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Efficiency of hollow-core slab production improved with common sense and automation »

As an invention, the hollow-core slab is of mature age, but there are still many improvements that can be made to maximise production quality and effi...
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Building big and strong with precast concrete »

The largest Bilhuset (Norwegian for a house of cars) in the whole of Scandinavia has risen to Sandnes, in the Southern Norway. This spectacular 29,000...
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Speeding up social housing delivery in the Western Cape »

In the picturesque region of Durbanville, just outside of Cape Town, Portland Hollowcore’s precast concrete panel production plant is running a six-da...
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Get amazed by a demountable parking hall »

Demountable isn’t the first word that comes to mind when thinking of a parking hall, but it is possible indeed. South Africa’s first-ever parking hall...
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New opportunities for hollow-core usage in Oman »

Oman has seen strong development in recent decades. Progress reflects to construction industry and quality requirements as well. Sohar Precast Contrac...
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Award winning concrete structure blows your mind away »

You cannot avoid being intrigued by Flooranaukio apartment building located in Helsinki, Finland. The building provides interesting architecture, seve...
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Solving the dilemma of housing shortage with precast »

Housing backlog is a problem that occurs around the world, but it can be solved with an existing solution – precast concrete. The construction method ...
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Can you believe the walls are precast? »

The waste collection station doesn’t sound appealing by any means, but it can be an outstanding architectural addition to an area. The beautiful 3D pr...
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Landmark on a mission »

A new hospital complex forming in Stockholm promises to become the key landmark of Sweden’s healthcare sector. Thanks to the Nya Karolinska Solna proj...
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Cooperation speeds up precast production »

Elematic and reinforcement equipment manufacturer Eurobend have signed an official cooperation agreement. Elematic now offers Eurobend reinforcing equ...
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New dimensions with sandwich panel façades »

Sandwich panels offer a large variety of possibilities for different colors, textures, and exterior finishes. A beautiful façade doesn’t necessarily m...
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Process optimization goes digital »

Elematic’s latest software upgrades, ELiSLAB and FloorMES E9, take you a long way towards streamlining the entire precast production chain. While ELiS...
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Precast perfection »

We asked experts around the world to name outstanding buildings or projects that exhibit great applications of precast concrete – whether those buildi...
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Smart precast technology caters to the needs of affordable housing »

Rapid population growth is leading to a major demand for new infrastructure in many large cities in Africa, South America, and India, which all have a...
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Start precast floor production with a small investment »

No heavy setup and launch costs – it is possible to start high-quality precasting with a relatively small investment. The Elematic SEMI Floor producti...
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Go for preventive maintenance »

Precast production should roll along as planned at all times. However, new innovations constantly replace older technology, and eventually once brand-...
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Safety first »

The precast process can be noisy and dusty. It includes heavy-duty machines such as extruders and saws and factory equipment that constantly moves bac...
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High-quality executive education for precasters at Aalto EE »

Finland-based Aalto University Executive Education is an international organization that offers executive education and leadership development. The di...
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The ABCs of concrete production »

What are the main focus points in precast concrete production and the concrete mix? The products that you are manufacturing determine the appropriate ...
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Are precast mold setup times slowing down your entire production line? »

Typically, molds in a precast production line run consecutively, based on the first in, first out (FIFO) principle. This is ok as long as the setup ti...
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Creating connection to the historic architectural layers with precast concrete »

You cannot turn your head away from the charming precast façades of Jalopuut (Finnish for hardwood trees) apartment buildings in Espoo, Finland. They ...
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Precast Concrete Optimism »

Precast concrete hollow core slabs are an under-utilised solution in the cost efficient and quick construction of social housing.
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Precast concrete can beat the seismic challenge »

Precast concrete elements are a great solution, when designing a building to a high seismic zone. India is known to be a country dealing with high sei...
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Renovating and expanding with precast concrete »

Kuopio City Theatre in Finland is an excellent destination for enthusiasts of architecture as the building provides interesting angles, three-dimensio...
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Boost your performance with up-to-date automation and preventive maintenance »

The unstable global economy has been a challenge for everyone in recent years, the precast industry included, and the instability has been reflected i...
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The first next-generation bioproduct mill in the world »


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It’s good to have reliable suppliers nearby »

When you have a project as large as the Karolinska University Hospital, there are plenty of requirements for the superstructure supplier. The operator...
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Eurobend »

Eurobend offers the most comprehensive range of rebar processing and welding equipment covering every precast application. Their portfolio of more tha...
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Elematic’s SEMI, PRO & EDGE go hand in hand with Eurobend’s machinery »


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Chemical color treatments with an artistic touch »


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Inspirational 3D effects with 2D techniques »

It looks three-dimensional, but isn’t. Graphic concrete is a combination of exposed aggregate and fair face. A precast concrete façade manufactured in...
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Flexibility through good design »


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Contact our Helpdesk »

Hundreds of phone calls and e-mails received every month, and just as many problems solved. The Elematic Helpdesk is a contact point with the best pos...
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WiKa Beton invested in education »

WiKa Beton employee Harry Ignatius travelled from Indonesia to Finland during an Advanced Leadership Program that was customized for WiKa Beton by Aal...
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What you manufacture determines the right type of concrete »

Before designing the concrete mix, you must define the requirements of the concrete based on the specific precast elements, their intended use, and ex...
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