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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGYwww.cpi-worldwide.com CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 1 | 2026The Mapefibre range of fibers reduces the need for steel reinforcement, lowering CO2 emissions and enhancing durability. Mapei also offers a unique service: the calculation of the environmental impact of our customers%u2019 concrete mixes by using the LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) and the chance to publish EPDs for concrete mixes.On the other hand, by extending the service life of precast components, Mapei products contribute to significantly reduce the need for maintenance and reconstruction, lowering CO2 emissions over the full lifecycle of the structure. Mapei believes that %u201cdurability is sustainability squared%u201d: the most sustainable choice is to enhance existing structures, reducing the environmental impact of built works throughout their entire life cycle.This wide range of solutions for the precast concrete industry contributes to extend the service life of precast elements, enhancing durability and reducing the need for maintenance and reconstruction.In which way can Mapei%u2019s solutions help precast concrete producers improve production efficiency? Mapei offers a wide range of technologies that help precast manufacturers streamline production, reduce energy consumption, and optimize resources.First, Mapei high-performance water reducers, such as those belonging to the Dynamon Cube 8000 range, improve rheology and enable very rapid early strength development, allowing for faster demoulding and shorter production cycles. Second, admixtures like Mapecube 1 are designed to maximize initial strength without affecting long-term performance of concrete mixes. This can lead to a significant reduction of curing times and a reduction or even elimination of steam curing, resulting in lower energy costs, faster turnaround and reduced emissions of CO2. Third, by incorporating Mapefibre synthetic fibers into concrete mixes, producers can reduce or replace steel reinforcement, which not only lowers labour costs and installation time, but also improves safety and accuracy during casting.Together, these solutions contribute to a more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable production process, helping precast manufacturers stay competitive in a fast-evolving market. Mapei helps precast concrete manufacturers meet the challenges of this sector with effective tools, technologies and materials that can make the whole production process more efficient, faster and more sustainable. nSources1 Precast Concrete Market Size & Forecast, 2025-2035, https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/precast-concrete-market2 Federation of the European Precast Concrete Industry, https://bibm.eu/ 3 NPCA (National Precast Association), Juli 2023 4 Mischke, Kevin Stokvis und Koen Vermeltfoort, Birgit Biemans, %u201cDelivering on construction productivity is no longer optional%u201d, McKinsey & Company, 2023.FURTHER INFORMATIONMapei SpAVia Cafiero, 22, 20158 Milan, Italy T +39 02 37673 1mapei.com, mapei@mapei.it