Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 55
Information Technology
Stephen B. Powers worked in the Information Technology sector and was business manager for Powers Global oversees companies. He graduated with honors from Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y., with a bachelor's degree in computer science, and lived in Greenwich, Conn. Powers is survived by his wife, Christina, and two daughters, Alexis, 16, and Sydney, 13.
Hydro Mobile Changes Distribution Network
Hydro Mobile announced TNT Equipment will no longer distribute Hydro Mobile equipment. Hydro Mobile was informed that TNT Equipment has engaged a business relationship with one of their competitors to develop copies of Hydro Mobile system. Hydro Mobile will be taking the necessary steps to address this distribution issue.
"In the recent months, Hydro Mobile and TNT's market perception and business priorities were growing further apart," says Vincent Dequoy, president of Hydro Mobile.
In an effort to focus mainly on the price point of the product and move away from a value added offer, TNT is collaborating with a Hydro Mobile competitor in order to develop a new product that would be manufactured in China.
"The strong tendency in the manufacturing industry to subcontract production in China in order to increase competitiveness does not always best serve the end users," says Dequoy. "Past experiences, in similar situations, have resulted in failure and have proven to be unsuccessful."
In an effort to maintain safety, quality and quick availability of Hydro Mobile products, the company continues to believe that manufacturing in North America remains the best decision for their business and ultimately for their customers.
This change in Hydro Mobile's distribution network may affect the following areas: Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Florida and parts of Indiana.
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MCAA Certification Calendar
The following is the MCAA's education calendar for certification:
December 8-9
Course: Masonry Quality Institute
Location: Denver
Discipline: Masonry Quality Institute
Credits: 16
December 10
Course: MISL Grouting Concrete Masonry
Location: St. Louis
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 1
January 15
Course: Masonry Wall Bracing
Location: Winchester, Va.
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 4
January 15
Course: Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards
Location: Winchester, Va.
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 4
January 16
Course: Masonry Wall Bracing
Location: Winchester, Va.
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 4
January 28
Course: MISL Sustainability of Masonry
Location: St. Louis
Discipline: General
Credits: 1
February 2
Course: 20 Business Tools to Boost Your Bottom Line
Location: Las Vegas
Discipline: Bidding Practices
Credits: 1.5
February 2
Course: Accountability = Success
Location: Las Vegas
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 1.5
February 2
Course: Best Design and Construction Practices for Interlocking Concrete Pavements & Segmental Concrete Retaining Walls
Location: Las Vegas
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 3
February 2
Course: Accountability Equals Success
Location: Las Vegas
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 1.5
February 2
Course: Causes of Masonry Failures
Location: Las Vegas
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 3
Online Program
Course: Bracing Above-Grade Masonry Walls
Location: Online
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 5
Online Program
Course: Cleaning New Masonry Walls
Location: Online
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 5
Online Program
Course: Cold Weather Masonry Construction
Location: Online
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 5
Online Program
Course: Flashing Masonry Walls
Location: Online
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 5
Online Program
Course: Grouting Hollow Unit Masonry Walls
Location: Online
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 5
For more information or to register for any of these programs, please go to
http://certification.masoncontractors.org/education/index.php
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