Command Alkon Acquires Marcotte Systems, Strengthening Commitment to Service and Innovation for the Heavy Building Materials Industry
July 10 2024 - 11:00AM
UK Regulatory
Command Alkon Acquires Marcotte Systems, Strengthening Commitment
to Service and Innovation for the Heavy Building Materials Industry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Command Alkon, the leading global software and solutions provider
for the heavy building materials industry, proudly announces the
acquisition of Marcotte Systems, a technology leader providing
best-in-class software solutions for producing and delivering
concrete. This strategic acquisition includes all Marcotte’s
products, brings their employees onto the Command Alkon Team, and
reinforces Command Alkon’s dedication to leading the ready
mix/concrete, aggregates, and asphalt technology industry. The
combined expertise and talents of the companies will accelerate
innovation and advance the next generation of Cloud applications
and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“Joining forces with Command Alkon marks a significant
milestone, not only for our company, but for the heavy building
materials industry as a whole as it will drive the next generation
of fully automated plant solutions,” said Joel Bardier, CEO of
Marcotte Systems. “Command Alkon and Marcotte System’s cultural
alignment, driven by shared vision and values, sets the stage for a
seamless integration of the organizations. With a steadfast
commitment to transparency, respect, and humility, we are poised to
navigate this integration process and together provide a higher
level of service with the success of our customers as the guiding
factor.”
Command Alkon is committed to innovation and sustainability
within the industry. With significant investments in the rapidly
expanding Command Cloud platform, including the industry-leading
cloud Dispatch solution, Command Alkon continues to set new
standards of industry innovation for operational efficiency and
environmental stewardship. Service innovations recently at Command
Alkon include investments in support experience technology systems,
product adoption teams and processes, and training and badging
programs. These capabilities and the combined industry expertise of
the service organizations will ensure enhanced support, adoption,
and learning experiences are available to all customers.
Marcotte Systems, renowned for its substantial investments in
plant automation through the Marcotte Batch system and the
cutting-edge AI-driven Mintelligent product, is an invaluable
addition to the Command Alkon family. This acquisition will bolster
the development and global reach of these innovative products,
delivering enhanced value to customers worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marcotte Systems into the Command
Alkon family,” said Martin Willoughby, CEO of Command Alkon. “This
acquisition underscores our commitment to accelerating innovation
and customer service excellence for the heavy building materials
industry. By integrating Marcotte’s advanced plant automation
solutions with our Command Cloud platform, we are poised to deliver
unprecedented value to our customers, helping them achieve greater
efficiency and sustainability.”
“The synergy between Command Alkon and Marcotte Systems opens
exciting new possibilities for our customers and the broader
industry,” said Ranjeev Teelock, Chief Product Officer at Command
Alkon. “By combining Marcotte’s product portfolio and deep industry
expertise with Command Alkon’s unified Command Cloud platform, we
will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI,
IoT and Cloud technologies. Together we can greatly enhance our
customers’ operational capabilities and support their
sustainability goals.”
“Command Alkon’s API-first approach to its Command Cloud
technology is bringing unprecedented openness to the industry’s
technology ecosystem,” added Teelock. “Our strategy ensures that
our customers have the flexibility they need to optimize their
business systems, processes, and operations. This alignment with
Marcotte’s leadership will only strengthen our collective ability
to innovate and deliver superior solutions.”
The Marcotte team, including CEO Joel Bardier, will join Command
Alkon, ensuring continuity for customers and projects and
leveraging the deep expertise of Marcotte’s employees and new
technologies to enhance plant automation solutions. This
transaction comes as positive news for the plant automation
customers, OEM partners, and distributors of both companies and
reaffirms a collective commitment to innovation, exceptional
customer service, and a relentless focus on customer success.
ABOUT COMMAND ALKON
Command Alkon is the global leader in software and technology
solutions for ready mix, concrete products, aggregate, asphalt, and
cement suppliers. With over 45 years of industry expertise, Command
Alkon’s services and products empower heavy building materials
suppliers to improve production and quality control, dispatch and
trucking, and office efficiency and performance.
ABOUT MARCOTTE
SYSTEMS
Marcotte Systems specializes in advanced plant automation
solutions, providing cutting-edge AI-driven technologies for the
heavy building materials industry. With a strong commitment to
innovation and customer service, Marcotte Systems helps customers
optimize their operations and achieve greater efficiency.
For More Information, Contact:
Karli Langner
Command Alkon
(205) 879-3282 x 3968
klangner@commandalkon.com