Thank you to the 2007 Masonry Showcase Competition Sponsors!

Words: Joni Coker
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QUIKRETE will once again sponsor the Fastest Trowel on the Block competition.

MCAA would like to extend our most sincere thanks to our supplier sponsors of our Showcase competitions.

QUIKRETE has again thrown their full weight to the Fastest Trowel on the Block competition and is the sole sponsor of this popular event. We sincerely appreciate their support of this event and of our association.

The International Skills Competition has the support of a number of companies, who through their generosity make this competition possible. Marshalltown, MK Diamond, Cemex, Lafarge, Mortar Net, Spec Mix and Non Stop Scaffold are currently Skills competition sponsors making this an industry event you won't want to miss!

These suppliers show their continued support of our industry and our association. We give our heartfelt thank you to these generous companies for their support!

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