Fly ash market leader Eco Material Technologies and builder Hive 3D have unveiled the first 3D-printed homes at The Casitas @ The Halles, a Round Top, Texas development featuring 400- to 900-sq.-ft. studio, single-bedroom or two-bedroom models. The mortar-like ink for the single-level homes utilizes Eco Material’s PozzoCEM Vite, a full portland cement replacement binder. Hive 3D previously printed a…
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TMF Tweels for Moffett M8 NX and Princeton PB 55+ Series forklifts are designed for rough-terrain applications, reversible for use in any of three-wheel positions, and equal to 5,300-lb. loads. An alternative to the traditional tire and wheel design, the airless Michelin X Tweel radial tire surrounds obstacles to provide a smooth, comfortable ride and high load stability. The partnership…
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The compact FuelCube Type-S tank fits in the back of a truck or on site, and is designed to safely transport or dispense diesel when and where it’s needed without hazardous material placard requirements. An alternative to slip tank models, the 119-gal. vessel offers 110-percent containment, security features and increased versatility. The double-walled FuelCube is optimal for 3/4-ton pickups or…
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Company presents its Noise-COM 500 device as top-of-the-line hearing protection specifically designed for construction and other harsh, noisy conditions. The robust and durable model combines ambient sound quality with noise-cancelling microphone for clear speech. “It is essential to protect the hearing of professionals in heavy industry without compromising on safety, nor on the quality and clarity of communications with fellow…
Read MorePeterbilt Motors has introduced the Off-Road Calibration and Rock-Free Mode features for the Paccar TX-18 PRO transmission on 567, 389 and four other models. The transmission affords excellent productivity, efficiency and uptime for a superior driver experience for on- and off-highway, Peterbilt engineers note, and is paired exclusively with the Paccar MX-11 or MX-13 engines. It is designed to perform…
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Founded in 1963 and now under a third generation of family ownership, Belgrade Steel Tank began business building bulk feed bins for farmers. Today, it is known across North America for producing top-quality portable and stationary silos for the concrete industry. The company offers cementitious material storage solutions for ready mixed, volumetric order, and precast producers out of its Belgrade,…
Read MoreBy M. Brinker, W. Ripple The way people buy and sell goods has changed dramatically over the decades. With more and more businesses selling their products online, consumers are inclined to purchase this way. This trend is only going to continue as e-commerce becomes more prevalent and as the demographics of the population changes. Millennials and Gen Z have been…
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In the early stages of their newest Kansas ready mixed plant, officials of Monarch Cement Co. and subsidiary Concrete Materials Inc. didn’t anticipate the need for a backup location or market. Permitting difficulties, coupled with opportunities for improved logistics, prompted a tabling of their initial target in favor of a site along a growing Interstate 35 and U.S. 169 corridor…
Read MoreThree new representatives have joined the Besser Co. Technical Service team, bringing a focus on safety; strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics backgrounds; plus, a gamut of other skills required to install, commission, and troubleshoot concrete product equipment. Don Gosselin has served as a millwright at the Lafarge Presque Isle Quarry, just up the Lake Michigan shore from Besser’s Alpena, Mich.…
Read MoreThe PCI Foundation Board has appointed Ray Clark as successor to outgoing Executive Director Marty McIntyre, effective mid-September. He will arrive after tours as Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Georgia/Carolinas Chapter executive director and US Formliner president. Clark is tasked with strengthening connections between industry partners and educational institutions, while providing transformative experiences for higher education students across the country. The latter…
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