Sysdyne underscores the promise of software APIs, interoperability

Source: Sysdyne Technologies, Stamford, Conn.; CP staff Sysdyne Technologies has significantly eased the effort required to facilitate communications across construction materials software systems via an open, highly flexible approach, including Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and full-suite interoperability. In contrast to the industry’s closed, rigid and dated technology mixes, company programmers have been keen on creating a cloud-native, end-to-end solution portfolio.…

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Artisan injects concrete into clay-heavy Kohler Co. material schedule

Sources: Kohler Co., Kohler, Wis.; CP staff A boutique precast producer is steering a top home building product brand—synonymous with porcelain, chrome and brass—toward concrete. Kohler Co. has acquired United Kingdom-based Kast Concrete Basins, a fabricator of contemporary basins and sinks made with conventional mixes of local limestone grades, specially sourced sands plus premium pigments.  Known for bold-color offerings and…

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MDU Resources to close May with Knife River business separation

Source: MDU Resources Group Inc., Bismarck, N.D.  The MDU Resources board has scheduled a May 31 distribution of Knife River Holding Co. shares, finalizing a 10-month spinoff process of the concrete, aggregate, cement distribution and construction business from the utilities operator flagship. MDU Resources and Knife River will be independent, New York Stock Exchange-traded companies with distinct investment identities, business…

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