The production of recycled concrete, also known as R-concrete, still plays a subordinate role in the building materials industry. The reasons for this are the regional availability of suitable recycling material and the low demand for R-concrete.
The World Cement Association (WCA) has expanded its international network of members with US company Concrete-AI as becoming an associate corporate member.
The American Concrete Institute has memorialised University of Illinois Prof. Clyde E. Kesler by renaming an annual award given to outstanding educators in concrete materials and structures.
Wacker Neuson is expanding its operations with the acquisition of the Spanish Enar Group. This 100% acquisition will develop Wacker Neuson’s concrete technology business.