Rexcon is a well-respected traditional company throughout the concrete production industry. They have produced quality equipment based on time-tested designs. The company is best known for its high output central mix paving plants, however they are pushing to become better known in Ready Mix, Transit Mix and other types of wet and dry concrete plants.
The quality of Rexcon’s plants has always been good, even when the brand has gone through changes in ownership. In 2003, Rexcon was purchased by its Illinois-based distributor and has enjoyed enough success to relocate in 2009 to a newly constructed 30-acre campus that they bill as a showpiece. Rexcon’s flagship plant remains the Model S high-output concrete paving plant, but under new ownership, the company has expanded its line of portable and stationary concrete batching plants.
The overall core design of Rexcon’s most popular plants has changed very little. The Model S plant, for example, proved to be a reliable, high-production plant that was easy to transport and set up. The general design and construction of a newly built plant and an older plant are substantially the same. This is a testament to the quality of both the design and construction of Rexcon plants. In contrast, the company has been criticized by some for its reluctance to embrace emerging designs and technologies, such as dual-shaft mixing.
The price of new Rexcon plants tends to be in line with similar plants made by respected and proven companies. Rexcon plants aren’t cheap by a long shot, but considering their proven design, high production rates, and quality construction, they’re priced right. The price of used Rexcon plants may vary depending on the age and condition of the plant.
Older Rexcon plants are restored or completely rebuilt more often than others. While most concrete plants are maintained and parts and components are replaced as needed, it is not uncommon to find a used Rexcon plant that has been completely refurbished and is in “like new” condition. These completely reconditioned systems cost much more than a used system that has been in operation for years and has not been rebuilt.
Comparing the prices of used Rexcon plants with other brands can be difficult. If a customer is comparing a used normal output volume central mixing plant to a similar year Model S central mixing plant, the Rexcon will seem more expensive, but it is important to remember that the Model S output volume is probably much higher. higher than a normal central mix plant. It is important to consider all variables when considering a Rexcon plant with other manufacturers. Availability of Rexcon equipment is consistent. The market does not usually offer more than a few Rexcon models; and when a reasonably priced plant becomes available, they usually sell out quickly.
