Masonry Magazine March 2005 Page. 48
News
LS&R News continued from page 45 considering using MCAA's "Masonry Training Series" for their curriculum, and partnering with local contractors to plan and expand their current program. It will become a modern instructional facility with quality instruction for both high school and adult learners looking to enter the masonry industry.
MCAA looks forward to working in cooperation with this program, and will continue to report on the progress and success of this effort.
For more information on MCAA, please visit www.masoncontractors.org.
Industry News
Brochure & Web Site Provide Information on Ceramic Glazed Masonry
The Ceramic Glazed Masonry Institute (CGMI) is offering two new user-friendly resources for mason contractors, architects, designers and specifiers interested in working with ceramic glazed brick and tile products.
The first, a new updated web site (www.cgmi.com), serves as an online source for specification guidelines, material handling instructions, planning tips and much more. A section on comparative wall costing will be available soon.
The other, a full-color brochure featuring project and product photos, as well as design guidelines and comprehensive sizing information, is available free of charge from CGMI.
Powers Fasteners Names Managers for Branch Warehouses
Powers Fasteners, Inc., a domestic manufacturer of mechanical, adhesive and powder-actuated fastening systems, has appointed three new Managers for branch warehouses.
Robert Brito is appointed Branch Manager of the company's Atlanta branch warehouse. Brito joins Powers after more than 20 years sales experience at IIW-Ramest Redhead, where he spent most of the time covering the Atlanta market.
Scott Glasnap is named Branch Manager of the company's Phoenix branch warehouse. Glasnap joins Powers with over 14 years experience in construction sales, having most recently been the Phoenix area representative for Orco Construction Supply, a leading West Coast distributor.
John Partridge is promoted to Branch Manager of the company's New York City area warehouse. Partridge returns to the New York area after two years as Branch Manager for Powers in Phoenix. He began with Powers in 1997 as a customer service representative and also spent several years in outside sales with the New York branch.
Manitou North America Adds Sales Positions
Edward J. Ugolini, Director of Sales and Marketing, released the company's plans to immediately add five new sales positions.
The positions of Western and Eastern Agricultural Regional Sales Manager have been created to focus and reinforce the company's continuing effort of expanding the important agricultural market. Once the new positions are appointed, the current group of five regional managers will no longer be responsible for agricultural activity and will focus their efforts on expanding and improving the construction and industrial products and distribution channel within their respective markets.
In Memoriam
BJ Eatherton, prior owner of Eatherton Masonry, Inc., of Denver and mother of David Eatherton, passed away on February 1.
Long-time members of the Colorado masonry community will remember that Ms. Eatherton, along with her husband, Norman, owned and operated Eatherton Masonry from the time of their marriage in 1960 until Norman's death in 1976.
After Norman's death, Ms. Eatherton turned the masonry business over to her son, Dave, and his wife, Sheralyn. She then went on to run BJ's Lounge in Thornton from 1976 until 1990. Dave says that she was happiest when she was organizing charity events and helping others. Ms. Eatherton also loved to socialize, play pool, travel and do crossword puzzles. And, of course, she was an integral part of the lives of her kids and grandkids.
Memorial services for Ms. Eatherton were held February 4th at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Metro Denver in lieu of flowers: Hospice of Metro Denver, 501 South Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246.
MCAA sends its deepest condolences to the Fatherton family.