Masonry Magazine August 2005 Page. 54
News
In 2003, Melton was proclaimed an Honorary Member in the Texas Society of Architects. Commenting on the award, John Nyfeler, TSA President, said, "He embodies that spirit of mutual support and cooperation that has founded the relationship between Acme Brick and the Texas Society of Architects for over 50 years."
Melton attended Louisiana State University, receiving his master's degree in Business Administration in 1967 and his Ph.D. in Finance in 1974.
Dennis Knautz is Acme's new President and CEO
Ingersoll-Rand Remarketing
Offers Equipment
Ingersoll-Rand Remarketing now offers end-users value-added, high-quality, used equipment through the Bobcat and Ingersoll-Rand dealer network.
Ingersoll-Rand Remarketing inventory includes two value-added used equipment classifications for units that are more than one year old: Quality Reborn (reconditioned equipment) and Job Ready (refurbished equipment).
Financing for the purchase of Quality Reborn and Job Ready equipment is provided for qualified customers through Ingersoll-Rand Financial Services.
The Ingersoll-Rand Remarketing web site provides easy access to Bobcat, Ingersoll-Rand and competitive equipment inventories. Available reports include machine specs, history and current conditions, including Quality Reborn, Job Ready and as-is. In addition, the web site also provides access to financing information, warranty programs, and creation and maintenance of personal equipment "wish lists."
Rostra Precision Controls
Receives NTEA 'Editor's
Choice' Award
Rostra Precision Controls, Inc., was awarded the "Editor's Choice" award for the most innovative new product at the 2005 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show held in Indianapolis in March.
The company earned the recognition for RearSight™, its passive alert rear-camera monitor kit, which is built to rigorous design standards, specifically for straight trucks in Class 3-7 fleet applications and all other vehicles with reduced rear visibility.
This is the first year NTEA presented an Editor's Choice award.
Coronado Stone Hires Sales
Representative
Coronado Stone of Fontana, Calif., has named Barbara Headrick the Pacific Northwest Direct Sales Representative. Her territory will consist of the states of Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Headrick comes to Coronado Stone most recently from the Masonry Institute of Washington, where she served as Executive Director.
Lafarge Acquires Ready Mix
Assets of Dixie Building
Materials, Inc.
Lafarge North America announced that it has completed the purchase of the ready mix assets of Dixie Building Materials, a privately owned business based in New Orleans.
"The addition of Dixie Building Material's ready mix assets will strengthen our ability to service our customers," said Rob McCurdy, Vice President, Louisiana Ready Mix. "The acquisition complements our existing ready mix operations in Louisiana."
Kraft Tool Co. 2005 Catalog
Now Available
The New 2005 Kraft Tool Co. 103-page catalog includes 3,500 hand tools for the trowel trades. The catalog offers over 400 new products and many unique tools for the trowel trades. The catalog also has a
Going, Going, Sold! MCAA Auction
a Phenomenal Success
Tim O'Toole, MCAA Manager of Information Technology
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) held its first Online Equipment Auction from May 31 through June 3.
Contractors were able to bid on several new, name brand items for half the cost of retail including scaffolding, saws, grout troughs, mortar boards and much more. Bidding was fast and furious, but there could only be one winner for each of the great items. Many lots came down to the final seconds, making it an exciting auction for all involved.
The MCAA would like to thank the following companies for their gracious donations. The MCAA appreciates your support of the industry.
Non-Stop Scaffolding
EZ Grout Corporation
MK Diamond Products, Inc.
Gatorback, LLC
Dur-O-Wal
Park Industries, Inc.
Diamond Systems, Inc.
Cosella Döerken
Firestone Building Products
Bon Tool Co.
DITEQ Corporation
Mixing Innovations LLC
Knerr Masonry, LTD
The QUIKRETE Companies
Fraco
Crick Tool
SPEC MIX
Kraft Tool
Kennison Forest Products, Inc.
The MCAA would also like to thank everyone who participated in the auction. All proceeds support Mason Contractors Association of America programs. Congratulations to all the winners! For more information on MCAA, please visit www.masoncontractors.org.