As we mark the 30th anniversary of the International Prestressed Hollowcore Association (IPHA), dear readers of BFT International, it is a moment of great pride and reflection for our members,...
In 2022, the course of the Omnicon Group was set towards the future. A fire damage in the previous year gave the go-ahead for a complete reconstruction. This took place at the location in the Danish...
With the straight, high-strength Stabils steel fiber, the Bilstein Group, a global leader in cold-rolled special steels, is setting a new standard for efficient concrete reinforcement and low-carbon...
At the end of April, the Lokeren-based (Belgium) software company i-Theses completed the acquisition of its sector peer Kresoft Systems from Buggenhout. Both companies develop ERP solutions for...
The second article in this innovation block comes from Wolf Bavaria GmbH. The PhoneStrip centering strip in concrete construction is a highly load-transferring decoupling layer for traditional solid...
In the previous BFT issue 06/2024, the first part of applications for the 2024 Innovation Prize of the Supplier Industry for Concrete Components awarded during the 68th BetonTage was published. This...
Sika has developed a new recycling process for old concrete in which the recycled material is made available in a higher quality than this is possible when using conventional recycling methods. In...
Mixing blades and scraper bars are subject to very high wear and tear in concrete mixers and, therefore, need to be replaced frequently. It is particularly worth using a highly wear-resistant material...
GSS NV – the Belgian manufacturer based in Mol – offers solutions that make the casting of floors on construction sites faster, easier and safer. The Gilbert Steel Solutions company, which was founded...
The innovation made by Nevoga consists of a system solution for the assembly of double walls and solid walls by means of HWD-Plus with Multi-Monti-plus SSK 16 x 130 system screw as well as with corner...
According to the company‘s own information, Combilift is the world‘s largest manufacturer of multi-directional forklift trucks and is regarded the leading supplier of solutions for the handling of...
The visit by Carsten Hasch, CEO of the curbstone specialist Profilbeton from the German federal state of Hesse, to the BFT Technical Forum for Mixing Technology in Borussia Park, in Mönchengladbach in...
The 28th annual conference of the International Prestressed Hollowcore Association (IPHA) took place at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, from 23rd to 26th May. IPHA is a diverse...
Exploding construction material prices, scarcity of building materials, shortage of skilled labor and high inflation – the uncertain situation worldwide makes an accurate economic forecast for the...
The annual BetonTage took place from 14 to 16 May 2024 at the Congress Centrum Ulm under the motto “Shaping Transformation.” The fully booked exhibition was attended by around 1800 persons and...
Processing reinforcement highly efficiently and transporting it to the right position – Rekers Betonwerk achieves this goal in a fully automated process using modern machines, robots, and customized...
As a 2nd generation family business, the Austrian construction company Josef Lehner stands for sustainability and foresight. As part of the expansion of its capacities for larger construction...
Innovation in harmony with nature has always been the guideline of the AHE corporate group. Now, the manufacturer of concrete products from Rinteln, on the Weser River in the state of Lower Saxony,...
In comprehensive investigations and weathering tests conducted over the years, iron oxide pigments have demonstrated their suitability for use in various concrete construction materials. Their use in...
The coloration of concrete surfaces is a primary architectural feature. This paper investigates and quantitatively evaluates the influences of hydration and water content on the resulting color of...
With BG-Filcoten one urban, the family BG-Graspointner of monolithically built drainage channels has a new member. It is especially designed for medium loads.Maximum performance with minimum...
Using lightweight granular materials in infra-lightweight concrete appears to be promising for reducing its environmental footprint and thus enabling energy-efficient and sustainable construction....
J. Lehde GmbH is testing the combination of glass fiber and concrete for the first time. For the construction of an employee garage, precast reinforced concrete components were manufactured that...
In addition to the RX40 recycling block that has been distinguished with the German ecolabel Blue Angel, the company Kann from Bendorf in Germany has now supplemented its product portfolio with the...
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