Awards ceremony on Feb. 3
Nominated in the Tools & Professionals category
On the construction site, professionals do their important work not only with their heart for construction, but also with physical and digital tools. After all, it is people who have to make it. That is why the BouwBeurs Awards, with the category 'Tools & Craftsmen', wants to reward products and services that make a difference for the craftsman by making the work in construction lighter, easier, safer or more attractive.
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Tools & Craftsmen
The jury received great submissions for this category, but also notes that more submissions of concrete products or services would be desirable. Therefore, the call for 2027 BouwBeurs participants to submit solutions that will have a direct positive impact on the way professionals practice their profession.
Nevertheless, the jury confidently and unanimously nominated three entries for this category: the Grabo High Flow vacuum tool, the TP60 Pulltest kit for on-site digital tensile testing and Tec7's SprayTec sprayable MS hybrid polymer adhesive. Each product offers specific benefits that make working on site more enjoyable.
TP60 Pull Test Kit from FIRST BASE Ground Screws
The TP60 Pull Test Kit from FIRST BASE Ground Screws is an innovative tool for on-site load capacity measurements. The compact system, developed in collaboration with Staht-Pull Testers UK, has a pull capacity of 60 kN and can perform a full load capacity measurement in just 10 minutes. Weighing only 20 kg, the TP60 is easy to transport and operate. Results are digitally recorded and shared via the FIRST BASE app.
High Flow from Grabo
The Grabo High Flow is a vacuum lifter designed for heavy and porous materials such as concrete and outdoor paving. With an air flow of 1500 liters per minute and a maximum lifting capacity of 82 kg when using a 400×400 mm suction blade, this is a powerful successor to its predecessor Grabo. The vacuum lifter features an ergonomic pistol grip design, smart foam seal and features a digital LED display that shows PSI and BAR pressure readings in real time.
SprayTec from Tec7
SprayTec from Tec7 is the first sprayable adhesive based on MS hybrid polymers, designed for full-surface bonding of large surfaces. The product combines high temperature resistance (up to 150°C) with repositionability and single-sided application. Wet surfaces can also be bonded. SprayTec is solvent-free and free of phthalates and isocyanates, reducing VOC emissions and protecting the health of users. Applications range from roofing and flooring to acoustic panels and insulation.