Masonry Magazine July 2008 Page. 55
Industry News
C.R. Laurence Co. Acquires Sommer & Maca Industries
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., a supplier to the glazing, architectural, construction, industrial and automotive industries acquired Sommer & Maca Industries, a glass machinery manufacturer, effective March 20, 2008.
Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards Recipients
Five cement plants received special recognition for commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Seventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, presented by Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine, at the PCA's Spring Meeting in Chicago in April. Six categories recognized plants throughout the United States:
Overall Environmental Excellence - CEMEX, Davenport, Calif.
Outreach - Lafarge North America, Sugar Creek, Mo.
Environmental Performance - Holcim (US) Inc., Theodore, Ala.
Land Stewardship - CEMEX, Davenport, Calif.
Innovation - Lafarge North America, Sugar Creek, Mo.
Energy Efficiency-California Portland Cement Co., Colton, Calif.
Holcim (US) Trident Plant Exceeds 1 Million Without LTA
The Holcim (US) Inc. Trident Cement Plant in Three Forks, Mont., recently exceeded 1 million hours without a lost time accident (LTA). The plant has not had a LTA in more than six years. With 84 employees, the Trident plant produces about 320,000 metric tons of cement per year and contributes more than $20 million annually to the Montana economy.
Bon Tool Acquires Wha-Lite Corp.
Bon Tool Co. has acquired Wha-Lite Corp. and the operating assets of the Chicago-based tool company. Bon Tool will continue the manufacture of select Wha-Lite magnesium products while maintaining Wha-Lite tool specifications and the company's tradition of providing contractors with lightweight tools. The distribution of products will be handled through Bon Tool's eastern and western U.S. distribution centers, located in Pennsylvania and Nevada.
CMCA Installs Officers
The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association installed officers for the 2008-2010 term at the Association's Annual Convention in April. Pictured left to right are Larry Kirby, Kirby Construction Services, Conover-secretary/treasurer; Wayne Starr, Gates Construction Co., Mooresville - immediate past-president/chairman of the board; Gary Manning, Manning Masonry, Williamston - president; and Mike Rogers, Michael J. Rogers Masonry, Brevard-president-elect. Other officers include Jimmy Simmons, Simmons Masonry, Fayetteville - eastern regional VP; Danny Bowman, Bowman Masonry Inc., Winston-Salem- central regional VP; and Don Caldwell, C & R Masonry, Candler - western regional VP. IMAS the ultimate masonry scaffold CRANKUP SCAFFOLDING Base Tower Sets $2,912.00 each EZ Heaviest Construction 5 Board Laborer Platform 7000 lb, Capacity Base Tower Sets $2,599.00 each XL 6' 2" Base Width 5 Board Laborer Platform Many Transport Options Base Tower Sets $2,399.00 each MIGHTY Removable Mason and Laborer Tenders Easy to Maneuver Most Versatile System Base Tower Sets $1,867.50 each 9' Extensions $129.00 each NS 6' Base Width 5 Board Laborer Platform 2 Speed Winch Full Factory Warranty • Powder Coat Painting of all models • Increase Mason Production by 30% CrankUp Scaffolding, LLC. (800) 896-9464 Check out our website @ www.crankupscaffolding.com CIRCLE 183 ON READER SERVICE CARD July 2008 Masonry 53