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May 2008
News from LATICRETE
Goins named distributor sales rep
LATICRETE named Mike Goins as distributor sales representative. Goins will provide service and support to LATICRETE distribution partners in all of North Carolina and parts of eastern Tennessee.
Jones named technical sales rep
LATICRETE named Gary Jones as technical sales representative for the central Pennsylvania territory. Jones will work to educate architects, distributors and contractors on the benefits and proper usage of LATICRETE system materials, primarily in greater Harrisburg, Reading and Lancaster.
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Animal Health and Wellness Facilities Technical Design Manual
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Animal Health and Wellness Facilities Manual
LATICRETE has published the industry's first-ever technical design manual for the long-lasting installation of ceramic tile and stone in animal health and wellness environments. "Animal Health and Wellness Facilities Technical Design Manual" provides guidelines and recommendations for the design, specification and installation of tile in veterinary/animal and arts/kennel applications requiring specialized tile installation materials. Visit www.laticrete.com/tools.
ASTM Recognizes Moisture-triggered Polyurethanes
With the recent adoption of ASTM D7311-07 (Standard Specification for Liquid Applied, Single Pack, Moisture-Triggered Aliphatic Polyurethane Roofing Membranes) moisture-triggered polyurethanes have been recognized as being in a class of their own versus their moisture-cured counterparts. A moisture-triggered polyurethane uses moisture from the atmosphere to trigger the curing process, while a moisture-cured polyurethane is moisture sensitive, and its curing process is dependent upon environmental factors.
Decothane, manufactured by Liquid Plastics Inc. (LPI), is a single-component, cold liquid applied roofing membrane, and the only moisture-triggered polyurethane known to meet the new standard. Decothane is a seamless, elastomeric, fully bonded material, able to endure thermal and structural movement without cracking or flaking. Decothane can be applied over numerous substrates, on both new and existing roofs, in a wide range of temperatures.
Frank Dippolito, national sales manager for LPI, has been working with Bob Stanfield, technical director, Liquid Plastics Ltd., since 2005 to have ASTM recognize this significant difference.
Sika Corp. Acquires Valspar Flooring
Sika Corp. acquired the commercial and industrial polymer flooring business of The Valspar Corp. Valspar Flooring's complete sales and technical support staff have come on-board and will remain first points of contact.
News From Mason Contractors
Association of St. Louis
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Brian J. Grant
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Masonry Institute of St. Louis Appoints Grant, Board of Trustees Chairman
Brian J. Grant, Grant Contracting Co. Inc. was named as chairman to the board of trustees to serve the Masonry Institute of St. Louis. Grant owns and operates Grant Contracting Co. Inc. and is a registered professional civil engineer in Missouri.
He served as president of the Mason Contractors Association from 2006 to 2007.
2008-2009 Elected Officials
Newly elected officials of the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis for the 2008-2009 year have been announced. Among them are: president: Thomas A. Davis, Fred L. Davis Co.; vice president: Richard F. Frisch Jr., Frisch Masonry, Inc.; secretary: Jeffrey D. Schmidt, JDS Masonry Inc.; treasurer: Thomas L. McDonnell, George McDonnell & Sons Tuckpointing Co. Inc.
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Fun on a Saturday
Winners and their families enjoy a day at the SkillsUSA State Masonry Contest for students in Columbia, S.C.
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VERSA-LOK Wins 2008 NCMA Award of Excellence
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) gave its 2008 Award of Excellence to Seven Bridges, a master-planned residential community at Platte City, Mo., for an arched vehicular and pedestrian bridge built with VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems at the community's gateway. Shafer, Kline & Warren Inc. of Lenexa, Kan., designed the bridge.
Dee Brown Names Barnes as President, COO
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Robert V. Barnes III
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Dee Brown Inc. promoted Robert V. "Rob" Barnes III to the position of president and COO. Barnes follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, DBI Founder Dee Brown, and father, Buddie Barnes, current chairman and CEO. Barnes began his career in DBI Project Management nearly 19 years ago, and then spent a number of years in estimating and marketing. In 1999, he was promoted to VP, estimating and marketing, and then executive VP in January 2006.
Dexter + Chaney Introduces Spectrum Mobile Module
Dexter + Chaney's Spectrum Mobile is a module for its Spectrum Construction Software that enables field supervisors to submit daily field reports to the main office quickly, easily and accurately. Spectrum Mobile eliminates the practice of filling out paper time cards in the field and re-entering that data into Spectrum's payroll system. Instead, supervisors enter labor, equipment hours and production quantities directly into a mobile device or laptop, and the data flows to payroll for processing. This saves time, reduces errors and provides data to the main office in a timely manner.
