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Thomas Betong acquires gravel pit in Skaraborg, Sweden

2025-01-30

Thomas Betong announces the acquisition of a strategically important gravel pit in Fimmersta, Skaraborg. The pit has a long-term permit and is well located near the concrete factories in Skövde and Mariestad. The pit will be a central part of the raw material supply for the production of low-carbon concrete.

Innovation

Smoother precast projects with new features in MinBetong®

2025-01-24

On a busy construction site, having a clear overview and streamlined planning is essential to keeping projects on track. With the latest updates to MinBetong, we’re now offering even greater support to our customers – particularly those working with precast concrete elements.

Team Thomas, News

Our Group is one of three finalists for EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR at the Brilliant Awards!

2025-01-22

We are proud that Thomas Concrete Group is one of the finalists for the prestigious Employer of the Year award in the 2025 edition of the Brilliant Awards – Employee Experience.

Team Thomas

Rotation 3 – Product Development

2025-01-14

We have received another update from our trainee, Anton Nordek, about his third rotation! He will continue to keep us updated throughout his trainee program. Follow along!

Team Thomas

Rotation 3 – Marketing and Communications

2025-01-13

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

Team Thomas

Anthony Johnson is CRMCA Safe Driver of the Year

2024-12-27

Thomas Concrete is pleased to announce that Anthony ‘T.O.’ Johnson has been honored as the 2024 CRMCA Safe Driver of the Year.

Innovation

Portland cement turns 200 – A look back and ahead

2024-12-09

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Joseph Aspdin's patent for Portland cement, filed on October 21, 1824—a material whose innovation has revolutionized the construction industry and enabled large-scale structures worldwide. However, the history of hydraulic binders dates back much further, but that’s another story.

Sustainability, News

Thomas Concrete Group advances research on slag from Boliden

2024-12-04

In collaboration with Boliden, the concrete company Thomas Concrete Group is currently researching a new binder where slag — or a so-called SCM product — from Boliden's smelters can be used as a cement substitute in concrete. This approach could result in both reduced climate impact and decreased energy usage, compared to many other techniques employed to lower the environmental footprint of the concrete.

News

MinBetong® web portal: now supporting precast projects and deliveries

2024-12-03

Thomas Betong, part of Thomas Concrete Group, is launching an update to the MinBetong web portal. The new features provide an overview even for customers who purchase precast concrete elements.