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mortars for unit masonry construction. The affair was held in the new Sheraton-Tara Hotel in Framingham. Two types of hi-bond mortars were discussed and demonstrated by representatives of Amspec, the Dow Chemical Company marketing organization. The first was Sarabond, an essentially conventional mortar modified with an additive to give it extremely high tensile bond to masonry units. Sarabond has been used extensively in the pre-assembly of brick panels. The second mortar was Threadline, a multi-part epoxy used in the assembly of concrete block walls.
The seminar featured discussions on theoretical design and the practical experiences of field personnel who have been involved in hi-bond mortar projects. During the social period, mortar and masonry units were available for seminar guests who tried their hand at laying brick.
AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Patriotism In Construction
When the Masonry Institute of San Francisco heard about a flag-raising ceremony by the construction crew at the Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, they recognized the patriotism in their industry by taking photos and making the following report. The flag-raising ceremony was spearheaded by Phil Bojarski, masonry foreman and Local #9, BM & PIU apprentice instructor. He was assisted by the entire crew of construction workers at the Methodist Hospital who donated money from their own pockets to buy an American Flag at the cost of $30.45. Some men donated two and three times to achieve the goal because they were very unhappy about the negativism concerning the United States. To promote the crew's feeling for their country, they purchased the flag and will raise it every morning and lower it each evening until the hospital is completed. Pictured in the photo are (left to right) Marshall Mabry, Dayton Ables and Phil Bojarski.
IH Renames Equipment Division
International Harvester believes that the name of its various divisions should accurately reflect the businesses and the industries they serve. Hence, IH's old "Farm Equipment Division" becomes the new Agricultural/Industrial Equipment Division. According to David C. Haney, IH vice president and executive head of the Division, "Modern crop and livestock production has reached the status of a profession and 'agricultural' more clearly identifies the scope and sophistication of today's food, fiber and livestock management. At the same time, the solid growth of the Company's industrial equipment business merits full status in the Division's identification." Haney is shown at left with J. P. Kaine, the division's manager of marketing, who is responsible for sales of IH's $1 billion line of agricultural and industrial tractors and equipment.
Architects Attend Seminar on Mortars
The Massachusetts Masonry Institute and the Mason Contractors Association of Massachusetts co-sponsored a seminar in October for architects on the new high-bond mortars for unit masonry construction. The affair was held in the new Sheraton-Tara Hotel in Framingham. Two types of hi-bond mortars were discussed and demonstrated by representatives of Amspec, the Dow Chemical Company marketing organization. The first was Sarabond, an essentially conventional mortar modified with an additive to give it extremely high tensile bond to masonry units. Sarabond has been used extensively in the pre-assembly of brick panels. The second mortar was Threadline, a multi-part epoxy used in the assembly of concrete block walls.
WRLINES
Don't be caught short! Make your plane reservation now for the '73 MCAA Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, Marriott Hotel, February 22-28.