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CHANGES GROWTH
New Rochelle, N.Y. To meet the demand for its expanding line of concrete, masonry and adhesive anchors, Powers Rawl has announced plans to open a new 140.000 square-foot assemblage and manufacturing facility in Brewster, N.Y.
Lynne Woodworth, Senior Vice President, Marketing for Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Perkins as Manager Technical Services Department. Mr. Perkins' new responsibilities will include, managing the Technical Services Reps; developing a computerized diagnostic trouble shooting discipline: developing service school curricula; and implementing Customer Service school programs. Mr. Perkins has a degree in Engineering Technology. He was formerly a Manufacturing Engineer with Stone. Stone Construction Equipment, a 100% employee-owned American company, is a leader in design, manufacture, and marketing of light construction equipment. Products distributed worldwide include concrete and mortar mixers, compaction equipment, Stompers, rollers, power trowels, concrete vibrators and screeds, concrete saws, and contractor pumps.
Vienna. VA - The brick industry recently announced a new site on the World Wide Web designed to be a consumer resource for information about brick. Sponsored by the members of the National Association of Brick Distributors (NABD), the "brickvalue" home page is located at http://www.brickvalue.org. The page offers web browsers an opportunity to learn more about brick as a premier building product in the "why buy brick" section. In the "where to buy brick' section, a U.S. map appears where consumers can click on their state or region to locate a local brick distributor or manufacturer. Those brick companies that have their own site are linked, and can be accessed for more information about specific products, including photos and technical information. Otherwise, a phone number and address is listed for each company. The brickvalue home page is also linked to local and national brick and masonry organizations.
Stow Manufacturing is proud to announce their presence on the World Wide web. Located at http://members.gnn.com/stowmfg Stow's web site offers complete, concise information about all of Stow's 7 product lines. You'll also find a brief history on Stow, information on world wide distribution, and you can E-mail Stow directly from the site.
will serve as a test for a proposed new structure for the Society.
SHADY GROVE, PA. Gerry Cochrane has been appointed General Sales Manager for Grove Man lift aerial work platforms in North America. In his new position, Mr. Cochrane will be responsible for North American distributor and national account sales. He will also direct the activities of the Grove ManliPi field sales staff. Mr. Cochrane will report to Doug Pappariella, Vice President, North American Sales. Mr. Cochrane has over 20 years of experience in the construction equipment business, both on the distributor and manufacturer levels. He received his MBA from Southern Illinois University and served as a pilot in the U. S. Air Force, achieving the rank of captain. He and his wife, Beverly, and their three daughters will be relocating to the Shady Grove area.
WASHINGTON, October 1, 1996 Driven by its members needs for more specialized services and programs, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today launched a pilot institute in structural engineering. A full-service, discipline-oriented and semi-autonomous organization under ASCE's urnbrella, the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) will represent all members of the project team: engineers, designers, materials suppliers, contractors, owners and maintainers. It also will enable ASCE to answer the structural engineering community's call for additional educational, business, technical and practice-oriented services specific to its discipline. ASCE also launched a pilot institute for geotechnical engineering called the Geo Institute. "The new institutes reflect the shifting professional landscape that engineers are experiencing. Our members tell us they are increasingly working in teams that incorporate related professionals, and that civil engineers need a forum to work with them on common issues," said ASCE President Charles A. Parthum, P.E. Representing a major initiative of ASCE's new member-driven Strategic Plan, the pilot institutes will serve as a test for a proposed new structure for the Society.
MASONRY EXPO 97
Phoenix
January 15th-19th
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