Masonry Magazine September 2009 Page. 37
ATICRETE Sponsors Charity Event for Children's Hospital
In May, LATICRETE sponsored Daltile Atlanta's charity golf event at the Bear's Best Golf Course in Suwanee, Ga., to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. At the 2009 annual event, more than 150 tile and stone industry professionals gathered at Bear's Best Atlanta to raise more than $8,000 to benefit pediatric care at the hospital. LATICRETE Director of Sales Ron Nash was joined by the LATICRETE National Accounts Manager James Owens, LATICRETE Regional Sales Manager from North Carolina, Rob Smith, and LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep for Atlanta, Adam Marks. On the golf course, Smith and Owens played in a foursome with Joe Pierce and Bud Upton from Tiede-Zoeller, a long-time member of the LATICRETE Most Valued Partner program. IMAS
Dec. 31, 2009. The Jungheinrich facility in Richmond, Va., will close in 2010. MCFA exclusive distribution of Jungheinrich products, including sales and service support from its Houston headquarters, will commence in January 2010.
Machine Recycles Materials → use as Fill
Damian Lang, owner of EZ Grout Corp., has introduced an onsite recycling attachment to reduce jobsite waste. With many projects requiring any material brought to the jobsite be left on that site, rather than excess or waste hauled offsite, Lang developed an affordable alternative to huge crushing machines for the small to midsize contractor.
The Hog Crusher attaches to skid steer and crushes most jobsite materials such as asphalt, un-reinforced concrete, brick and block down to useable size of about two inches or smaller. Powered by hydraulics, the operator simply tilts the hopper, drives into the pile of block, asphalt, or un-reinforced concrete to load, and tilts the hopper upright. The crushing rotor goes to work breaking down the material with carbide bits.
The Hog Crusher can be used on any size project as a green alternative to hauling road waste, asphalt, concrete and block offsite to a dump location. The first units rolled off the production line in early-July and are being shipped to various states across the United States. Lang sees potential for this product on job-sites ranging from road construction to building demolition and construction. For more information, call EZ Grout at 888-344-7688, ext 22. MAS
Surface Products Inc. Accredited by MIA
Cornelius, N.C.-based Surface Products Inc., an Artisan Group member, has earned the designation of Marble Institute of America (MIA) Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator. Currently, only 25 natur-
MCAA Certification Calendar
The following is the MCAA's education calendar for certification:
September 14
Course: Employment Law Series
Location: San Diego, CA
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
September 14
Course: Family Business Succession
Location: San Diego, CA
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
September 14
Course: Green Attributes of Masonry
Location: San Diego, CA
Discipline: General
Credits: 1
September 14
Course: Insurance Oversights
Location: San Diego, CA
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
September 15
Course: Flashing & Air Barriers
Location: Columbia, SC
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1
October 2
Course: Overview of Masonry Special Inspection, Codes & Standards (NCMCA Mod 7)
Location: Greensboro, NC
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 6
October 13
Course: General Requirements for Masonry Wall Construction
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1
October 13
Course: Permeable Paving Systems
Location: Franksville, WI
Discipline: General
Credits: 8
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