Category: Smart Technology
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Command Alkon Acquires Marcotte Systems, Strengthening Commitment to Service and Innovation for the Heavy Building Materials Industry
Command Alkon, the leading global software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, proudly announces the acquisition of Marcotte Systems, a technology leader providing best-in-class software solutions for producing and delivering concrete. This strategic acquisition includes all Marcotte’s products, brings their employees onto the Command Alkon Team, and reinforces Command Alkon’s dedication to…
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Command Alkon to Unveil Scalable Cloud Tech at World of Asphalt/Agg1
Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is excited to introduce Command Cloud ™ to the Aggregate and Asphalt markets during the World of Asphalt/Agg1 show, taking place from March 25-27, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitors can find Command Alkon at Booth 6161, where the company will…
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Mastering Materials Inventory Management
Why Command Akon’s Material Supply Solution Has Me Excited for the Future As a former Ready-Mix Executive with decades of experience navigating the complexities of the heavy building materials industry, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges of managing raw material supply chains. From juggling paper tickets to wrestling with outdated inventory spreadsheets, the inefficiencies were a…
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Unlocking the Power of Cloud and IIoT in Heavy Building Materials
Rock Products October 2025 A Turning Point for the Industry Running a heavy building materials business today can feel like trying to pave a road while traffic is still flowing. Customers want more, faster. Operations are more complex than ever. And jobsite conditions rarely play nice. Success no longer comes just from hard work – it comes from working smarter, anticipating problems, and keeping projects…
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“Breaking the Mold: How Cloud Tech is Shaping the Future of Aggregates,” Featured in Rock Products Magazine
By Gary Bisel, Product Owner at Command Alkon In the construction materials world, the aggregates industry is one of the most demanding. Yet, for years, it’s relied on old-school methods for communication, scheduling, and reporting. This has led to inefficiencies and data silos that slow things down and hurt profitability. It’s a problem that everyone…
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“Decoding the Cloud,” Featured in Stone, Sand & Gravel Review
Decoding the cloud: the difference between cloud-native and cloud-connected, and what cloud means for your business In today’s digital landscape, cloud computing has become integral to how businesses operate and deliver services. However, not all cloud applications are created equal. The terms “cloud-native” and “cloud-connected” are often used interchangeably, but they represent fundamentally different approaches…
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Command Alkon Reinforces Commitment to Batch Innovation with Advanced Technology Solutions
Batch AI and Plant Analytics Deliver Advanced Visibility, Efficiency, and Quality Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, reaffirms its commitment to batch innovation and enhancing the efficiency and precision of concrete production processes with the integration of cutting-edge technologies like Batch AI and Plant Analytics, and multi-plant…
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Leading the Next Generation of Ready Mix and Asphalt Businesses with Excitement
For 30 years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the thrilling transformation of the ready mix and aggregate industry, watching technological advancements spark incredible growth and opportunity. The previous generation built thriving companies through sheer determination and hands on hustle, relying on pen and paper ledgers, phone calls, and sweat equity. Their success, achieved without…
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Sustainability and Innovation: Welcoming the Future of the RMC Industry
Having spent over 30 years in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry, I’ve witnessed remarkable growth, adaptation, and transformation. Reflecting on my technical expertise and executive management experience, I can confidently say that the next decade holds tremendous promise for our field. By 2030, we’ll be at the forefront of global sustainability and technological innovation,…
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Comment Batch AI assure une qualité et une efficacité constante, peu importe la situation
[Ce billet de blog est un résumé des principaux points abordés lors du webinaire Établir un nouveau standard de dosage avec l’IA] Dans le monde du béton prêt à l’emploi, une chose ne change pas: la réussite dépend d’un dosage précis et d’un béton de haute qualité. Les producteurs doivent cependant composer avec de plus…