Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 46

Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 46

Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 46
INDUSTRY NEWS

# Index to Advertisers
27 4U MANUFACTURING CORP.
888.754.7909
www.4cmg.com

29 AIRPLACO EQUIPMENT
888.343.2950
www.airplaco.com

33 BMI PRODUCTS
800.SILOMIX
www.bmi-products.com

18 CAVCLEAR
715.381.5773
www.cavclear.com/ma

38 CHEMGROUT, INC.
708.354.7112
www.chemgrout.com

21 CONSTRUCTION THE PRODUCTS
219.878.1427
www.cpanchors.com

10 DANISH TOOL SHOP
info@danishstoolshop.com
www.danishtoolshop.com

25, EZGROUT
40 800.417:3272
www.ezgrout.com

11 FOUNDATION SOFTWARE
800.246.0800
www.foundationsoft.com/FREE/masonryhm

23 HYDRO-MOBILE
888.484.9376
www.hydro-mobile.com

23 INDIANA LIMESTONE COMPANY, INC.
800.457.4026
www.indiatimestonecompany.com

26 K&W MANUFACTURING
909.277.3300
www.k-and-w-mfg.com

17 KENNISON FOREST PRODUCTS
888.687.5585
www.kennisonforest.com

30 KENRICH PRODUCTS
503.281.6190
www.ketrichproducts.com

16-17 KRANDO METAL PRODUCTS, INC.
610.543.4311
www.krando.com

31 MACALITE EQUIPMENT, INC.
480.567.0770
www.macaleequipment.com

IFC, 1, MCAA
2,3 800.536.2225
www.masoncontractors.org

24 MCCAUSEY LUMBER
800.365.9663
www.mccauseylunder.com

IBC MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STIHL
800.447.2429
www.mistihl.com

13 MORTAR NET USA
800.664.6638
www.mortarset.com

7 NON-STOP SCAFFOLDING
800.845.0845
www.nonstopscaffolding.com

34 QUIKPOINT, INC.
800.368.2292
www.qikpoint.com

BC THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES
800.282.5828
www.quikrete.com

5 SPEC MIX, INC.
888.773.2649
www.specnic.con

19 THERMADRAIN, INC.
800.837.4065
www.thermadrain.com

15 TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE
800.454.6922
www.tradesmens.com

22 WHITACRE GREER
800.947.2837
www.wgfirebrick.com

Presenting best practices and minimum general training guidelines for AWP operators. Emphasizing the differences between general training and familiarization to all parties responsible. Clarifying minimum qualifications of the trainer.

This publication is available free of charge and can be downloaded at www.awpt.org or by calling AWPT at 518-280-2486.

# MCAA Skills Challenge Winners
Following are the award winners of the MCAA Skills Challenge for Region C. First year winners were Jeremy Casey-First place, $400; Christopher Drinkwine - Second place, $250; and Tyler Alto - Third place, $100.

Second year winners were Darren Tobolt-First place, $400; Michael Dodge - Second place, $250; and Mathew Smith-Third place, $100.

Third year winners were Andrew Fernandez - First place, $400; Michael Hipes - Second place, $250; and John Alastra - Third place, $100.

# Caterpillar to Acquire Bucyrus
Caterpillar Inc. and Bucyrus International Inc. have entered into an agreement under which Caterpillar will acquire Bucyrus International in a transaction valued at about $8.6 billion (including net debt). The acquisition is based on Caterpillar's key strategic imperative to expand its leadership in the mining equipment industry, and positions Caterpillar to capitalize on the robust long-term outlook for commodities driven by the trend of rapid growth in emerging markets which are improving infrastructure, rapidly developing urban areas and industrializing their economies. IMAS

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