Masonry Magazine October 1993 Page. 4

Words: Donald Grant, Alan Griffin, Mike Johnston, Harold Kochan, Donald Larsen, Richard Matthews, Eugene George, Rennie Tejeda, John Smith, Michael Adelizzi, Jerry Vernon, Kenneth Thompson, Anthony Zotollo, L.C. Pardue, Gene Adams, Edgar III, Dawn Kay, Liz Fidoruk, Michelle Przekwas, David Banasiak
Masonry Magazine October 1993 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine October 1993 Page. 4


There are plenty of good reasons why we call it the Ultimate™ Brick Trowel.

* Ultimate comfort
Exclusive soft-grip UFH handle helps reduce fatigue

* Ultimate quality
Blade, post, and tang forged from a single piece of high grade tool steel, then accurately heat treated

* Ultimate strength
Impact area redesigned to provide maximum endurance

* Ultimate flexibility
Blade expertly taper ground from heel to toe

Marshalltown For ultimate performance and dependability, nothing beats Marshalltown's Ultimate™ Brick Trowels, now available with your choice of wood, leather, plastic, or Marshalltown's new exclusive user-friendly handle (UFH). It's everything a great brick trowel should be to the ultimate!
The Standard of Quality Since 1890
MARSHALLTOWN TROWEL COMPANY
P.O. Box 738. Marshalltown, lowa 50158 (515) 753-0127



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

Editor
Gene Adams

Assistant Editor
David Banasiak

Editorial Assistant
Michelle Yatka Przekwas

Circulation Manager
Dawn Kay

Comptroller
Liz Fidoruk

Publisher
Michael Adelizzi

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 Director
Michael Adelizzi

Legal Counsel
Pedersen & Houpt

Executive Offices
1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521
Phone 708/782-6767 Fax 708/782-6786



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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 by line 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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