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PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS182 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 2 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comPractical examples from the PhilippinesRatec has been active as a supplier to precast concrete manufacturers in the Philippines for more than 15 years. Its customers include several of the country%u2019s largest construction companies. Interest in precast concrete construction continues to grow in this Southeast Asian market, but is often constrained by infrastructural conditions, limited precast design experience and the high investment costs required to establish precast concrete plants.To bridge this gap with a practical solution, Ratec developed its first modular table in 2019 for a customer in the Philippines%u2014an established construction company that had not previously produced its own precast concrete elements. The objective was to reduce dependency on external suppliers while gaining the ability to manufacture precast elements directly on the project site.Producing precast elements directly on or adjacent to the construction site proved to be a significant advantage over supply from remote precast plants, both in terms of time savings and economic efficiency.Current projectsThe solution continues to be successfully deployed in the Philippines. In 2025, a modular table with a total casting area of 8 %u00d7 4 m was realized, consisting of four table segments. The installation is designed for concrete elements with wall thicknesses of up to 450 mm and includes supports to achieve a working height of 600 mm.Another project is currently in the final stages of preparation. This modular table with dimensions of 11.94 %u00d7 5.97 m, consisting of a total of nine segments, is scheduled for installation in the next weeks. This system is also designed for concrete elements with wall thicknesses of up to 450 mm.First project, 2019Installation 2025