Concrete Issues 2/06 Stories

  • Sustainability in all we do

    Sustainability in all we do

    Using precast frees building site workers from the burden of making concrete and maintaining the mixers and pumps; they can use their skills for more constructive work.

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  • Novel technique for graphics on concrete

    Novel technique for graphics on concrete

    The setting of artwork and patterns on concrete surfaces has traditionally been a time-consuming and demanding job that has exposed workers to high amounts of dissolvent and dust. But now a much improved technology is available.

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  • Building blocks for a better life

    Building blocks for a better life

    A healthy mind in a healthy body - so the old saying goes. Unload stress with free-time activities that take your mind of work for a while and recharge your batteries.

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  • No need to shout in Milbanks's new factory

    No need to shout in Milbanks's new factory

    The first slabs have been ceremonially cast at the brand new factory of Milbank Floors Ltd in Brandon, UK.
    Factory staff are whistling while they work - the new extruder is so silent you can hold a conversation standing right next to it, and the entire plant has been designed to comply with the strictest of environmental and safety regulations. Elematic was in on the project right from the designing phase and has delivered the plant, recycling system and all.

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