Tower crane manufacturer Wolffkran International AG arrived at the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich with a remote control device programmed to shift operator focus from crane to load movement. The Wolff Intuitive Control technology eases concrete bucket, rebar, precast concrete or steel member, or other tower crane load handling. Traditional wireless control devices, Wolffkran officials note, have called for…
Read MoreMeridian Manufacturing engineers have detailed their 192-ton Mobile Cement Silo for efficiency and safety, coupled with ease of transport and erection suited to remote job sites or urban development parcels. They present their next-generation bulk storage solution as an innovative alternative to traditional cement pigs. Dispatched on a unique trailer assembly, the 48-ft. Mobile Cement Silo is engineered to be…
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CheckProof AB, Stockholm-based developer of Software as a Service Maintenance, Quality and Environment, Health & Safety programs, has registered a Houston-based subsidiary, CheckProof U.S. Inc., to serve North American cement, aggregate, ready mixed concrete and asphalt producers. The firm announced the subsidiary during the late-March AGG1 and World of Asphalt gatherings in St. Louis. The agile, frontline-friendly and intuitive CheckProof…
Read MoreThe latest addition to the Max USA TwinTier platform sets a new standard with the largest jaw size of any battery powered rebar tying tool on the market. Designed to tie various rebar combinations simultaneously from #7 x #7 up to #14 x #14 or #18 x #8, the RB823T expands the capabilities of the TwinTier lineup, which includes the…
Read MoreIn an era where building safety standards continue to evolve, fire-resistant construction materials have become increasingly crucial for project teams. Lightweight concrete masonry units (CMU) made with expanded shale, clay, or slate (ESCS) aggregates represent a significant advancement in combining structural efficiency with superior fire protection. Here, I explore how these specialized CMU perform during fire events, their unique properties,…
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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…
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