Masonry Magazine February 1997 Page. 6
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Our Thanks is Long Overdue!
Thank you is such an easy thing to say, but too often, we do not say thank you enough. Too often we expect great service, high quality, low prices and tremendous support and then when we find someone who provides us with all we expect, we forget to say thank you.
The Mason Contractors Association of America has steadily regained the prominance and influence that we once enjoyed. Today, we can be proud of all the areas that we service and support the mason contractor around the country. Of course we owe much of our resurgence to the members, current and past officers and staff of the MCAA who have worked tirelessly to make MCAA a respected voice for the mason contractor. In the past we have recognized and thanked those individuals for their efforts.
One group of individuals that we have far too often overlooked are the industrys suppliers and manufacturers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support the industry. I am specifically talking about those manufacturers and suppliers who do more than just place advertisements in publisher magazines to sell their products. I am talking about those who support the MCAA in everything that we do.
I am talking about companies such as Nonstop Scaffolding and Dur-O-Wal who made contributions to the MCAA training and recruitment programs. Spec Mix, Bon Tool and Sterling Handling equipment who donate staff time and products for the Fastest Trowel and VICA Demonstrations at Masonry Expo which MCAA sponsors. Grace Construction Products, Morgan Scaffolding, Weck Glass who serve on committees to help make Masonry Expo a better show for contractors. These and industry suppliers like them truely care about the industry.
Just to be clear, I am listing those industry manufacturers and suppliers that should be recognized and thanked for their total support of the MCAA and everything that we are doing to promote masonry and our members. The following companies deserve special recognition because they are members of the MCAA, exhibitors at Masonry Expo and support your associations magazine "MASONRY". These firms have gone the extra mile to help you...the mason contractor!
Non-Stop Scaffolding
W.R. Grace
Spec Mix
Hek Platforms
Vanguard Scaffolding
Dur-O-Wal
Mayco Stone
Morgan Scaffolding
Stow Manufacturing
Marshaltown Trowel
Bon Tool
J. Meidl Systems
Schwing America
Sterling
Target Products
Mighty
Pettibone
Traverse Lift
Ingersol Rand
These firms help you and the MCAA in everything that we do to build a better masonry industry. Thank them by calling them or writing them.
Most importantly, we should support them the way they support the industry...with our dollars.
When you are considering purchasing masonry products or equipment and if your choice is between a manufacturer I have just listed and one that is not...buy from the supplier that is helping your future. Buy from one of the listed firms, because they are giving back to the masonry industry and not just taking.
I would hate to think where we would be if it were not for the dedication of these firms.
On behalf of the entire MCAA and masonry industry...thank you!
Donald C. Grant
President