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Sustainability, Innovation

Part I: Karlatornet – A Stable Foundation for the Tallest Building in the Nordics

2025-02-20

Karlatornet in Gothenburg, Sweden, standing at 246 meters, is the tallest building in the Nordics and one of the tallest residential buildings in Europe. The construction required innovative thinking, meticulous planning, and above all, world-class concrete. As The Concrete Specialists, we have played a crucial role in the project.

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Thomas Concrete Group named Employer of the Year at Brilliant Awards

2025-02-14

Thomas Concrete Group has been awarded the prestigious Employer of the Year title in the 2025 edition of the Brilliant Awards - Employee Experience. This recognition reinforces the company’s position as one of the top employers in the Construction, Manufacturing, and Industrials category and highlights its continuous commitment to fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture.

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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.

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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!

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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.