Which in-transit slump solution fits your operation?
Both MixPilot and Verifi monitor concrete slump in transit and have real strengths. The right choice depends on your operation’s priorities: degree of automation, integration flexibility, installation approach, and how you want to manage quality control.
AT A GLANCE
Two different approaches to the same problem
MixPilot and Verifi solve in-transit slump management from different directions. Neither is the right fit for every operation.
| MixPilot by Giatec | Verifi (Saint-Gobain) |
| Non-invasive IoT sensor, cloud-connected | In-drum mechanical system with automated water dosing |
| A proprietary drum sensor paired with a wireless hydraulic pressure sensor streams slump, temperature, and volume data to a cloud dashboard and your existing dispatch system. No drum modification, self-calibrating with little manual setup. Launched January 2025. | A sensor-based system that measures slump via drum motor load and can automatically add water to hit a target slump. Requires truck modification. Backed by Saint-Gobain’s global infrastructure. |
| Best suited for operations that prioritize: | Best suited for operations that prioritize: |
- Ease and speed of installation
- Integration with existing dispatch software
- Full data visibility across drivers, plant, and QC teams
- Flexibility to trial before committing fleet-wide
- Temperature and volume data alongside slump
| - Automated water dosing to a target slump
- Working within the Saint-Gobain/Sysdyne ecosystem
- A single vendor for hardware and dosing management
- Operations comfortable with a multi-year fleet commitment
- Established, longer-tenured product with an installed base
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WHO EACH PRODUCT IS FOR
Choose based on what matters most to your operation
| Your priority | Consider MixPilot if… | Consider Verifi if… |
| Installation speed | You need trucks operational quickly with minimal downtime | You have a dedicated install team and planned downtime windows |
| Dispatch integration | You use BCMI, Sysdyne, Jonel, Marcotte, WMC, or Command Cloud | You are already in the Saint-Gobain or Sysdyne ecosystem |
| Data breadth | You want slump, temperature, volume, and RPM in one system | Slump management is your primary focus |
FEATURE-BY-FEATURE
Side-by-side comparison
Where one system has a clear advantage, it is noted. Where both have strengths or trade-offs, the context is shown.
| Feature | MixPilot | Verifi |
| Cloud dashboard | Yes — web and mobile access with real-time visibility | Yes — Verifi platform provides real-time transit visibility |
| Driver / in-cab display | Yes — mobile/tablet app and in-cab display | Yes — in-cab/driver interface referenced in Verifi materials |
| Open API / ERP integrations | Integrates with several dispatch systems; confirm current list | Sysdyne integration exists; confirm current integration scope |
| Temperature monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Volume tracking | Yes | Yes / load size tracked |
| Mix design optimization data | Yes — via SmartMix | Slump management focus; confirm with vendor |
| Multi-plant fleet management | Yes | Confirm with vendor |
| Data ownership | Confirm contract terms | Confirm contract terms |
| Contract commitment | Confirm contract terms | Confirm contract terms |
| Parent company | Giatec | Saint-Gobain |
| Product launch | January 2025 | Established product |
MixPilot Benefits: The World’s 1st Non-Invasive, Calibration-Less, In-Transit Slump Sensor
- Installation and deployment: 15 minutes per truck with no drum modification means faster rollout and lower upfront disruption to operations.
- Data breadth: slump, temperature, volume, RPM, and air content (powered by CiDRA) in one system gives producers a fuller picture of mix condition from plant to pour.
- Integration openness: six dispatch integrations and an open API means MixPilot fits into most existing tech stacks without requiring a platform switch.
- Flexibility: producers can trial and scale at their own pace without a multi-year full-fleet commitment.
- Driver tools: the mobile app gives drivers real-time visibility and connects field data directly to the cloud dashboard for QC teams.
WHAT PRODUCERS FOUND IN REAL-WORLD USE
The following results come from MixPilot’s early adopter program (June 2024) and subsequent fleet rollouts. They reflect actual production conditions, not controlled tests.
Early Adopter Program | Tomlinson Ready-Mix, BARD Materials, MMC Materials, Irving Materials, Maschmeyer Concrete
The challenge
Five producers across North America with different fleet sizes, dispatch systems, and operating environments participated in real-world validation starting June 2024. The focus was on three questions: Is the slump data accurate enough to rely on? Does the hardware hold up day-to-day? And does the data flow reach the right people at the right time?
The result
After algorithm adjustments driven by production data, slump readings consistently fell within the ASTM acceptable range. Hardware durability doubts raised initially due to MixPilot’s compact form factor were cleared during live testing at BARD Materials. The program generated full fleet commitments and sold out inventory before the January 2025 launch. The dashboard and in-cab display were both built in response to producer feedback during this period.
“We’ve already seen several opportunities where relying on MixPilot’s data could have prevented a load loss.”
Steve Bishop, President and COO, Maschmeyer Concrete
B & B Concrete Co., Inc. | Tupelo, Mississippi
The challenge
Without reliable slump data during transit, drivers were frequently tempering loads at the washdown rack or on site with larger-than-needed water additions. Trucks were spending more time at the plant, batchers lacked real-time visibility, and delivery cycles were longer than they needed to be.
The result
B & B completed installation at 15 minutes per truck and scaled quickly across more trucks and plant locations. Even in early deployment, MixPilot surfaced unexpected operational patterns, including RPM data showing drum rotation behaviour on open roads. The team anticipates reduced water additions at both plant and job site, shorter truck cycle times, and new KPIs built around mix consistency. Drivers of all experience levels adopted the system without difficulty.
“After the trial, it was a no-brainer that MixPilot would help us take the next step toward the consistent concrete we strive to produce for our customers.”
Don Burrone, Director of Technical Services, B & B Concrete Co., Inc.
On accuracy:
“MixPilot is extremely accurate. We consistently found our slump to be within 0.5 inches when the cone test is done right.”
Brian Luchene, QC/QA Technology Manager, BARD Materials
On reliability:
“Before MixPilot, reliability was a major challenge. With other systems, we needed one person per plant to keep things running smoothly.”
Jim Munro, EVP Ready-mix, Maschmeyer
TRUSTED BY THE BEST AND BEYOND
MixPilot is deployed across leading ready-mix producers in North America, including:
| Tomlinson Ready-Mix | BARD Materials | Heidelberg Materials | Croell | Silvi | Maschmeyer Concrete |
| MMC Materials | Irving Materials | Modern Ready-Mix | B & B Concrete | | |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does MixPilot require physical modification to my mixer trucks?
No. MixPilot’s magnetic drum sensor mounts on the outside of the truck without touching the drum or drivetrain. Installation takes around 15 minutes per truck with no specialized tools or certified installers. Verifi measures slump via drum motor load and requires a truck retrofit, which means planned downtime and coordination with certified installers.
Can MixPilot integrate with my existing dispatch software?
MixPilot integrates with BCMI, Command Cloud, Sysdyne’s Concrete Go, Jonel, Marcotte, and WMC by Vulcan. An open API is also available for custom integrations. Verifi recently partnered with Sysdyne, and its integrations are otherwise proprietary. If you are already using Sysdyne, both systems now have a path to integration.
Who owns the data from each system?
With MixPilot, your data lives in your Giatec account and is fully exportable. With Verifi, data is managed within Saint-Gobain’s platform.
