Masonry Magazine August 2007 Page. 56
News
Available for free from Pine Hall Brick and its distributors nationwide, the software uses a digital photograph of the project as the starting point. Some distributors can do a design on the spot, or may have free PaverScape CDs available for the customer to take home with them. In addition, many landscaping design firms have a copy of the software, or can get one from Pine Hall Brick. If a copy isn't available in your area, contractors or homeowners can contact Pine Hall Brick.
Cottrell named head of BASF Admixture Systems
Gabriel Cottrell has replaced Mike Shydlowski as the head of the Admixture Systems business of BASF Construction Chemicals in North America. Shydlowski will continue to serve as an executive consultant to BASF Construction Chemicals, working on special projects.
Cottrell is a veteran of the organization he will now lead. He joined Master Builders in 1978 as a sales representative in the Caribbean region. He served in a progression of international sales management assignments, including a four-year assignment as vice president for Master Builders' Latin American branch, before accepting his most recent role as president of the Latin American business line and member of the Executive Committee of Degussa Construction Chemicals, Inc.
PROSOCO Announces New Sales Managers
Terry Tomlinson and Gary Hayes have joined PROSOCO-manufacturer of products for cleaning, protecting and maintaining concrete, brick and stone architecture - as sales managers for the company's West Coast and Midwest sales regions.
A lifelong resident of California, Tomlinson holds bachelor's and master's degrees in history from San Jose State University. He's worked on numerous well-known projects, including the Mirage and Caesar's Palace resorts in Las Vegas, and Jack Murphy Stadium (now known as "Qualcomm Stadium") in San Diego.
Before joining PROSOCO, Tomlinson worked technical and sales representative positions at Sonneborn, Kelly Moore Paints and Triangle Coatings. In addition to his California work, he has been actively involved in waterproofing in both Texas and Hawaii. Most recently, Tomlinson served as PROSOCO's manufacturer's representative for Northern California and Nevada.
Gary Hayes is a lifelong resident of Illinois, and is an authority on concrete, unit masonry, coatings and sealers. Hayes holds a master's degree in business administration from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, III. He's worked on numerous well-known projects, including Chicago's Riverbend Residences high-rise condos; and restorations of Wacker Drive, Dan Ryan Expressway and Wrigley Field.
Hayes is a board member of the Chicago chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and a CSI Certified Construction Product Representative. He's also a member and past president of the Chicago chapter of the International Concrete Repair Institute.
Palmetto Brick Company Launches New Website
Palmetto Brick Company announced the launch of its new website, www.palmettobrick.com. The site, which now features advanced interactive components and online tools, has been completely overhauled to meet the changing needs of architects, builders, distributors and consumers.
The firm decided to upgrade its existing site to help this audience more easily
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