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Sustainability

New Standard for Artificial Pozzolans Could Enable More Low-Carbon Concrete

2026-04-13

A new Swedish standard for artificial pozzolans could mark an important step toward enabling a broader use of alternative binders in concrete. The standard establishes clearer guidelines for how industrial by-products can be utilized to support the development of low-carbon concrete.

Sustainability

The collaboration that laid the foundation for up to 60 percent lower climate impact in the Takryttaren project

2026-04-02

The work behind the Takryttaren residential project in Uppsala, Sweden, shows how major climate gains can be achieved when contractors and material suppliers collaborate at an early stage. In this project, the climate impact from concrete has been reduced by up to 60 percent. The result is not based on a single product or a new mix-design. It is based on a theoretical study and a structured way of working where theory and practice are combined into a model that is already helping shape the future of construction.

News

Thomas Concrete Group opens new plant in South Carolina

2026-03-24

Thomas Concrete Group continues to strengthen its presence in the southeastern United States by opening a new ready-mix concrete plant in Newberry, South Carolina. The facility began operations in February and will serve a growing area between the Upstate region and Columbia.

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Thomas Beton supplies concrete to strategic power plant in Poland

2026-03-03

Thomas Beton has contributed to the construction of one of Poland’s most important power plants through extensive concrete deliveries to several critical phases of the plant’s foundation works. The investment is of great importance for the future of the Polish energy sector and will supply energy to more than one million households.

Sustainability, Innovation

Recycled glass powder as a potential binder in concrete

2026-02-23

Concrete’s largest climate footprint comes from cement. Therefore, there is a strong global focus on materials that can replace parts of the cement without compromising quality or performance. One solution gaining attention is glass powder, finely ground recycled glass, that can be used as a pozzolanic material.

Team Thomas

From trainee to new roles within Team Thomas

2026-02-19

After an intense and educational trainee year packed with new experiences, Clara Ivarsson and Anton Nordek have now moved on to new roles within the Group.

News

Thomas Concrete Inc. supplies concrete for major construction project in South Carolina U.S.

2026-02-16

Thomas Concrete Inc. in the United States has supplied 21,350 cubic yards of low-carbon concrete for the construction of a large distribution center in Florence, South Carolina. The building covers more than 35,800 square meters and the project was carried out under a demanding schedule with multiple contractors involved.

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Thomas Concrete Group expands in the U.S. – acquires assets of a well-known concrete company

2026-02-02

Thomas Concrete Group’s U.S. subsidiary has acquired the assets of two of Ford´s Redi-Mix concrete plants in South Carolina, U.S. The assets will be integrated into Thomas Concrete’s existing operations in Charleston and will strengthen the Group’s investments in the U.S. market. The acquisition was completed on January 30th.

Team Thomas

The story behind our unique trainee program

2026-01-26

At Thomas Concrete Group, people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in building for the future. Not only by delivering sustainable and innovative solutions, but also by investing in the next generation of talent. This is why we're so committed to our trainee program.