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Team Thomas

Sustainability – Rotation 2

2026-10-09

We have received another update from our trainee, Tilda, about her second rotation! She will continue to keep us updated throughout her trainee program. Follow along!

Innovation, News

3D-printed concrete opens new possibilities for construction

2026-10-06

Printing load-bearing walls and entire concrete structures directly on a construction site is opening new possibilities for the construction industry. Thomas Beton, the German subsidiary of Thomas Concrete Group, is working with technology company INSTATIQ to develop concrete specifically adapted to INSTATIQ’s established 3D printing technology. The collaboration has already resulted in a successful demonstration with a 3D-printed bicycle shelter.

Team Thomas

Introduction and Marketing and Communication – Rotation 1

2026-09-25

We have received an update from our trainee, Tilda, about her first rotation! She will continue to keep us updated throughout her trainee program. Follow along!

Innovation

New test facility in Gothenburg built with heavyweight concrete of record-high density

2026-09-24

In the Gothenburg region in Sweden, an advanced test facility has been built using heavyweight concrete with record-high density. The concrete played a crucial role in the foundation, a massive counterweight designed to withstand strong vibrations and high loads from the testing equipment.

News

Thomas Concrete Group supplies concrete to major port project in Poland

2026-09-21

Through its Polish subsidiary Thomas Beton, Thomas Concrete Group is participating in the construction of new breakwaters at the Port of Gdynia in Poland. The project comprises approximately 106,000 cubic meters of concrete in total, with Thomas Beton supplying almost half of the volume. The new breakwaters will protect the future Outer Port and create the conditions for continued expansion of the port area.

Innovation, News

New study aims to reduce the risk of premature damage to swimming pool facilities

2026-09-17

Thomas Concrete Group’s research laboratory C-lab, together with NCC, will investigate how the risk of premature damage and repairs to swimming pool facilities can be reduced. The study, which is largely funded by the Swedish Construction Industry’s Organization for Research and Development (SBUF), aims to make it easier to specify clearer requirements for the concrete already at the design stage.

Sustainability, News

Thomas Concrete Group supplies low-carbon concrete for new school in South Carolina

2026-08-31

Thomas Concrete Inc., part of Thomas Concrete Group, is supplying 3,900 m³ of low-carbon concrete for a new elementary school in Bluffton, South Carolina. The project combines energy-efficient building technology with durable construction materials, that creates a modern learning environment, designed to serve the community for decades to come.

News

New concrete plant strengthens production at Zinkgruvan mine

2026-08-26

Thomas Betong in Sweden is establishing a mobile concrete plant directly adjacent to Boliden Zinkgruvan. The investment secures access to shotcrete and strengthens the conditions for stable and efficient production at the mine.

Team Thomas

How we work to prevent vibration-related injuries

2026-08-25

Vibrations are an occupational health risk that is often underestimated. The early warning signs are subtle. Numbness, fatigue, or a tingling sensation in the hands, but the consequences can be long-lasting and affect both work ability and everyday life. Through systematic health and safety work and the right training, we give our colleagues in Team Thomas the conditions for a long and sustainable working life.