February 15, 2022 – Concrete Products

Holcim probes electric vehicle-charging potential of magnetizable slabs

February 15, 2022February 21, 2022 Concrete News

Holcim AG is partnering with Magment GmbH to improve the German startup’s magnetizable concrete technology for road surfaces enabling electric vehicles to recharge wirelessly while in motion. Holcim and Magment Research & Development teams have formulated a unique concrete with high magnetic permeability, testing the technology at Purdue University in Indiana. The breakthrough “inductive charging” solution could reduce the need…

Lintel and sill market leader Cast-Crete draws investor

February 15, 2022February 18, 2022 Concrete News

A New York middle-market private investment firm, Monomoy Capital Partners, recently closed on Seffner, Fla.-based Cast-Crete Holdings LLC, a specialist in precast or prestressed concrete lintels and sills. The vertically-integrated producer delivers manufactured concrete elements, along with sourced complementary items, directly to residential or commercial building sites. “As we embark upon a new chapter with the support of Monomoy, I…

Tindall Corp. adopts Building Systems and Infrastructure Group profit centers

February 15, 2022February 22, 2022 Concrete News

One of North America’s largest providers of architectural, structural and utility precast concrete solutions has been reorganized around two distinct businesses: Tindall Building Systems Group and Tindall Infrastructure Group, led respectively by Rob Smith and Joel Sheets, both senior vice president of Operations. Management of South Carolina-based Tindall Corp. views the change in structure as fostering more opportunities for focused…

Knight’s Cos. broadens Carolinas reach with Tekna, Sovereign Steel deal

February 15, 2022 Concrete News

Summerville, S.C.-based Knight’s Companies has strengthened its coastal Carolinas presence with the acquisition of Tekna Corp., a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute-certified beam, slab and pile producer, and sister company Sovereign Steel, a concrete reinforcement fabricator, both of Charleston, S.C. The businesses bring diversification to the 13 ready mixed and three precast plants Knight’s Cos. operates from South Carolina Midlands and Lowcountry…

General Services Administration invites input on low-carbon concrete

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Concrete News

Sources: General Services Administration; CP staff The agency overseeing much federal building development and construction has formally issued “Request for Information Regarding Concrete: Environmental Product Declarations and Low Embodied Carbon Products,” inviting EPD data and responses to a nine-point questionnaire at a dedicated portal. Over a two-week survey concluding March 1, the General Services Administration aims to gather information on concrete…

Corliss Resources enriches Lehigh Hanson’s Pacific Northwest market stake

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Concrete News

Lehigh Hanson Inc. has finalized the acquisition of Sumner, Wash.-based Corliss Resources Inc., one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest family-owned aggregates and ready-mixed concrete producers. The year-end deal, formally announced early last month, includes sand & gravel operations with annual shipments of 2 million-plus tons; reserves exceeding 175 million tons; and, four ready mixed concrete plants serving the greater Seattle…

Premier Package

February 15, 2022February 21, 2022 Don Marsh

Oldcastle APG makes major capital investment in bagging plant along Charlotte-Atlanta corridor By Don Marsh Significant capital investments made by Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, have timed well with strong 2020-2022 building activity. On the heels of a similar investment in Austin, Texas, the provider of integrated outdoor living solutions finalized its most recent big-ticket investment in the last year:…

Investing in the future

February 15, 2022May 1, 2023 CP Staff

A visit with 2021-22 National Precast Concrete Association Chairman of the Board Mark Wieser By Josephine Patterson Mark Wieser, vice president of Wieser Concrete Products in Maiden Rock, Wis., grew up in the precast industry—and by extension the National Precast Concrete Association. In fact, his father Joe held the pivotal role of association chairman in 1985-86, while his older brother…

Cummins previews fuel-agnostic internal combustion powertrain solutions

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Concrete News

Sources: Cummins Inc., Columbus, Ind.; CP staff Cummins will expand its powertrain platforms through development of the industry’s first fuel-agnostic engines, enabling on- and on/off-highway fleets to spec a range of low carbon fuel types. New platforms set for 2024 rollout will feature versions of the manufacturer’s B-, L- and X-Series models derived from a common base engine. Components above…

Modular concrete system hooks home builders

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Concrete News

Sources: Hüga Technology, Córdoba, Argentina; CP staff A precast concrete building system specialist and technology licensor earned the Global Innovation Award at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando. Hüga Technology promotes its modular construction method for home, school, hospital and retail projects, underscoring finished structures’ affordable and sustainable characteristics. The Argentina company cites North American installations and representation. — www.hugatechnology.com