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Welcome to our curated gallery showcasing the latest technology being promoted by exhibitors at the show. Take a look at the nominations below and discover how these products and services can benefit your business.

Whether it’s a digital tool that could streamline your operational processes; new technology that will improve productivity; or innovation to reduce your carbon footprint and make your company more sustainable. 

View the 26 nominations below.

Voting has now closed.

We’re delighted to announce the UK Concrete Show Innovation Award as part of this year’s show.

Our Innovation Award aims to recognise the groundbreaking advancements in concrete technology and celebrate the ingenuity of companies committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.

The winner of the inaugural Innovation Award will be announced on Wednesday 17th April.

The winning company will be presented with the physical award and their product showcased through an online article on ConcreteConnect.co.uk  

Fosroc International

Fosroc

Product name:

Flamex MS320

Overview & Innovation:

Fosroc’s one-part fire-rated sealant for trafficable fire protection, Flamex MS320, replaces the need for two sealants, and gives up to five hours of fire protection and a high Shore A hardness rating. Flamex MS320 is a fast-cure sealant suitable for sealing and protecting contraction and expansion joints within stadia terracing, floors, curtain walling, and building façades. Flamex MS320 needs just one application, giving a lower cost per use. Being part of Fosroc’s Green Tick product range, its foil sachet packaging produces significantly less waste volume than plastic cartridges. And as a single-part product, waste packaging is further reduced.

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Stand number: 57

Kelly Tanks Ltd 

Kelly Tanks

Product name:

Concrete Skip Washout Frame

Overview & Innovation:

The Concrete Skip Washout Frame allows column skips to be safely stored and washed off onsite without the need for manual adjustment. Column skips are lowered into the frame, where the operator can access the integrated platform to wash the skip off into a Kelly Tanks washout system that captures and recycles the wash water indefinitely. Recently upgraded to accommodate a 3000-litre skip, the system is robust, with a small footprint making it the ideal onsite solution. The frame can be separated into two parts for easy transportation. The Concrete Skip Washout Frame’s unique spring mechanism accommodates various size skips without intervention from the user, making it safer and easier to use than alternatives. 

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Stand number: 130 

B&B Attachments Ltd

B&B Attachments

Product name:

Beam Grab

Overview & Innovation:

The Beam Grab attachment has been designed to assist in the unloading process of floor beams from delivery vehicles using a loader crane. The Beam Grab can be manufactured to handle 1 to 6 beams in a row. The grab can be supplied with manually operated isolation locking hydraulics, providing the customer with individual or multiple beam handling options. Rubber contact pieces are protected from damage while knifing between T-beam pieces for clamping. The system can be incorporated with a quick-release system, allowing the handling device to be quickly disconnected so that a block clamp can be fitted. This allows both beam and block to be delivered on the same vehicle to a customer site, saving time and money.

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Stand number: 77

fibo Intercon 

fibo Intercon

Product name:

fibo Collect : Drive-thru Concrete, Mortar & Screed

Overview & Innovation:

fibo Collect’s drive-thru concept for concrete, mortar & screed is an automated batching plant which features self-cleaning technology and a user-friendly touch-screen terminal. Customers can order exactly the right amount of concrete, mortar, and screed when they need it at the push of a button, saving time and money by ordering from as little as 0.25m3 up to 12m3 per hour. Features include an automated cleaning system to enhance efficiency and reduce labour costs, a built-in recycling system for sustainable water use, cloud-based access for real-time monitoring, precise fibre dosing technology, moisture sensors for accuracy, and optional cement dust filters for safety. fibo Collect sets a new standard in the production of small volumes with instantaneous mixing and dispensing capabilities, ensuring projects can start within minutes. This is far less wasteful than mixing onsite, saving time and money, while releasing less carbon than traditional bulk concrete mixing methods. 

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Stand number: 79 

Concrete Services & Supplies Ltd

CSS

Product name:

Ekin Conscreed

Overview & Innovation:

Conscreed E2400, from British manufacturer Ekin Engineering, is a 100% electric laser-guided concrete screed powered by high-performance lithium-ion batteries, which eliminates the need for a traditional combustion engine, thereby cutting polluting emissions and lowering maintenance costs. The E2400 uses a Controller Area Network (CAN bus) control system and servo-electric linear actuators for the levelling systems, removing the need for hydraulics, emits zero emissions and creates minimal noise for a cleaner, greener working environment. Other features include an all-electric levelling system with variable vibration, dual flight augers, rake mode, and touchscreen controls. The E2400 comes with standard charging or an option for a one-hour charging system. The combination of an all-electric power unit, cutting-edge technology, and simple-to-use controls results in an incredibly functional machine, that is designed to help drive the concrete industry toward net zero and a more sustainable future.

