Command Alkon is set for general release of Payments, a cloud-native solution augmenting dispatch and scale ticketing systems for ready mixed, aggregate and asphalt producers. Initially available to Dispatch users, the new solution leverages groundbreaking technologies from B2B payment processing platforms and paves the way for a more efficient and streamlined user experience. Payments in Command Cloud is powered by…
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The company’s largest mobile workhorse, the 200-ton Grove Hydraulic Crawler crane, has a 185-ft. main boom and delivers heavy-duty lifting power in applications that require high capacity at various radii in tough job site conditions—swampy or mountainous terrain among them. The GHC200 offers new features to the crawler range, such as an additional 90 percent pinning location on the boom…
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Based on synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI375 functions as both a motor and a generator. It is designed to work with the Editron EC-C1700B inverter, offering a system solution for 690-V AC and 1,050-V DC applications such as winches, cranes and material handling machinery. The motor is available in four sizes to suit a range of torque…
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Cimolai Technology specializes in heavy-duty Mobile Straddle Transporter machines, including a 150-ton MST model recently delivered to a Middle East operator. Engineered for maximum efficiency and safety, the series is ideal for handling precast concrete elements in plant yards or on construction sites. The models offer high flexibility, even in confined spaces, owing to special steering system and customizable configurations.…
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A global provider of pressure and gravity pipe sealing solutions recently aligned S&B Technical Products, serving water and wastewater markets, plus three sister businesses under the Hultec banner. The company relocated its corporate headquarters to Spring, Texas in 2024 and is opening a nearby manufacturing facility, warehouse and distribution center later this year. Hultec spotlighted its seal series for concrete…
Read MoreFister Inc. brought its largest offering to date to the 2025 Precast Show: Speedy, a concrete mix transportation and distribution machine uniquely suited to fabricating panel, double tee, column, bulb tee girder or other precast, prestressed elements. Equipped with a 6-yd.3 hopper, the machine conveys mixes to beds or forms through a 14- to 18-ft. long chute bearing a 12-in.…
Read MoreConcrete Products continues to track rapidly unfolding tests or deployments of artificial intelligence technology and machine learning methods to improve or optimize slab, element or structure detailing, concrete mix designs, plant or fleet operations, and finished construction. We recently checked in with CRH Global Head of Innovation Carlos Espina regarding AI/ML undertakings at Leviat, the company’s construction accessories business. Leviat…
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InSite Cellular Remote is a new solution intended to make concrete monitoring simpler, more accessible, and highly reliable. The device prioritizes the essential features construction teams value most, product engineers note: Ease of use, dependable data access, and extended battery life. InSite Cellular Remote likewise addresses common pain points with a plug-and-play setup that enables rapid deployment on job sites.…
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Bio-Power Winter Diesel Fuel Conditioner is engineered to boost performance and support cold weather operation for diesel engines. It improves fuel economy and power while keeping engines in “like new” condition to reduce maintenance costs and downtime, product engineers contend. When subjected to Cummins L10 and N14 test methods and compared against a control, the conditioner was found to increase…
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The DuraForce PRO 3 Android smartphone, well suited to construction environments, has premiered at Verizon stores. It ensures reliable communications with 5G speeds and Wi-Fi 6E connection, coupled with features protecting against drops, dust, spills, and hazardous materials. The DuraForce PRO 3 offers construction users a removable and replaceable rugged battery (4270mAh lithium polymer) with a slide-lock to prevent unintended…
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