Masonry Magazine April 1996 Page. 34
Changes & Growth
Wastewater Management honors Kirkpatrick Concrete with 1st place in the industrial Storm Water category of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Storm Water Excellence Program.
Sweet's Group and Autodesk announced a joint development and marketing agreement for an electronic product, which will increase productivity and simplify the design process.
Crow Rope Industries, L.L.C., previously Andrew Crowe & Sons, Inc., the third largest rope, twine and cordage manufacturer is under a new owner.
Hawera, a leading professional European brand of masonry drilling bits, is now offered through Primark Tool Group. Hawera is the largest manufacturer of carbide tipped masonry drill bits in the world.
Nick Owens retires as President of L.R. Nelson Corporation, after five years on the board of directors and four years as President.
Steve Sieckhaus has joined Clayco Construction, located in St. Louis, Missouri, as Project Manager.
Meyer Company Home Builder has been awarded the 1995 Homer Award from the Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis. The project was named the HBA's Outstanding Residential Prototype in the Special Projects category.
Steven H. Kosmatka has been promoted to Director, Construction Information Services for Portland Cement Association.
Diamond Products is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Newton as its Sales Manager of distribution sales.
Jonathan M. Bennett has been elected President of Vacala Masonry, Inc. effective mid-February. Vacala Masonry, founded in 1979, specializes in retail, institutional and industrial projects.
Laticrete Products have been approved by London Underground (Metro System) for use below ground level. Materials passed a series of tests including smoke emission and direct flame test.
Robert J. Taylor, P.E. of Montgomery is the new director for Alabama Masonry Institute (AMI). AMI represents the producers of concrete masonry products throughout the state.
S-B Power Tool Co., manufacturer of Skil and Bosch brand power tools, announces the appointment of Patrick Maguire as senior vice president, sales and marketing.
The National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, Inc. (NCSBCS) elected officers for 1995-1996 during its annual conference, held in Albuquerque.
With the updated By-Laws, the Masonry Institute of Michigan (MIM) is embarking upon new crossroads. MIM has served the Great Lakes State of Michigan for over 25 years.
Master Builders Technologies announces Will Secre as Executive Director of Research & Development and David Henson to Director of Engineering Services.
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Net News
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LATICRETE
http://laticrete.com
CONEXPO-CON/AGC
http://www.gen.net/conexpo.
MOTAR NET USA, LTD.
http://www.arch-online.com/
EVERGREEN Marketing
http://www.evergreen-marketing.com.
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