Stand number: 156

Moasure ONE

Moasure

Moasure

 

 

 

Product name:

Moasure ONE

Overview & Innovation:

The Moasure ONE motion measurement device allows users to measure complex spaces and areas, whilst seamlessly integrating them with CAD software. Inertial sensors, accelerometers, and gyros capture X, Y, and Z coordinates when the device is moved from one place to another. Three-dimensional spaces can be reviewed on-screen, making it easy to calculate the gradient, rise, run, or height difference between any two points. Once measuring is complete, a detailed drawing of the shape, in 2D or 3D, can be previewed with a smartphone or tablet. Users can also measure multiple shapes relative to each other in one, single measurement, while Layers enables users to measure shapes within an area and produce a comprehensive on-screen diagram of all Layers positioned relative to each other. Motion-measuring technology takes measurements regardless of obstructions, such as rising ground, large bushes, or trees. It can also capture a 3D terrain map of the site, and instantly visualise it. Users simply switch from the 2D contour view to a 3D terrain map. 

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Stand number: 112

Command Alkon

Command Alkon

Product name:

Ticket Accounting

Overview & Innovation:

Command Alkon UK’s Ticket Accounting includes a range of features designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of ticket management processes. Using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, it quickly digitises printed and handwritten tickets, and seamlessly integrates with accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.  This eliminates the need for manual data entry. Human verification can be used to resolve any gaps ensuring data reliability, time saving, and reducing the risk of errors. Ticket Accounting goes beyond just digitising tickets, enabling users to leverage the data across a variety of processes while facilitating faster vendor payments, and automatic invoice reconciliation for improved efficiency.  The system matches all tickets on the invoice to the actual tickets received at the plant, flagging any discrepancies for efficient payment processing. Accounts payable data can be exported to the accounting system, automating vendor payments, while users can generate material quantity and job cost reports.  This allows users to analyse quantities by timeframe and summarise by material or cost code. Additionally, real-time accrual reports offer valuable insights into financial data. 

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Stand number: 143

Ticket Accounting
Atlantis concrete mixer

SKAKO Concrete

Skako

Product name:

SKAKO Atlantis concrete mixer

Overview & Innovation:

The SKAKO Atlantis planetary concrete mixer is designed to optimise mixing, cleaning, discharging, energy consumption, and maintenance and safety in everyday use. Quicker and cleaner, with less manpower needed during operation than its predecessor (the SKAKO SM mixer), the Atlantis also requires 50% less cleaning time. It discharges 23% faster, and includes a self-lubricating gear in the oil sump. The Atlantis’ unique side opening service doors enable it to be accessed for maintenance without the fear of a confined space, unlike other traditional mixers which have access through the mixer top. This can help reduce operating and maintenance costs while facilitating the quick and easy replacement of wear parts. Covers on the mixer protect essential utilities, such as water and electrics, meaning that the supporting infrastructure around the mixer can be prolonged in an otherwise harsh, dusty environment. The Atlantis creates shifting pressure and vacuum zones, eliminating dead zones and speeding up the mixing process to produce homogeneous concrete. In turn, this facilitates cleaning, keeps the concrete from getting trapped, and prevents a new batch from being mixed with old concrete, speeding up the emptying and increasing productivity.

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Stand number: 43

Cetco (Europe) Ltd

Cetco

Product name:

VOLTEX GB-500

Overview & Innovation:

Voltex GB-500 is a waterproofing membrane and gas-vapour barrier that resists the ingress of radon, methane, and carbon dioxide gases into a building’s foundations from landfills and naturally occurring sources. The Voltex GB-500 waterproofing membrane composite can be installed on sites with passive or active sub-slab ventilation measures used in conjunction with GEOVENT ventilation.  This can be used in both hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic conditions. Voltex GB-500 is fully compliant with the latest codes of practice for gases and water as published by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) and the British Standards Institution (BSI) (BS 8485:2015+A1:2019; BS8102: 2009). It is also suitable for use as a gas and water protection system for the National House Building Council (NHBC) AMBER 1 and AMBER 2 site characterizations, composite and relevant vent connectors as applicable.

