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BLUEPRINT OF EXCELLENCE

THE GILSON HYDRAULIC DIRECT DRIVE MORTAR MIXER-WITH FEATURES - UNMATCHED IN THE INDUSTRY

NO MOVING PARTS, GEARS AND V-BELTS.

BATCH A MINUTE PADDLE DESIGN

HYDRAULIC DUMP AND OVERLOAD SENSOR MEAN

THE LAST WORD
By GENE ADAMS
ASBPE, SPD
Editor, Masonry Magazine

Godspeed,
Clear
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Smooth
Seas

To kick off the formation of the Segmental Contractors Institute (SCI) by MCAA last month, we've featured

Introducing

A Trowel With A Definite Difference...

The DURA Soft™ Difference.

* Virtually indestructible hard polymer bumper designed for easy tamping of brick and block.
* Resilient handle reduces fatigue.
* Integral

COVER
The Kirk-Van Orsdel Headquarters, located in West Des Moines, Iowa was named the second runner up in the Industrial-Commercial category of Masonry Magazine's International Excellence in Masonry Competition. The exterior of the building is gran

INSTITUTIONAL FIRST PLACE

Institutional First Place winner was the Russ Engineering Building in Fairborn, Ohio (above). First place industrial/commercial winner was the Cervantes Convention Center in St. Louis, Missouri (top photo, opposite pag

THE MASON'S CHOICE IS PRODUCTIVITY, AFFORDABILITY & LESS LABOR

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• INCREASE PRODUCTION 20-35%
Keep masons working at most productive level all day.
No stopping to move mason's brackets and planks.
Provide masons with better

Is there a difference between car #1 and car # 2? Not in the fundamental components. They are both reliable transportation. But people differentiate on other qualities such as styling, appearance, and how the car is marketed.

In the future, ther

COVER

Masonry Diamond
CLIPPER
clipper
PRODUCTIVE IDEAS SINCE 1937

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and laser welding techniques ensure that every Clipper product offers maximum performance to the value conscious masonry c

Masonry Videos

Brick Ceilings? YES! And much more in our Newest Video: Interior Design with Brick and Stone. Over 35 minutes of viewing/ more than 100 ideas and designs.

* Fireplaces. Lobbies & Entries Stoves & Inserts
* Kitchens w

MASONRY ADVISORY BOARD
Members of Masonry Magazine's Editorial Review Board are industry leaders who actively participate in establishing editorial direction and achieving goals. This month we introduce eight of the thirteen member board.

THE POLY LINE

CONCRETE MIXER

• Removeable/replaceable poly liner with molded blades.

• Easy removal - no tools required

• Steel outer drum

• Heavy duty construction

• Wide choice of power options

OPERATIONS LIABILITY
Continued from Page 25

Age should be maintained, because completed operations claims, as stated above, can occur many years after you have left the project and if you don't have a policy in force, you will not have cove

February 1993

Economic Census DUE! It's Required by Law. If you receive a 1992 Economic Census form, respond promptly.

Your company's response is confidential. It's important. And it's required by law.

1992 Economic Census-Wor

TIMETABLE

Nov. 16-20-Masonry/Specifications, Materials, Construction seminar, Skokie, Illinois. Contact: Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Phone: 708/966-6200.

Nov. 18-Building Envelope Seminar, Bost

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