Masonry Magazine August 2009 Page. 37
Bonsal American Expands Cincinnati Facitlity
Bonsal American has expanded its Cincinnati manufacturing facility. The Cincinnati plant was the original production facility for the Sakrete brand, which was introduced in 1936. This expansion, including a renovation, has added a substantial amount of capacity and efficiency to the plant, replacing 1940s-era equipment with state-of-the art technology. Thie new, larger facility will also create several new jobs. IMAS Scholarship, and the Lafarge Construc-tion Community Leaders Scholarship.
Chandler Concrete Employees Receive Certifications
BURLINGTON, NC Burlington, N.C.-based Chandler Concrete recognizes several employees who have received national sustainability certifications. They are: Bob Cartner, technical sales; Brad Stowe, technical sales; Carl Wilburn, key accounts manager, Casey Roberts, technical sales; and Steve Bernard, technical sales. They received the certification of Concrete Sustainability Specialist from the National Concrete Ready Mix Association (NRMCA).
JLG Awarded $76.9 Million Contract to Rebuild Army Forklifts
JLG Industries Inc. has received an order from the United States Army to rebuild 500 All Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS) telehandlers and 300 other rough terrain forklifts. Valued at $76.9 million, the contract has a final delivery date of April 2014.
The Continental United States (CONUS) Reset program began in 2004. The purpose of the program is to extend the life of equipment by rebuilding machines to a uniform standard set by the Army. Units from Central Command (CENTCOM) deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan arrive at the JLG Military Support Center, where a core list of items, such as the transmission, engine and axles, are replaced or rebuilt. Other items considered necessary are replaced or refurbished. A new paint job along with a thorough inspection ensures the Reset machines leave the facility in conditions equal to new.
To date, JLG's Military Support Center, located in McConnellsburg, Pa., has rebuilt more than 800 rough terrain forklifts for the United States Army. IMAS
MCAA Certification Calendar
The following is the MCAA's education calendar for certification:
August 10-16
Course: 9th Annual Sax Stonecarving Workshops SESSION 2 "East Meets West"
Location: Rinconada, N.M.
Discipline: General, Credits: 40
August 11
Course: Proper Installation of Masonry Flashings
Location: Garner, N.C.
Discipline: Masonry Products, Credits: 1
August 19
Course: Designing with Masonry and Other Things You May Not Have Thought Of
Location: Nashville, TN
Discipline: General, Credits: 3
August 20
Course: Blueprint Reading and Estimating Basics (NCMCA Mod 6)
Location: Greensboro, N.C.
Discipline: General, Credits: 4
August 21
Course: Designing with Masonry and Other Things You May Not Have Thought Of
Location: Memphis, TN
Discipline: General, Credits: 3
August 24-26
Course: Steps, Landings and Elevations
Location: Franksville, WI
Discipline: General, Credits: 20
August 27
Course: Hardscape Chemical Certification
Location: Franksville, WI
Discipline: General, Credits: 8
September 14
Course: Employment Law Series
Location: San Diego, CA
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices, Credits: 1
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