Masonry Magazine September 2006 Page. 62
News
The acquisition will further the global expansion of the Owens Corning Cultured Stone business in the European building products market. The transaction, valued at approximately $32 million, is expected to close this month. The Modulo/ParMur Group, based in Bray-sur-Seine, France, designs, manufactures and markets manufactured stone veneer wall and floor products under the Modulo and ParMur brands. Modulo and ParMur are plaster-based interior wall and cement-based exterior wall-cladding products, which are distributed primarily through the DIY market in Europe. The transaction is subject to the approval of applicable regulatory and judicial authorities.
Turner Construction Company Releases Online OSHA 30-Hour Course
Turner Construction Company, a leading general builder in the United States, announced the release of its new 100-percent online Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour course. Available through Turner's online learning website, www.turneruniversity.com, the course consists of 29 lessons and an online assessment. Designed to minimize time away from the job site, this course is highly recommended for all construction professionals, trade workers, supervisors and superintendents. Upon successful completion, the learner will receive an OSHA 30-hour card. Learners have six months from the time of purchase to complete the course. A passing score of 70 percent or higher is required to receive the OSHA 30-hour card.
Bosch Joins Fastenal Racing In Sponsoring #18 Bobby Hamilton
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories announced its partnership with Fastenal Industrial and Construction Supplies to sponsor the Fastenal Racing Team's #18 Bobby Hamilton Truck in the 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Truck series and power tool and accessories enthusiasts can catch the #18 Bobby Hamilton Bosch truck racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., on Oct. 28, and at Homestead-Miami in Homestead, Fla., on Nov. 17.
California Employers
May be Sued if They Hire
Illegal Aliens
Businesses that knowingly hire illegal aliens may find themselves on the wrong end of a lawsuit as early as this summer. David Klehm, an Orange County attorney, said he will represent law-abiding firms that have suffered economic damage as a result of their competitors using cheap labor. He said the first suits could be filed this summer. "This has never been done before. This is the first time anyone in the country has actually used state civil law to prosecute employers of illegal aliens," Klehm stated. "We're hoping... this will be a model for other states across the country." Klehm said the lawsuits will seek restitution, damages and market protections on behalf of small- and medium-sized business owners. "Honest business owners and hard-working Americans are the forgotten victims of unenforced laws against illegal immigration," Klehm said. According to Klehm, honest California businesses have lost billions of dollars over the years as a result of being undercut by competitors that employ illegal aliens. Under state law, they are entitled to compensation, he states. "For some of our clients, their only choice is to file a lawsuit or file bankruptcy papers," Klehm said. "People who obey the law should not be forced into bankruptcy by those who don't." For more information, go to www.illegalemployers.org.
Announcing MV-Tech
Online
Tim O'Toole
Manager of Information Technology.
MCAA
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce the launch of MV-Tech Online. MV-Tech Online is an easy-to-use, interactive masonry awareness solution that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is designed to provide mason contractors and their employees with up-to-date training that can easily and affordably be administered in your office, a job trailer or even at home. MCAA, along with the International Code Council (ICC) and Masonry Institute of Michigan (MIM) are providing the MV-Tech Online continuing education courses online at www.mwtechonline.com. Current courses are 30 minutes each, and include bracing, cleaning new masonry, cold weather construction, flashing and grouting. Additional sessions will be added over the next few weeks.
MCA of Hawaii Joins MCAA
as Affiliated Chapter
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that the members of the Mason Contractors Association of Hawaii (MCAH) have elected to join the national association as an affiliated chapter. Each member of MCAH is now a member of the MCAA, and our membership roster has grown by 11 new members. The MCAH is a strong organization covering the islands of Hawaii, and the chapter is very involved in masonry promotion, workforce development and industry networking. The MCAA is eager to enjoy the opportunity to meet many of these new members at the Midyear Meeting in Maui this November.