Stand number: 139

VOLTEX GB-500
ADR Touch Control PRO

ELE International

ELE International

Product name:

ADR Touch Control PRO

Overview & Innovation:

ADR Touch Pro material testing system is designed for unparalleled user convenience thanks to its 7-inch (101mm), high-resolution colour display, and Favourites option streamline testing – providing quick access to preferred sample profiles. The ADR Touch Pro’s flexible head features 75-degree rotation and 45-degree tilt, enhancing user comfort during testing. Language options include English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Remote operation via LAN connectivity and the ELE Logger app allows users to conduct tests and download results remotely, optimising efficiency and reducing time on site. A dual sensor enables testing for both concrete and cement samples on a single frame for added versatility. Compatibility with existing compression frames and upgrade kits for the ADR-Auto consoles add to its adaptability. With over 100 pre-programmed test profiles and ample memory storage capacity, the ADR Touch Pro offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience, making it the ultimate choice for advanced material testing in a compact package.

Stand number: 159

YB Fixings Ltd

YB Fixings

Product name:

MAX RB401T-E Extended Rebar Twintier Tool

Overview & Innovation:

Thanks to its ergonomic design and extended frame the compact (322×408×1,100mm) and lightweight (4.6kg) RB401T-E Extended Rebar Twintier allows you to stand up and tie rebar for concrete slabs reducing back strain. The RB401T-E Extended Rebar Twintier will tie the cross-section of your rebar in 0.7 seconds, and only requires you to place the nose over the section to be fixed. No trigger needs to be pulled, just push and go. It’s 200% wider than the RB441T, and the RB401T’s long nose attachment guides the tool mouth to slide the contact switch into the rebar with 4,000 ties possible per charge. There’s no need to look at the mouth of the tool from the side, and the two-handed operation reduces effort and can minimise movement keeping the tool steady. The handles can be adjusted into two positions for extra comfort.

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Stand number: 73

MAX RB401T-E Extended Rebar Twintier Tool
Graphene

The University of Manchester

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre

Product name:

Graphene

Overview & Innovation:

Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice which was first isolated from graphite at The University of Manchester (UoM) in 2004. Over the past 20 years scientists at the UoM have found it is possible to use graphene’s unique properties across a range of products and applications. One of the emerging applications is concrete and construction materials. It has been proven that using graphene-based materials as an additive in both traditional and low carbon concrete systems can enhance mechanical properties such as compressive, tensile and flexural strength. The inclusion of graphene also brings secondary benefits such as reduced porosity and shrinkage, as well as a reduction in crack propagation. The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), located in the Masdar Building at UoM, has world-class facilities and resources supported by experienced and knowledgeable applications engineers and internationally renowned academics, working across a broad range of novel technologies. The company work directly with industrial partners to scale up technology for real world commercial applications. 

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Stand number: 45

McPhee Mixers

McPhee Mixers

Product name:

Mixer Anti-Rollover Technology

Overview & Innovation:

Each year, in the UK alone, around 40 concrete mixers roll over on the public highway. These rollovers occur due to multiple reasons, but mainly the mixer going too fast – or the drum spinning too fast – as the vehicle changes direction. McPhee has lowered the water tank on the mixer reducing the COG by 4ft, and added life-saving mechanical anti-roll cages around the drum rollers, decreasing the risk of the mixer rolling over by more than three times. These measures attack the two biggest causes of mixer rollover and driver/public death in the industry. 

Stand number: 102

Mixer Anti Rollover Technology
Crete-Away+

Best-Chem Ltd

Best-Chem

Product name:

Crete-Away+

Overview & Innovation:

New for 2024, Best-Chem has launched Crete-Away+.
This is a premium grade, environmentally-friendly concrete remover. Formulated with powerful, organic agents Crete-Away+ rapidly penetrates, softens and dissolves concrete splatter on any hard surface without causing damage or corrosion. In addition, the product is enhanced with increased foaming properties to aid application, ensure efficient coverage, and importantly extend contact time, which allows the active ingredients to get to work. The use of Crete-Away+ eliminates the requirement for strong, harmful acids, thereby providing a safer option for operatives, and supporting the effective maintenance of valuable plant and equipment.

Stand number: 108

Betonblock

Betonblock

Product name:

Concrete Drive-Thru

Overview & Innovation:

 

Concrete Drive-Thru gives your customers complete independence to access fresh concrete at a time convenient for them. It’s literally as easy as pressing a button. 

