Masonry Magazine November 2010 Page. 44
INDUSTRY NEWS
unable to indentify Bosch at that time. Combining Perceptron's expertise in optical devices with Bosch's knowledge of the power tool market and expertise in battery powered technology has led to the development of a complete optical scope solution.
Bigge Crane Establishes East Coast Headquarters
Bigge Crane and Rigging is relocating its Richmond, Va., location to a complex more than twice the size of the current yard. The newest Bigge location, still in Richmond, will span more than 12 acres, and will be the headquarters for all heavy haul transportation and crane and rigging operations on the Eastern seaboard.
Along with the new location, Bigge is increasing the size of its crane fleet, adding more than 20 rough terrain cranes and 12 crawler cranes with maximum lift capacities from 100 to 440 tons. Bigge has hired additional mechanics, truck drivers and inside sales personnel to keep up with the increased demand for their services on the East Coast.
Red Brookshire Passes Away
Cloyd Devon Brookshire passed away peacefully on Oct. 13. Red was born in Poplar Springs, N.C., on May 16, 1924, and pursued a career in the masonry industry for over 50 years. Red served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and became a bricklayer soon after the war. He and his brother, Coyle Winfred, started a masonry construction company in 1955 in Charlotte. In 1980 he went into business with his two sons. In the 1980s and until his retirement in 1993, he managed two construction companies, in North Carolina and in Florida. Red was a family man, a man of Christian faith, and an avid sports fan. He was a generous and eternally optimistic soul and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.
LATICRETE Supports CBIA of Southwest Florida
LATICRETE, a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, to show its support for the Collier Building Industry Association in Naples, Florida, has purchased an engraved brick to be placed in the stone path to the organization's South Florida headquarters. LATICRETE and the CBIA have a mutual interest in top quality installations of tile and stone, interior or exterior, as well as the many glass mosaic and other pool applications in the region. LATICRETE co-owner Henry Rothberg stays in close connection with a former distributor in Tom Dardis from CBIA and now Affordable Floors, and the two set in motion the LATICRETE participation for the fundraiser that's been an important success for the association. IMAS
DEWALT Announces Power Tool Battery Recycling Program
DEWALT is participating in a promotion with Call2Recycle, a national battery-recycling program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). As part of the promotion, users who recycle their (Nickel Cadmium) NiCd, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) DEWALT power tool batteries at one of the company's 79 service centers will receive a $10.00 discount to put toward their next DEWALT battery purchase. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to help Call2Recycle reach its campaign goal of collecting one million pounds of batteries by Nov. 30.
MyCall2Recycle is a call to action for consumers and professionals across the nation to participate in the Call2Recycle program, the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America. DEWALT partners with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) to offer the Call2Recycle option to its end users.
ICC Evaluation Service, QAI Laboratories Expedite Testing and Evaluations
ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has partnered with QAI Laboratories Inc. to streamline the process for building product manufacturers to have their products tested and evaluated. The result is an expedited ICC-ES Evaluation Report or an ICC-ES Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Listing.
Under the new partnering program, manufacturers can now work with ICC-ES and QAI to bring products to market faster and at less cost. Products covered include, but are not limited to, wall systems and coverings, roofing systems and underlayments, water-resistant and air barriers, insulation, plumbing fixtures and fittings, PVC pipe and fittings and innovative building products in all of these areas.
Traditionally, manufacturers submit test data from independent testing labs directly to ICC-ES to obtain an Evaluation Report that covers comprehensive building code requirements. However, often due to miscommunication, needed