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Command Alkon to Showcase New Technologies and A New Face at Intermat / World of Concrete Europe

Paris Show offers the Latest Innovations, A Chance to Engage with Industry Peers, and An Opportunity to See Industry Equipment Live and in Action

Command Alkon to Showcase New Technologies and A New Face at Intermat / World of Concrete Europe

Birmingham, AL and CERGY, France - March 28, 2018 - Command Alkon, the global leader in integrated software and technology solutions for the heavy building materials industry, is delighted to exhibit at Intermat / World of Concrete Europe. Every three years, industry players working in construction and infrastructure gather at this show to discover breakthrough trends and technological innovations in products, applications, and equipment. Attendees can participate in live demos, collaborate with other industry professionals, and gain more knowledge about best practices within the industry.

"The Command Alkon team is excited to welcome you to our exhibition space and we are ready to answer any questions you may have about the industry and our solutions," said Gael Lhopital, Operations Manager at Command Alkon. "We are pleased to present the latest developments, advise on best practices, and offer demonstrations so that you can see our solutions in action."


Visit Command Alkon at Stand 6 H 036 for insights into the following industry processes:
• Batching & Production: CE2
• Planning & Distribution: CEC Planning Manager
• Automation for Aggregates, Asphalt & Cement: APEX
• GPS & Telematics: TrackIt
• Sales Automation: MOBILEconnect
• Process Automation in Precast: CP Precast

Scheduled solution showcases will also be available:
Monday 23 April
Heavy Building Materials 11.00
Ready-mix Concrete 15.30

Tuesday 24 April
Precast 11.00
Mobile Solutions 15.30

Wednesday 25 April
Ready-mix Concrete 11.00
Heavy Building Materials 15.30

Thursday 26 April
Precast 11.00
Mobile Solutions 15.30

Friday 27 April
Heavy Building Materials 11.00
Mobile Solutions 15.30

Saturday 28 April
Precast 11.00
Ready-mix Concrete 15.30

Complete a reservation form to reserve a space in one of our scheduled sessions:
Precast
Heavy Building Materials
Mobile Solutions
Ready-mix

Show Hours: 23 to 28 April 2018: 9.00 - 18.00

This year's show is extra special for Command Alkon, as we also have some exciting news to share with our industry friends in Europe! We are thrilled to be introducing the new face of Command Alkon at Intermat / World of Concrete Europe. This is an exclusive, never-before-seen look at our new brand identity and logo. Be sure to come visit us and see our updated style before it's broadly introduced to the market.
For more information about the 2018 Intermat / World of Concrete Europe show, visit the website here.

ABOUT COMMAND ALKON
Command Alkon offers expertise and technologies that automate and streamline all aspects of the heavy building materials supply chain for materials producers, raw materials suppliers, bulk haulers, and building contractors. A comprehensive suite of industry specific software and automation offerings combined with employees invested in the success of heavy building materials operations differentiates Command Alkon as an industry partner. Command Alkon is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and has offices in locations around the globe. For more information, visit www.commandalkon.com

More Info: https://www.commandalkon.com

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