Masonry Magazine September 1979 Page. 28
Norton to Build New Facility in Alabama
The Norton Co.'s board of directors has approved plans to build a $19.1 million addition to its zirconia-alumina material manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Ala.
The facility, to be managed by Norton's Materials Division, will produce zirconia-alumina abrasive grains used in the manufacture of grinding wheels and coated abrasives.
Zirconia-alumina is the fastest growing abrasive material line in the world. Product applications range from heavy-duty grinding to wire sawing of granite.
Building Seismic Safety Council Plans Meeting
The Building Seismic Safety Council has announced it will hold its first annual meeting in San Francisco, November 8-9. The Council, established in April, 1979, is a voluntary, independent body fostering improved seismic safety provisions for use by the building community.
For further information about the meeting, contact William G. Kirkland, Building Seismic Safety Council, 1730 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 425, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 347-5710.
Major Cement Producer Displays Confidence In Construction Field
National Gypsum Co., Dallas, Texas, diversified manufacturer and supplier of building materials, has embarked on a major corporate identity program as an expression of its confidence in the future of the construction industry, according to Robert E. Scifres, board chairman.
The company's cement division, headquartered in Southfield, Mich., sells a full line of portland and masonry cements under the Huron and Allentown brand names.
The cornerstone of the project is an identification system which combines graphics, typography and color to create a strong connection between the corporate entity and its seven operating divisions.
Koehring Reports Gains In Earnings, Shipments
Gains of 22% in net earnings and 16% in shipments are reported by Koehring Co., Milwaukee, Wis., for the second fiscal quarter ended May 31, compared with the like quarter of last year.
Continuing its strong performance of the past several quarters, Koehring posted second-quarter 1979 net earnings of $4,318,000 on shipments of $132,114,000.
CSI Introduces Master System of Guides
Spectext, a new master system of guides of use to small and medium size architectural and engineering offices in preparing accurate project specifications, has been introduced by the Construction Specifications Institute. Spectext was developed and copyrighted by the Construction Sciences Research Foundation and is marketed by CSI.
The initial issue of Spectext contains more than 1,500 pages of technical text sections that are fully coordinated with CSI's Division 1 Master Guide Specifications. In the future, quarterly installments will expand the scope and number of subject areas.
RYD-UP SCAFFOLDING
Special truss support provides sturdy 10-foot sections... 30% less handling.
Put your masons on a RYD-UP scaffold and watch savings, production and efficiency get off the ground. Ten-foot sections provide 30% less scaffold to move, handle or erect over seven-foot platforms.
Cross-planked platform provides extra strength and space for brick, block and mortar boards. No lengthwise slots to catch wheels.
Studies show production can rise 20%. Easy-to-pump double-action hoist maintains fully loaded scaffold at efficient wall height.
For more information about how you can move up with truss-constructed RYD-UP scaffolding, call or write: Automatic Devices, Inc., 2440 Adie Road, Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043. Phone 314/432-5710.