Fibo Intercon has announced the launch of its Fibo Collect technology to the UK builders merchant market. The new machines integrate an automated concrete batching plant with a touch screen payment terminal so customers can collect high quality concrete, screed or mortar at the push of a button.
The team at Fibo hope that their new technology will help builders, landscapers and DIYers tackle the ‘small-loads’ challenge whilst also decreasing the carbon emissions from the current concrete transportation process.
What is meant by the ‘Small Loads Challenge’?
Builders, landscapers and DIYers who require small to medium loads of concrete will typically receive it via one of three methods:
1. They mix themselves on site: This can be an expensive and often time-consuming route;
2. Collection from the local ready-mix plant: This brings about problems with waiting times and issues when special mixes are required;
3. Delivered to site by volumetric trucks: This is the most popular route by far. Customers can be subject to minimum order charges, issues with waste disposal and problems with waiting times. This is also thought to be the least environmentally friendly solution for smaller loads.
“I can’t believe someone hasn’t thought of this before, it’s a game changer,” says Stuart Cranfield, Managing Director at Bell Meadow. “To be able to drive up at a time to suit you and collect small quantities of mortar and concrete is going to save us so much time and money. We can’t wait to see it in a builders merchant near us soon.”
Fibo Collect machines are now available in the UK market. For more information visit www.info.fibointercon.com/fibocollect.