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CONCRETE PRODUCTS & CAST STONE92 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 4 | 2025 www.cpi-worldwide.comFounded in 1925 in Mill, the Netherlands, BIA Beton (Beton-Industrie Arts B.V.) has been a family-owned company since 1935. Today, around 30 employees at the Wijchen site produce a broad range of precast concrete elements %u2013 from masonry blocks and partition walls to thermal facing panels. The company has become a pioneer in the industry by combining decades of experience with technical innovation and sustainable thinking.One example of this is the BIA Eco block %u2013 a product that actively contributes to a healthier living environment. BIA Beton also places strong emphasis on sustainability in its production processes, such as using energy-efficient lighting systems. However, one of the most impressive stories of resource conservation lies literally beneath the surface %u2013 in the form of a 29-year-old Wasa Uniplast%u00ae production board.Rising industry demands: BIA Beton shows what%u2019s possibleThe concrete block industry is facing ever-increasing demands for quality, efficiency, and sustainability %u2013 and BIA Beton demonstrates that these goals are not mutually exclusive. A key example is a Wasa Uniplast production board from Wasa that has been in continuous use since 1996. The secret to its longevity is the high-quality manufacturing from the outset, paired with a consistent maintenance strategy including periodic resurfacing and optimal product care.Key component production board In concrete block production, the production board is a key component. It supports the mold and the fresh concrete durTradition meets innovation %u2013 a 29-year success storyWasa AG, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany n Sven Beisel, Wasa AG, GermanyRather than replacing the board at regular intervals, BIA Beton opted to have it resurfaced approximately every ten yearsOnly a minimal layer (around 1%u20132 mm per side) is removed in the grinding process to regenerate the surface.