This building materials kiosk works simply with the vendor choosing the type of concrete they require and the volume (there’s the option for individual quantities, too) using the touchscreen. On completion of the order a QR code is generated that is then scanned at the concrete filling station. Contactless payment can be made immediately at the terminal before filling up, and regular customers can pay on account using a special RFID chip and PIN entry for added peace of mind. 

The product helps your business work smarter and more efficiently with less personnel required therefore reducing staff costs. And you can offer your clients a greater degree of flexibility. 

Stand number: 178

Concrete Drive-Thru
AKK series construction mesh welding lines

EUROBEND GmbH

Eurobend

Product name:

AKK series construction mesh welding lines

Overview & Innovation:

This new design eliminates all idle times and at least doubles productivity in comparison to conventional welding lines. It’s also capable of producing large/small batch orders consecutively without any downtime. Its compact system layout requires minimum floor space and is equipped with the patented Automatic Wire Orientation System (AWOS), allowing the use of a high-speed straightening module for line wire feeding. The AWOS absorbs all wire straightening imperfections from the roller straightener, and the system ensures perfectly flat mesh panels regardless of wire and straightening quality. Single coil replaces all line wire de-coiling stations, where a double line and cross wire de-coiling station ensures continuous operation. As a result, minimal stock of wire spools/coils are required, and the necessity for large stock of ready mesh as in conventional welding lines is eliminated. 

Stand number: 1

National Flooring Equipment

National Flooring Equipment

Product name:

The Viking

Overview & Innovation:

Although launched four years ago, The Viking remains National Flooring Equipment’s largest range of ride-on scrapers, three times larger than any other scrapers in the range. At 2,586 kgs it’s designed to be used in outdoor spaces such as roadways, bridge decks, airport runways and parking structures. National Flooring Equipment began developing The Viking after being approached by the UK highways industry to help find a more efficient method to scrape bridge decks. They wanted a machine that could effectively remove material without straining the bridge and its joints.   

With a 49.5 HP Turbo Diesel engine, the three blade holders allow operators to use a combination of one, two or three tools that can be adjusted to any angle to easily remove tough, well-bonded materials.    

To help contractors mitigate inclement weather or poor daylight, The Viking features an enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning, headlights and windshield wipers for optimal visibility even during harsh weather. 

Stand number: 110

The Viking
Dyna E-Modul RA 100

TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH

Testing

Product name:

Dyna E-Modul RA 100

Overview & Innovation:

TESTING has been in business for more than 30 years and its range of products for the testing of cement and concrete are made in-house. Its latest offering is the Dyna E-Modul RA 100. This can quickly assess compressive strength, and modulus of elasticity, on samples of concrete, cement and mortar with accurate results. To do this, it mechanically stimulates resonance frequencies and sound velocity. Data is achieved quickly and with precise calibration values.

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Stand number: 60

Construx Weckenmann

Construx Weckenmann

Product name:

3D mould

Overview & Innovation:

Construx is one of Europe’s leading mould manufacturers, and in its 20 years in business has developed a full range of state-of-the-art 3D moulds. Its moulds offer a fixed geometry and can be adjustable or even fully automated. These 3D moulds are amongst the most complex moulds due to their particular design, special features and technical specifications. The company has supplied moulds for electrical substations, prison cells and other types of pods and continues to set new worldwide standards for 3D moulds. Recently, Construx Weckenmann supplied several different types of 3D moulds to a number of precast manufacturers all over the world. Earlier this year, Construx acquired Weckenmann and can now offer circulation plants and machines for the automated production of precast concrete elements.

Stand number: 94

3D mould
T3-100S semi-mobile concrete batching plant

Utranazz

Utranazz

Product name:

T3-100S semi-mobile concrete batching plant

Overview & Innovation:

Following on from the success of its classic Sami T3-100 batching plant (pictured), Utranazz, concrete equipment specialists, will be unveiling the new Sami T3-100S semi-mobile concrete batching plant with smooth-type conveyor belt.  This exciting product is a refined and enhanced version of the ever-popular Sami T3-100 plant. The standout feature of this latest model is the incorporation of a smooth-type conveyor belt, which is designed to prevent any mess during operation, ensuring a cleaner more efficient process.  To see the first ever T3-100S in real life for the first time, visit the stand.

