Equipment & Products – Page 4

BulkSource delivers construction materials producers data intelligence through open technology platform

May 12, 2023June 12, 2023 Concrete News

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 offered a preview of data science methods destined to improve construction materials production and delivery profits. By capturing a groundswell of plant and fleet inputs from signals, sensors, production logs, and order or ticket files, a new class of information technology specialists demonstrated algorithms or programs greatly extending the dashboard and business intelligence tools accompanying current software suites.…

Startup C60 leverages technology to optimize business operations

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Concrete News

The pressure is on for concrete producers. Demand is high, especially with the passing of the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but the market is more challenging than ever. Construction costs rose 14.1 percent year over year by the end of 2022, according to CBRE’s Construction Cost Index. Recruiting skilled labor continues to be difficult as many industry veterans…

Galvanized anchor

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 Concrete News

The Titen HD heavy-duty mechanically galvanized screw anchor imparts high load capacity in interior and exterior cracked or uncracked concrete and uncracked masonry. Its proprietary heat treatment and ASTM B695 Class 65 mechanically galvanized coating to deliver enhanced corrosion protection. The Titen HD is designed with serrated teeth that reduce driving torque and speed installation. It is also easily removable,…

UV CIPP System

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 Concrete News

A leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services has added UV CIPP Systems solutions. Their curing equipment, liners, and custom truck builds are backed by expert training and support, and enable the company to be a valuable partner in aging pipe rehabilitation. “UV CIPP is a powerful addition to a contractor’s CIPP toolbox,” says…

ID tag up to galvanizing stages

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 Concrete News

The KettleTag Plus EZ sets a standard for survivable identification of galvanized steel. Product ID tags subjected to the nine-step galvanizing process have traditionally required lamination after printing. KettleTag Plus tags are ready to attach after printing with no additional steps required. Fabricators and galvanizers can print them, attach it to the product, and read the barcode after the galvanizing…

Besser Servopac Infinity: Mold or table vibration, operator’s choice

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 Concrete News

Besser Co. engineers have for generations observed customers debate the selection of machines with mold or table (impact) vibration. With the manufacturer’s Servopac Infinity technology, producers no longer need to confront decisions on vibration type. The Servopac Infinity redefines unit masonry production with a game-changing, patented vibration system, Besser officials note. Producers can set up the machine to run either…

AI-wise Spider Bot bests buckets for precast, prestressed mix placement

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 Concrete News

One of the major innovations premiering at The Precast Show 2023 (February 23-25, Columbus, Ohio) is a pinpoint placement machine engineered to succeed mix delivery by crane and bucket, gantry devices or specialized vehicles in precast, prestressed concrete production, while eliminating most of the labor typically required along formwork or casting beds. The EquipPro Spider Bot couples artificial intelligence and…

Hyster big trucks shoulder M CON’s elevated volume, structure scale

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 Concrete News

Founded in 1989 to serve Ottawa and eastern Ontario markets, M CON Products Inc. is a leading provider of precast concrete infrastructure components. It produces everything from manholes and catch basins, to pipe, box culvert and other critical concrete structures supporting residential and commercial developments. As the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas have grown, so too has M CON,…

Admixtures help pave the way to longer-lasting bridge decks

January 14, 2023January 16, 2023 Jim Preskenis

Thousands of bridges across the country need repair and modernization, with the impact on the economy going way beyond the cost of reconstruction, particularly for the supply chain. These blockages have cost hundreds of millions of hours of productivity from trucks idling in traffic when bridges fail or while road crews are working on them. Aging bridges are part of…

PLC, in-transit mix management raise performance, sustainability attributes

January 14, 2023January 16, 2023 Jason Straka

By Jason Straka Reducing net carbon dioxide emissions in finished concrete is a critical endeavor for the industry. As portland cement production accounts for a measurable percentage of global man-made CO2 emissions, stakeholders are under a microscope to change the way they finish binders and develop new approaches that are more sustainable through the entire cycle of concrete production. From…