Category: Smart Technology
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Command Cloud: Empowering Heavy Materials Suppliers with Unprecedented Innovation and Scalability
Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is proud to officially introduce its next-generation platform, Command Cloud, designed to drive operational excellence and facilitate AI-assisted, data-driven decision making. With its comprehensive and connected software and hardware solutions, Command Cloud offers a single cloud platform that manages all business…
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Command Alkon to Introduce Advancements in Command Cloud and Cloud Scale Ticketing Solution at 2025 World of Asphalt/Agg1 Show in St. Louis
Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is thrilled to highlight advancements of its Cloud Scale Ticketing product, set to be showcased at the 2025 World of Asphalt/Agg1 Show, taking place from March 25-27 in St. Louis. This innovative solution is designed to transform scale ticketing operations, significantly…
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Embracing New Tech in Heavy Building Materials: Justifying the ROI
Hey folks — after 30 years in the heavy building materials business, I’ve seen this industry evolve from basic plants to today’s high-tech operations delivering precision products. I’m as fired up about heavy building materials as ever, and I’m thrilled to share how new technologies can take our businesses to the next level. Investing in…
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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…
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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…