3 start-up screens for CONNECT appear on a smartphone display.

Cemen Tech Announces UK Launch of CONNECT

Cemen Tech CONNECT: Company Announces UK Launch of Remote Video Technical Support Platform Web-based mobile video platform provides Cemen Tech customers with free real-time field support and parts needs. Indianola, Iowa. 23 March, 2020:  Cemen Tech announces the availability of Cemen Tech CONNECT in the United Kingdom—an industry exclusive web-based video technical support system. Available…

A volumetric mixer pours backfill for a concrete manhole on a construction site in Texas.

Concrete Manholes & Manhole Covers

Pouring Concrete Manholes With Volumetric Mixers Ubiquitous yet an afterthought for many people, manholes have played an intricate role in water and sewer infrastructures for centuries. Generally, manholes are found in four situations when: Two or more sewer/stormwater lines intersect; The size of the sewer/stormwater lines change; The sewer/stormwater line alignment changes; and/or The sewer/stormwater…

A volumetric mixer pours flowable fill concrete at a job site in Colorado.

Flowable Fill Concrete

What Is Flowable Fill? The name comes from the flowable consistency of the materials, cement, slag or fly ash, sand, and water. Because it self-compacts into a low strength material, flowable fill concrete is a common backfill alternative to using compacted granular fill. Expidite Utility Work With Flowable Fill Concrete Whether you work directly in…

A volumetric mixer pours fast-setting concrete on a highway at night near Boston, Massachusetts.

Fast-Setting Concrete & Volumetric Mixers

Fast-Setting Concrete & Volumetric Mixers: Perfect Partners For Road & Bridge Repair Which is worse — being stuck in traffic on your way to a road repair project with a fresh load of concrete or arriving on time but discovering it’s the wrong mix? Enter fast-setting concrete and volumetric mixers. Depending on the design mix…

Cemen Tech Signs SMS Equipment

Cemen Tech Announces New Dealer Partner in Canada Global leader of volumetric concrete mixing equipment partners with one of the largest equipment dealers in Canada. Indianola, Iowa. October 1st, 2019:  Global market leader, Cemen Tech, a technology manufacturing company has announced an agreement with SMS Equipment to sell and support the company’s full line of…

Heat-induced pavement buckling is a common cause of traffic delays during the summer.

What Causes Pavement Buckling In The Summer?

Heat-Induced Pavement Buckling For motorists and pedestrians, even a small pavement buckle poses a risk. For municipalities and Departments of Transportation, time is of the essence to make repairs for risk mitigation. That’s when having the ability to pour high-quality concrete quickly and when you need it is more than helpful. Causes Of Road Buckling…

A finishing crew places fresh concrete inside a form in Panama City, Florida.

How Extra Water Affects Concrete Quality

More Water? Why Not? When delivering concrete throughout the year, especially during the summer, customers may request extra water to the mix for easier concrete placement. Be careful! What many don’t realize is excessive water in the mix design can result in a lesser strength and quality final product. The strength and durability depend on…