Masonry Magazine October 1992 Page. 4

Words: Donald Grant, Alan Griffin, Mike Johnston, Harold Kochan, Donald Larsen, Richard Matthews, Eugene George, Rennie Tejeda, John Smith, Michael Adelizzi, George Miller, Jerry Vernon, Peer Pedersen, Kenneth Thompson, Anthony Zotollo, George Plumb, L.C. Pardue, Gene Adams, Edgar III, Michelle Latka, Dawn Kay, Liz Fidoruk, Kenneth Kaufman
Masonry Magazine October 1992 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine October 1992 Page. 4


New
from Schwing

Ball Valve Pumps
for Grout and Concrete

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SCHWING
Three Models

The Number One concrete pump manufacturer in North America introduces a new line of ball valve pumps. Our superb engineering and service extends to these small line pumps - it's the way we have done business for more than 50 years.

Features:
• large diameter balls and seats for harsh mixes
• double-lipped piston cups - for longer life
• one-piece forged crank - for durability
• heavy-duty trailer with "Buddy Bearings" for low maintenance
• 18-gal. fuel tank with gauge
• fade-free color-molded fiberglass hood - easy to clean for good looks

SCHWING
AMERICA INC.
Small Line Division
5900 Centerville Rd., White Bear, MN 55127 612-429-0999 FAX 612-429-3464



masonry

Official Publication of the
Mason Contractors
Association of America
and
Canadian Masonry Contractors
Association

Editor
Gene Adams
Editorial Assistant
Michelle Latka
Circulation Manager
Dawn Kay
Comptroller
Liz Fidoruk
Washington Correspondent
Kenneth A. Kaufman
Publisher
George A. Miller

MASON CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

President
Richard Matthews
Vice President
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Secretary
Donald Grant
Treasurer
Donald Larsen

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo, Alan Griffin, Edgar
Boettcher III, Harold Kochan,
John J. Smith, Sr., Jerry Vernon,
Kenneth P. Thompson, Rennie Tejeda,
Mike Johnston, Eugene George
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Executive Director
Michael Adelizzi
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen and George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt
Executive Offices
1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521
Phone 708/782-6767 Fax 708/782-6786



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Department PA
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MASONRY is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA). The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. Opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA of products featured.


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