Masonry Magazine August 2007 Page. 52
News
On Friday, participants will take part in a historic masonry workshop, with hands-on brick and mortar demonstrations. Saturday will have a community open house, where brick and mortar questions will be answered. On Sunday, the group will take a community tour and closing discussion with the experts.
For more information, contact Sharon Hinson of Hinson Inc. at (888) 507-0501, or visit www.historicproperties.com.
Industry News
# Nawkaw Corporation Hosts Retreat and Training
Nawkaw Corporation held a corporate retreat, playing host to corporate-level employees and licensed territory owners from around the world. Held in Athens, Ga., the event gave more than 35 Nawkaw attendees the opportunity to network with other offices and provided personal contact with Russell Gray, CEO of Nawkaw Corporation.
Also, Nawkaw Midwest hosted annual training certification for Nawkaw crews and crew chiefs. The training was held two days prior to the corporate retreat, at the company's office in Chicago, giving more than 45 attendees the opportunity to become certified using Nawkaw concrete and masonry stains and application procedures, as well as safety and equipment training.
# Alabama Holcim Plant Awarded Highest Commendation by State Senate
Alabama State Sen. Ben Brooks of Mobile presented the Holcim (U.S.) Theodore Plant with a Senate Joint Resolution commending its outstanding achievements. The resolution recognizes the Theodore Plant for the positive impact it has made on the citizens of the state of Alabama. "The recent efforts of the Holcim Plant have shown the business to be an asset to the corporate community in south Mobile County," Brooks said. "On behalf of South Mobile County, I thank the company for its support of our community."
The resolution - signed by Charles McDowell Lee, secretary of the Alabama Senate - commended the Holcim (U.S.) Theodore Plant for several awards and honors it has received in the past year, including:
* Winner of the 2006 Outreach Award, as part of the 2006 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Awards by the Portland Cement Association and Cement Americas
* Winner of the 2006 Council of State Governments Associates Award for Corporate Citizenship
* Honoree at a dedication ceremony-attended by Alabama First Lady Patsy Riley - as part of Habitat for Humanity's "First Families Building Homes Across America" Women Build initiative
In addition to the accolades received from the Alabama State Senate, U.S. Congressman Jo Bonner (R-AL) entered a statement into the Congressional Record on April 19, 2007, commending the Holcim (U.S.) Theodore Plant for its outstanding accomplishments.
# Acme Brick Lays First Brick in New Company Headquarters
Acme Brick has produced billions of hard-fired clay bricks for the Texas and national market since the company built its current headquarters in 1952. However, none was more special than the ceremonial first brick produced for Acme's new headquarters being built at 3101 Bryant Irvin Road in Fort Worth, Texas.
Recently, Acme President and CEO Dennis Knautz laid this first brick at the new headquarters. The date also marked Acme's 116th birthday. The brick being used for this event was made in part from clay gathered at the new headquarters site during the company's Oct. 6 groundbreaking.
Acme's new headquarters will total 77,000 square feet and will rise three stories above Fort Worth's Trinity River nature trail. Designed by Gideon Toal Architects of Fort Worth, completion of the structure is expected this fall. The building's exterior will be comprised of several Acme brick blends and native Texas limestone.