Gethi Engineering (Gethi), a leading manufacturer of concrete transit mixers, has signed an agreement with Singaporean concrete supplier Island Concrete that will see Gethi supply Island Concrete with ten of its Hardox cement mixer drums, built using Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB's market-leading high strength steel -- Hardox wear plate.

The deal follows a recent announcement by Island Concrete of its intention to replace its large pool of concrete cement drums over the next few years and goes some way to initiating a shift in market perception regarding the use of high strength steel in the cement industry.

The unique combination of hardness and toughness allows SSAB's Hardox wear plate to deliver superior wear resistance that translates into bottom line benefits including higher productivity, longer service life and reduced maintenance.

First developed in 1974, Hardox is a highly wear-resistant steel that helps to reduce weight and extend the service life of a wide range of steel applications, even under the harshest conditions. Hardox In My Body is a trademark sign used on products from manufacturers certified by SSAB and guarantees that the product is made with genuine Hardox wear plate.

Island Concrete is a subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia’s Building Materials Group.