Stand number: 24

Webfleet

Webfleet

Product name:

EV Services Platform

Overview & Innovation:

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions fleet management solution, Webfleet, has introduced its EV Services Platform, an innovation designed to accelerate and optimise the electrification of commercial fleets. This platform connects fleets with a network of industry-leading service providers, offering seamless access to a suite of advanced EV services. From energy management and battery analytics to EV charging, routing, and planning solutions, the EV Services Platform simplifies the electrification journey for businesses. What sets this platform apart is its unique ecosystem, facilitating collaboration between mobility and energy industries. By leveraging data integration, it delivers tailored services to fleets, enhancing operations, reducing costs, and supporting sustainable practices. The platform organises its services into six key pillars: Charging Hardware and Software, Smart Charging, Energy Management, Battery Analytics, Planning, and Fleet Management. This approach ensures that businesses can select the optimal combination of services to meet their specific electric vehicle goals.

Stand number: 68

EV Services Platform
Multilevel Block Machine MKII

McGirr Engineering Ltd

McGirr Engineering

Product name:

Multilevel Block Machine MKII

Overview & Innovation:

McGirr Engineering offer the Multilevel Masterblock MKII, one of the most versatile block producing machines available. This  can automatically manufacture all types of blocks, bricks and hollow blocks. It can also produce most products from 190mm to 450mm, so is a versatile bit of kit for your business. Due to the wide range of products it can create, it’s a popular choice for export countries, and can manufacture 40,000 x 4” solid blocks per 8-hour shift, saving you time and money. 

Stand number: 61

MBE (Fabrications) Ltd T/A Premier Substructures

Premier Substructures

Product name:

Premier Substructures

Overview & Innovation:

The company use prefabricated steel as an alternative to traditional precast, or in-situ, concrete construction methods. They offer solutions for vehicle maintenance pits, machine sumps, cellars, escalator pits, gym landing pits, and underground car pits – to name but a few.  The team believe that this method is not only able to save you time but also minimise the risk of leaks and cracks, removing the need for operatives to enter an excavation. 

Projects the team has worked on include: the construction of a new baggage handling facility at Heathrow Airport; a below-ground substructure for a new factory for the London Taxi Company; and a substructure installation for Floorspan’s filtration unit in its concrete facility. 

Stand number: 44

Premier Substructures
Adosafe Clean

Adomast

Adomast

Product name:

Adosafe Clean

Overview & Innovation:

Adosafe Clean was developed to replace traditional highly corrosive strong mineral acids. It facilitates the safe and non-hazardous cleaning and removal of dry hardened concrete, efflorescence and tar deposits from most surfaces without damaging or corroding the surface. Adosafe Clean will not only replace the need for brick acid but will do the same job by dissolving dry, hardened cement and concrete. Focusing on the environment, the product is more than 90% biodegradable in less than 7 days, and this is significantly less hazardous than other acid-based products available. 

Stand number: 81

Oscrete

Oscrete

Product name:

Tegla Extrude and Colourplas Compact

Overview & Innovation:

Colourplas Compact is a concentrated long chain fatty acid, emulsion-based block processing aid designed to improve the compaction and workability of dry and semi-dry concrete mixes. While doing so, it maintains and allows for increases to water content. Designed for use in the production of masonry blocks, block pavers, slabs, cast stone and other dry/semi dry concretes, Colourplas Compact helps reduce cement content, improves colour intensity, stability and compaction, increases block strength and gives a better-quality surface finish. Not only that but it enhances freeze-thaw resistance. Tegla Extrude is a polymer-based superplasticiser, designed to promote exceptional performance in extruded concrete such as hollow-core, roof tile manufacture and other dry/semi-dry concrete processes. It is the latest addition to the Tegla range of products, designed to enhance extruded concrete and in turn provide better slip and improved surface finish while maintaining good early strength and rheological properties. 

Stand number: 116

Tegla Extrude and Colourplas Compact
Spiral Void Former System

Euro Accessories

Euro Accessories

Product name:

Spiral Void Former System

Overview & Innovation:

This product offers a new approach to grout applications when completing connections in modular construction projects. The design of the system utilises connection elements that do not constrict the process of grout application. It also provides robust and reliable junctures between components in the grouting system. The intuitive design of the grout entry point and grout tube connections provide a convenient application point that works with gravitational forces to improve grout flow and aid the expulsion of air from the connection voids.

Stand number: 35

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