4 New Products for the Concrete Contractor

New products are introduced to the concrete contractor all the time. Whether these are announced as an updated solution, a brand new tool, or new equipment to be used on a jobsite, these products found a problem and have been specifically designed to address it.

These products as published in the November/December 2024 issue of Concrete Contractor.

COMMAND Center Temperature & Maturity Monitoring App Updates

COMMAND Center is a concrete temperature and maturity system used to monitor temperature for thermal control in mass placements and cold weather and for estimating strength in fast-track construction applications. With the latest updates to COMMAND Center Concrete 4 Web, users can use the web portal to create new projects, edit project settings, and share projects with other users. The new version also includes helpful enhancements and an optimized display of the custom-range feature for Android users.

Genesis GRP 480 Hydraulic Mobile Shear

Developed in response to customer requests, the GRP 480 Rebar Processor features numerous bolt-on wear parts and surfaces for maintenance and jaw protection. The bolt-on, weldable lower tusks work with the weldable, replaceable piercing blades to sort and separate rebar bundles. Additionally, a bolt-on plate on the cutting side of the upper jaw provides a replaceable wear surface and protects the jaw's parent material. The GRP also features an extra-large pivot group designed to withstand the rigors of daily rebar processing and provide durability. The Rebar Processor features a 24-in. jaw opening with a 26-in. jaw depth and fits up to 48,000-lb. carriers second-member mounted and 90,000-lb. carriers third-member mounted.

CHRYSO & GCP EnviroMix Impact App

The EnviroMix Impact App is a tool used by the CHRYSO and GCP sales team to optimize the mix design approach and pre-quantify the embodied carbon results of customer's concrete mixes. The calculator assists in pre-quantification of GWP. The app uses industry average data references for Scope A1 to A3 and allows for product-specific environmental product declaration (EPD) data to produce reports for decision making. The EnviroMix Impact App joins the solutions portfolio of the CHRYSO and GCP Curbing CO2 at the Source Program for Sustainability. The program's team of sustainability experts help customers navigate the carbon neutrality journey throughout the concrete lifecycle. Through an on-demand EPD program, eco-innovation practices and solutions with a partnered approach, the Curbing CO2 at the Source Program for Sustainability provides concrete producers with products, tools, data, services and collaboration to develop sustainable concrete.

Husqvarna Large Floor Grinders

The new range of planetary floor grinders, including diamond tools, dust extractors, floor solutions, is designed to give customers an easier, more productive workday. The models share one common platform for efficiency. From top to bottom, these floor grinders are designed for comfort and efficiency.

Features include:

• Dual Drive Technology, four-disc technology or conventional three-disc drive
• New ergonomic remote control
• Dustproof/waterproof grinding head and electrical cabinet
• Mist cooler system for longer tool life and higher productivity
• Integrated weights
• EZchange attachment system with improved locking mechanism for tool holder plates
• Standard S-model floor grinders combine reliability with straightforward operation