| Dear Ms Mustermann,
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| For manufacturers of concrete elements, suppliers, innovation providers as well as for researchers and industry sector partners alike, the 24th BIBM Congress from 27 to 29 September 2023 in Amsterdam offers the ideal platform for a dialogue on the future of sustainable building with precast concrete elements. The slogan “Green – Digital – Resilient – Precast Concrete Solutions” focusses on the primary tasks and orientation of action by our sector of industry. The organizers BIBM and the partner association IPHA are the umbrella organizations of European prefabrication with precast concrete elements. Noted speakers from many European countries will demonstrate the state-of-the-art in building with prefabricated concrete elements as the preferred choice of construction methods on the way to transformation of the construction industry. Their presentations will include alternative binding agents, carbon capture perspectives, new CO2-reduced cements, the practice of building information modelling, protection from earthquakes and floods and fire, the reusability of precast elements – in addition to numerous innovative product developments from among the suppliers in the Innovation Workshop. So you can look forward to an exciting congress and until then I hope you enjoy this interesting newsletter.
Yours, Michael Voss
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Alessio Rimoldi (Figure: BIBM)
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| Forewords BIBM Congress | | The BIBM Congress 2023, scheduled in Amsterdam from 27 to 29 September, is approaching with great strides. This is the 7th BIBM Congress I am attending and that I help organising since I joined the association in 2004. I am still very excited about it because each event is unique and brings with it memories of amazing people, grateful ideas and amazing souvenirs. Despite being mainly a local industry, the precast sector is confronted with the European and global challenges linked to the transformation of the built environment. Simplifying a bit, one can say that 2000 was the decade of energy efficiency and 2010 the one of sustainability; 2020 is now the decade of decarbonisation: all other challenges come to a second stage if a sector does not have a good strategy on tackling climate change ...
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Figure: Keller HCW
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| 3D printing for the flexible and environmentally friendly production | | The machinery and plant manufacturer Keller, with its headquarters in Ibbenbüren in North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the most important companies of the region. For many years, Keller has been developing plant and machinery solutions at the highest level not only for the heavy clay industry but also for other building materials. An interesting new development is the Keller 3D concrete printer “3DCP”. Keller recognised the growing potential of using additive manufacturing in combination with 3D concrete printing in the building industry a few years ago and invested in research and development projects to realise a fully automated 3D ...
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| | Manufacturing processes and machine technology in modern precast concrete production have changed immensely in recent years. Automation is just one buzzword here. For the decision for the right system technology, the precast equipment specialist Vollert offers an innovative 360° 3D live experience. Experience the latest technology close up in a completely new way in the upcoming World of Precast.
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Figure: Combilift
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| Bespoke straddle carrier for bespoke drainage solutions | | JKH Drainage was established 53 years ago and the founder’s grandson, MD Daniel Prince, is now in charge at a new 6 acre site in Suffolk which will give the company the capacity to grow and take on larger projects. A key piece of equipment to cope with the increased volume of raw materials and finished products is a 35t capacity Straddle Carrier from the Irish manufacturer Combilift. “Growth this year was at around 30% and we expect this to continue ...
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| | 30% Carbon Reduction in Concrete - Revolutionize your concrete production process for a sustainable future with Sonocrete.
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Figure: MCT Italy
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| Expanding Market Growth and Grand Opening | | There is lots of excitement at MCT Italy: only a few weeks ago the supplier opened a new section of its manufacturing factory which allows to speed up production times, execute total control over processes and improve quality. “An important and courageous decision was taken after the extremely challenging period we all endured as we were first impacted by the effects ...
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Figure: Progress
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| Modernization of the industrial facility of A2C Préfa | | A2C Préfa has decided to modernize its production plant for achieving its goals in terms of sustainability. In this regard, a lot of planning was put into waste recycling, a reduction in pollutant emissions, water treatment as well as into the further development and manufacture of innovative concrete products. A2C Préfa‘s main product is the BB floor slab, a combination of wood and precast concrete slab. The Progress Group was selected as partner for ...
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Figure: KBH
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| Secondary Processing at Fujairah Concrete Products | | Fujairah Concrete Products (FCP) – a group company of Fujairah Building Industries situated in Fujairah, UAE – has been a leading producer of high-quality pavers since 1978. Since its establishment the company – which is also the first EPD certified concrete products manufacture in the Middle East – has been committed to providing durable, stylish pavers that enhance outdoor spaces while minimizing their impact on the environment. With a focus on innovation ...
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Figure: Betonsteinwerk Feiter
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| New production line for Feiter Betonsteinwerk | | “As early as on March 7, 2023, the first paving block was manufactured on our new production line in Xanten – far ahead of the originally scheduled commissioning date in early June,” Managing Director Matthias Feiter happily welcomed his guests, Richard Trappe, Managing Director of HS Anlagentechnik, and Silvio Schade, BFT International editor-in-chief, to the Xanten plant at the end of June. “For this major effort, I would like to say a big thank you to all parties involved in the project.” But first things first: In 1961, Rudolf Feiter Sr. ...
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Figure: Construx
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| Setting new worldwide standards for 3D molds | | As one of Europe’s leading mold manufacturers, Construx conceived over the years a full range of state-of-the-art 3D molds. Either with a fixed geometry, adjustable or even fully automated, 3D molds are amongst the most complex molds due to their particular design, special features and technical specifications. Whilst being ‘Top of Mind’ when it comes to supplying molds for electrical substations, prison cells and other types of pods, Construx continues to set new ...
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