March 2008: Show Highlights

Words: Dan KamysMarch 2008 Show Highlights

World of Concrete 2008 Wrap-up

[caption id="attachment_10677" align="alignnone" width="416"]The SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 competition The SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 competition drew an energized crowd on a chilly, windy day in Las Vegas.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10678" align="alignnone" width="416"]Terry Ober, region sales manager for Mustang Terry Ober, region sales manager for Mustang, walked booth visitors through an array of new products.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10679" align="alignnone" width="416"]VSR Hammer Drill by Bosch Rob Foster demonstrates the 1199VSR Hammer Drill by Bosch.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10680" align="alignnone" width="416"]Committee meetings during the MCAA Convention Committee meetings during the MCAA Convention proved to be productive. Shown is the meeting of the technical committee, led by Rashad Johnson.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10681" align="alignnone" width="416"]MCAA's booth The MCAA's booth was abuzz with activity throughout the show.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_10682" align="alignnone" width="416"]MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block contest The MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block contest was suspenseful, as attendees watched skilled masons race against the clock.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10683" align="alignnone" width="247"]DeWalt's booth DeWalt's booth was filled end-to-end with demos and new products.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10684" align="alignnone" width="416"]SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 contest Masons' skills were showcased during the SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 contest.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10685" align="alignnone" width="245"]Mortar Net's TotalFlash Challenge Mortar Net's TotalFlash Challenge was a competition that put the TotalFlash Cavity Wall Drainage System product to the test. TotalFlash passed with flying colors.[/caption]        
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