Concrete Batch plant troubleshooting & technical support

Concrete Plant Service, Repair, and Support

ATS keeps Midwest concrete plants running.  Since 1970, our team of concrete industry veterans has provided troubleshooting, repair, parts, inspections, and upgrades for batch plants of all makes and models.  From a single breakdown to a complete plant relocation, we know how much downtime costs you, and we work to get you back to producing concrete fast.  

We serve ready-mix producers, concrete paving contractors, and concrete producers across Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the Dakotas.

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Our Concrete Plant Services

  • On-Site Troubleshooting & Repair

When your plant goes down, our trained professionals will diagnose and suggest fixes for mechanical, electrical, and controls problems and parts.  We work on mixers, batchers, conveyors, cement storage systems, scales, aggregate bins and material handling systems, dust collectors, and controls to minimize lost production.

  • Batch Automation & Configuration

We install, configure, and support batch automation systems, including Command Alkon controls.  That covers new control installs, upgrades from outdated systems, scale calibration support and fine-tuning batching accuracy.

  • Turnkey Plant Erection & Startup

For new plants, ATS handles setup, startup and commissioning with trained service technicians. We coordinate with your team and the equipment manufacturers for a smooth installation timeline.

  • Plant Replacements & Relocations

Moving to a new site or replacing an aging plant? We plan the teardown, transport, and re-erection and can integrate new components with existing equipment to control cost.

  • Wet or Dry Plant Conversions

Convert transit mix (dry) plants to central mix (wet) to change your product mix, improve consistency or increase throughput.  We’ll evaluate  your equipment and suggest the optimal conversion.

  • Competitor Mixer Conversions

ATS can retrofit or replace mixers from other manufacturers, upgrading your plant without replacing the entire system.

  • Upgrades & Modernization

Extend the life of your plant with upgraded controls, scales, cement storage & handling, dust collection, bins, aggregate handling, water heating and cooling or insulated water storage, and other components.  Many plants we sell and service have been reliably producing concrete for decades.

  • Performance Optimization

We analyze cycle times, batching accuracy, and material flow to find bottlenecks and increase yards per hour, often without major new equipment.

  • Equipment Evaluation, Inspections & Audits

Scheduled inspections catch wear and safety issues before they become breakdowns.  We also evaluate used equipment and existing plants before purchase or relocation.

  • Jobsite & Equipment Layout and Optimization

Planning new plant or reworking an existing yard?  We help customers design optimal layouts for the plants we sell.

ATS provides responsive, expert support to maintain smooth operation long after the sale.

Replacement Parts for all Major Brands

ATS stocks and sources OEM and aftermarket parts for concrete batch plants, including mixer liners and mixing paddles, gum rubber boots, load cells, solenoids, valves, gates, cylinders, water meters, air or screw conveyors, dust collectors, dust filters, and electrical control components.  Call (319)277-5401 with your plant make and model and we’ll find the right part.

We serve ready-mix producers, concrete paving contractors, and concrete producers across Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the Dakotas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Plant Down or planning an upgrade? Call ATS at (319) 277-5401 or contact us.

Q: Do you service concrete plants you didn't sell?

Yes, ATS services batch plants from all major manufacturers, including troubleshooting, rewpairs, parts, inspections, and upgrades.

We serve concrete producers primarily throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the Dakotas from our base in Cedar Falls, Iowa and our satellite locations in Nebraska and Wisconsin.

Yes, we install and configure batch automation systems, including Command Alkon, and can upgrade older controls to improve accuracy and reporting.

Most producers benefit from at least an annual inspection, ideally before the busy season but while the plant has not been idled.  We can recommend a schedule based on your plant and production volume.

Call (319) 277-5401 with your equipment needs and description of the problem, and our team will get back to you.

Call ATS at (319) 277-5401 or contact us.  We’ll help keep your plant producing.