Blatz Joins BASF
The Building Systems business of BASF Construction Chemicals hired Katherine Blatz to its BASF Market Segment Management Team. Blatz will be based in Kansas City, Mo. She comes to BASF with 13 years of technical, sales and marketing experience in corrosion mitigation and protection, silane technology and urethane grouting. The addition of Blatz completes the Market Segment Management Team that was developed in 2007 to focus on key construction market segments.
BuildIQ Launches Best Practices
Community Program
 BuildIQ has launched the Best Practices Community program, Community.BuildIQ.com, to better connect homebuilders to information supplied by leading industry product manufacturers and service providers. Builders can access industry Best Practice information through BuildIQ Search, BuildIQ Jobsite, BuildIQ Toolbelt and BuildIQ University. Simpson Strong-Tie, the Kohler Co., and Hearth & Home Technologies have become founding members of the program. BuildIQ is working closely with each company to identify and publish Best Practice training, tools and information to the BuildIQ family of products and Web sites. Visit http://community.buildiq.com for more information.
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PROSOCO Hires Sales Manager
Al Morris has joined PROSOCO as sales manager for the company's south central sales region, which includes Oklahoma, Louisiana and most of Texas, except for the El Paso area. Morris will support PROSOCO distributors in selling the company's products to clean, protect and maintain concrete, brick and stone architecture.
Allmand Bros. Promotes Brad, Matt Allmand
Allmand Bros. Inc. appointed Brad Allmand to the position of VP, market development and Matt Allmand to VP, operations. These appointments signal the latest step toward third-generation leadership of the company. Brad Allmand is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts and furthering international marketing efforts. Matt Allmand is responsible for human resources, outside sales and all operations activities.
Hirings at Ansell
Ansell Healthcare appointed Ray Morris as director of sales training, occupational. Morris will focus on enhancing the core foundation of Ansell's training programs and services, and further develop territory management skills to support the company's Guardian (Ansell's cost-improvement program) initiatives.
Ansell Protective Products Inc. promoted Brian Perry to national accounts manager — corporate accounts. Perry will be responsible for engaging corporate executive sponsors with Guardian.
2008 Chicagoland Masonry Expo
The International Masonry Institute (www.imiweb.org) will host the Chicago-land Masonry Expo on May 21, 2008, in Addison, Ill., from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is geared toward contractors, architects and engineers. Cost is free with pre-registration. For more info contact sconwell@imiweb.org, or 773-650-1005.
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MCAA Fourth Annual Online Auction
For the last three years, the MCAA has hosted an Online Auction. The Online Auction is a great opportunity for you to purchase new products, while supporting the association and helping your company. You will have the opportunity to bid on new, brand-named equipment for nearly half the cost of retail. All proceeds from the Online Auction go to support and expand the MCAA's many programs.
The MCAA Online Auction will be held at www.masoncontractors.org/auction from 9 a.m. EST on Monday, May 19, through 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, May 21.
Past products have included scaffolding, grout troughs, trowels, levels, tools, exciting trips and more. You can see a list of this year's products by visiting www.masoncontractors.org/auction. It's important to remember that by participating in the auction, you are not only able to bid on a fantastic selection of products at a reduce cost, but also you're helping the MCAA to boost helpful programs, such as education and certification.
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MCAA New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. MCAA would like to take this opportunity to thank them for joining their fellow mason contractors nationwide in helping to build a stronger masonry industry. MCAA's members look forward to a long affiliation with their firms.
Becoming a Member
Join the ONLY national association building the future for mason contractors. Don't leave your business in someone else's hands — be a part of the association that is shaping the industry!
Can you put a value on the benefit of MCAA eliminating an OSHA regulation that requires every mason contractor to remove all materials from scaffolding at the end of every shift and then restock the scaffolding at the beginning of the next shift?
Can you put a value on the benefit of MCAA stemming the tide of an ergonomics standard that would require up to two hours of additional work breaks for employees in an eight hour shift or limits the weight that a mason can install in a day's work to 1,500 pounds?
The results of the efforts of the Mason Contractors Association of America are priceless and key to the survival of our industry and businesses. To continue our fight, the MCAA needs the support of every contractor in our industry. Join the MCAA today!
To become a member of the Mason Contractors Association of America, please contact at (800) 536-2225, or complete an application online at www.masoncontractors.org.
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COMING NEXT ISSUE
Be sure to catch the June issue of Masonry, which will feature articles
covering current trends and examine industry issues, including:
Adjustable Scaffolding
We'll look at anything and everything new in the world of adjustable scaffolding, as well as any improvements and enhancements made to existing products, methods and safety standards.
Saw Blades
Masonry saw blades are among the most essential and frequently used tools for mason contractors. Manufacturers continue to improve and enhance saw blades. Masonry will talk with some of the industry's manufacturers about their newest products and technologies.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Masonry will examine the many facets of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), including cost, durability, benefits as a green product, design flexibility, and resistance to pests, fire and mold. AAC's insulating abilities will be probed, along with the product's workability.
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