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CONCRETE PRODUCTS & CAST STONE80 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 2 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comIn precast or CMU plants, color plays a crucial role in daily operations. Yet in many facilities, color management hasn't kept pace. While batching, automation, and quality control have advanced, color dispensing methods remain outdated or even manual. As production scales and product lines expand, that gap shows up fast. Minor dosing variations become visible inconsistencies, leading to rework and lost production time. And when legacy systems lose manufacturer support, the problem only gets worse. It's time to bring color control up to the same standard as the rest of the operation.Modernize Color DispensingMany plants are addressing gaps in color control by adopting fully-automated color dispensing systems such as Solomon Colors%u2019 ColorSelect GT-1. This granular dispensing system is engineered specifically for concrete production environments.%u201cColor pigment in concrete has traditionally been one of the messiest and least controlled parts of production,%u201d says Aaron Thomas, EVP of Sales & Marketing at Solomon Colors. %u201cThe GT-1 was designed to automate this process and make color a predictable part of batching.%u201dThe GT-1 supports both system upgrades and first-time implementation of automated color dispensing. During upgrades, outdated controls can be replaced while compatible existing hardware remains in service. For new setups, the system delivers a complete, modern dispensing solution focused on accuracy, automation, and seamless integration with batch controls.In all cases, the objective is straightforward: align color dispensing with the rest of the production operation.GT-1: Built for Accuracy at Any ScaleThe GT-1 maintains precision as production volumes increase:%u2022 Precise dosing, every batch %u2013 Consistent pigment delivery across all production volumes%u2022 Engineered for even dispersion %u2013 Granularized pigments reduce streaking and batch-to-batch variation%u2022 Scalable performance %u2013 Consistent control from standard products to complex color programs%u2022 Full plant integration %u2013 Customizable to plant layout and workflow, including production scheduling, automation, and advanced reporting%u2022 Coast-to-coast pigment supply %u2013 Solomon Colors%u2019 Springfield, IL plant and new Rialto, CA facility ensure reliable pigment availability nationwideWhy Upgrade an Existing System?For facilities still operating an older Granumat system, a control upgrade to the GT-1 provides the following benefits:%u2022 Elimination of support gaps %u2013 Reduced reliance on obsolete or unsupported equipmentAutomated Color Dispensing to Improve Production EfficiencySolomon Colors, Springfield, Illinois 62702, USAThis granular dispensing system is engineered specifically for concrete production environments. The GT-1 supports both system upgrades and first-time implementation of automated color dispensing.