Vince Hagan Co. continues to build a suite of technology features affording mobile or stationary concrete batch plant owners new, labor-saving remote operation, automated lubrication, diagnostic and preventative maintenance possibilities. The suite is programmed for desktop users or mobile devices with the SmartVH App. The manufacturer’s growing software, sensor and smart tool line up will be front and center this…
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Somero screed adds finishing touch to CIM Auction upper tier
Sources: Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee; CP staff Somero Enterprises Inc. has once again joined big ticket Concrete Industry Management Auction item donors, committing a S-485 Laser Screed model to this year’s event. A motorized 4-wheel drive, stand-on, multi-function machine with 8- or 10-ft. vibrator beams, the S-485 is capable of fine grading most subbase materials, raking concrete level,…
Read MoreIndustry heavy hitters gear up for World of Concrete
Concrete and masonry professionals from around the world are preparing to descend on Las Vegas for the World of Concrete trade show, January 21-23 (Education 20-23) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees will experience hands-on demos with the latest tech, expert-led sessions on industry trends and best practices, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Read MoreChryso, Graniterock officials anchor World of Concrete women’s panel
Sources: Chryso Inc., Royse City, Texas; CP staff Chryso North America has announced its inaugural “Women in Concrete Coffee Chat” at World of Concrete 2025, January 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall Booth #S11326. Joining the host’s HR Director Rachel Black and Sustainability Program Manager Lisa Barnard as panelists will be ADSC/International Association of Foundation…
Read MoreRevolution Mixers, Mack confirm CIM Auction custom
Sources: CIM National Steering Committee; CP staff Revolution Concrete Mixers and Mack Trucks have committed to a top-ticket donation for the 2025 Concrete Industry Management Auction, January 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Bidding on a 2025 Granite 64FR-mounted Bridgemaster Mixer will cap the auction, to be staged in Room N262 on day two for World of Concrete 2025…
Read MoreCIM National Steering Committee invites auction pool donations
Sources: Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee; CP staff Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee members are approaching the 2025 CIM Auction, January 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, aiming to eclipse the 2024’s event’s $1.8 million in gross revenue. Silent bidding and the live auction will commence in their customary 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. windows on day…
Read MoreDallas investor backs expansion-minded Titan Ready Mix
Source: Cordatus Capital, Dallas; CP staff Private investor Cordatus Capital has announced a stake in Titan Ready Mix, enabling the producer to pursue Texas market growth beyond its current Cresson, Springtown and Venus concrete operations serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Titan RM CEO Danny Paterson and COO Jeremy Briggs continue in their leadership roles and remain shareholders. The Cordatus team’s…
Read MoreInvestors position Fortera to perpetuate CalPortland plant model
Sources: Fortera, San Jose, Calif.; CP staff The developer of the ReCarb process, where carbon dioxide from cement or other industrial plant emissions is mineralized and converted to concrete-grade ReAct binder agents, has secured $85 million in Series C funding to pursue additional plant installations after this year’s charter facility deployment at the CalPortland Co. Redding, Calif. mill. Fortera reports…
Read MoreC60 Platform insights spell immediate actions to improve profitability
Achieving next-level improvements in productivity requires moving away from a reactive mindset to embrace proactive approaches. With offices in Wilmington, Del. and Montreal, startup C60 is helping ready mixed concrete producers make this transition with its flagship Opportunity Platform (C60). The AI-assisted data analytics platform provides a holistic view of company operations as well as the most valuable ways to…
Read MoreSolid World of Concrete figures confirm construction market confidence
World of Concrete management Informa Markets reports registration near 60,000 for this year’s Las Vegas Convention Center gathering, a 23 percent increase over 2023 participation. Geared to concrete or masonry producers and practitioners, the late-January event saw 1,400 manufacturers, suppliers and service providers occupy 700,000-plus square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including 325 first-time exhibitors. Management also cites a…
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