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MB rheology conditioner eases work with Type IL cement concrete mixes

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Master Builders Solutions has formally rolled out MasterEase, a next generation rheology-modifying, water-reducing admixture. Recently developed polymers enable the new ASTM C494 Type A agent to lower concrete viscosity compared to prior water reducing admixtures. The polymers reduce yield stress, the main indicator of concrete flow properties, making MasterEase especially suited to mixes designed with a) ASTM C595 Type IL…

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Nmai, Khan anchor Master Builders Solutions Sustainability Group

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Master Builders Solutions has formed a Concrete Sustainability Group aimed at positioning the admixture giant as a go-to knowledge provider for low embodied carbon concrete. The group will focus on fostering effective collaboration among architects, engineers, producers, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes of projects with low-embodied carbon concrete requirements. The company has tapped Director of Sustainability Dr. Charles Nmai,…

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Master Builders rheology conditioner eases Type IL concrete mix work

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Sources: Master Builders Solutions, Beechwood, Ohio; CP staff World of Concrete 2024 marked the formal North American market debut of Master Builders Solutions’ MasterEase, a next generation rheology-modifying, water-reducing admixture. Recently developed polymers enable the new ASTM C494 Type A agent to lower concrete viscosity compared to prior water reducing admixtures. The polymers reduce yield stress, the main indicator of…

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10-ton gantry crane

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The new EMH Single Leg Semi Gantry Crane eases load transfer between workstations, while freeing up overhead cranes to handle other tasks. The model features an exclusive poly wheel design, eliminating the need for built-in floor rails, and the new EG Hoist, augmenting trolley adjustment. The EG is designed to have a more spacious enclosure to accommodate much larger control…

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Carbon footprint calculator boosts Concrete Now! functionality

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Sources: Master Builders Solutions, Beachwood, Ohio; CMCM staff Concrete admixture market leader Master Builders Solutions equips users of its latest Concrete Now! app version with the Embodied Carbon Estimator, joining other ready mixed order planning, tracking and management tools. Estimator enables data-driven decision making by analyzing key environmental metrics for a comprehensive view of carbon dioxide emissions associated with concrete…

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Master Builders Solutions builds out Concrete Now! app functionality

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Sources: Master Builders Solutions, Beachwood, Ohio; CP staff Master Builders Solutions’ new Concrete Now! app, available in desktop, plus mobile iOS or Android versions, equips concrete practitioners with fiber dosage, carbon footprint, surface evaporation, and mix temperature or volume calculator or estimator tools.  “Producers have many facets of their business to manage each day, and we understand the intricacies of making small improvements…

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Sika closes Master Builders deal with former Chryso underwriter

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The parent of New Jersey-based Sika Corp. has consummated two transactions on its European home turf, both continuing a global concrete admixtures business transformation that began with 2021-22 Saint-Gobain Group deals for Chryso Group and GCP Applied Technologies. Sika AG of Baar, Switzerland acquired MBCC Group of Mannheim, Germany, then sold the Master Builders Solutions brand and MBCC assets in…

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30-year veteran Christensen takes the helm at Master Builders Solutions

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Sources: Master Builders Solutions, Beachwood, Ohio; CP staff Dr. Bruce J. Christensen has been promoted to president of Master Builders Solutions in the U.S. and Canada, succeeding Brian Denys, who had led MBCC Group Americas. Dr. Christensen spent 30 years in various functions ahead of his most recent position, senior vice president of Business Development, where led the commercial side…

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Master Builders tool extracts value from rich concrete order data stream

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Master Builders Solutions dubs its new MasterAtlas Software as a Service offering “the construction industry’s first virtual concrete assistant.” The application integrates data from multiple sources, including batch plant controls, GPS positions and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, into a singular platform for monitoring concrete production—independent of a producer’s existing sensors or monitoring tools. Combined with data analysis, MasterAtlas creates…

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Master Builders tool extracts value from swelling concrete order data stream

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Sources: Master Builders Solutions U.S. and Canada, Beachwood, Ohio; CP staff Leading into ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, Master Builders Solutions launched MasterAtlas, billing it “the construction industry’s first virtual concrete assistant.” The Software as a Service offering integrates data from multiple sources, including batch plant controls, GPS positions and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, into a singular platform for monitoring concrete production—independent…

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