deal

February 5, 2020 Concrete News

Sources: Sterling Group, Houston; CP staff

Construction Supply Group has added 15 California and Arizona branches through the acquisition of Hub Construction Specialties, Inc., San Bernardino, Calif. The transaction is the 19th for CSG, which since 2016 has grown to 130-plus U.S. and Canada locations, offering 60,000 stockkeeping units to 65,000 builders and contractors.