Masonry Magazine May 2009 Page. 50

Words: Rick Swanson, Randy Weil
Masonry Magazine May 2009 Page. 50

Masonry Magazine May 2009 Page. 50
INDUSTRY NEWS

The Missouri River had ice jams that led to unexpected flooding. Employees offered assistance to community members and neighbors in sandbagging and evacuation efforts along the river.

Bobcat dealers around North Dakota stepped up to help their communities as well by supplying equipment and resources toward flood fighting.

Milwaukee Receives Grainger's Partners in Performance Award

Grainger awarded Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. the 2008 Partners in Performance Award in the Large Supplier Category. Less than 2 percent of all suppliers earn this esteemed award, which recognizes recipients for exceptional performance throughout the year. Award-winning suppliers are measured on a number of criteria, including responsiveness, on-time shipping, cost control, management commitment and product quality. Milwaukee was first recognized with this award in 2006. IMAS

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Index to Advertisers
33 ADVANTAGE LUMBER
337.948.3656

35 AIRPLACO EQUIPMENT
888.349.2950
www.airplaco.com

23 BENNU PARTS & SERVICE
847.595.5444
www.bennaparts.com

46 BLOC-TRAK
877.266.1483
www.foorsforaindustries.com

4 CAST STONE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
214.398.0170
www.caststonecomercialservices.com

32 CEE-JAY TOOL COMPANY, INC.
800.350.9313
www.ceejaytool.com

27 CONSTRUCTION TIE PRODUCTS
219.878.1427
www.ctpanchors.com

19 CRANK UP SCAFFOLDING
800.806.9464
www.crankupscaffolding.com

21 CROM EQUIPMENT RENTALS
866.454.2766
www.cromequipment.com

45 DANISH TOOL SHOP
info@danish-tel.com
www.carish-tool.com

30. DIEDRICH TECHNOLOGIES
31 434.764.0068
www.diedrichtechnologies.com

13 EXAKTIME
888.788.8463
www.jobclock.com

3 EZ SCAFFOLD CORPORATION
800.699.6831
www.escaffold.com

36 FOUNDATION SOFTWARE
800.246.0800
www.foundationsoft.com/FREE/masonry.html

22 FRACO PRODUCTS, LTD.
888.372.2648
www.fraco.com

14 GLASS BLOCKS UNLIMITED
800.992.9938
www.glassblocksunlimited.com

43 GOINDUSTRY DOVEBID
951.845.4545
www.Go-Dove.com

32 GROUT GRUNT
877.266.6432
www.goutgrunt.com

41 EZGROUT/MULTIQUIP
080 800.417.9272
www.engrost.com

IFC HYDRO-MOBILE
888.484.9376
www.tydro mobile.com

20 INDIAN MILL CORPORATION
866.729.7310
www.indianmill.com

32 INSULVENT
877.251.7070
www.insulventinc.com

5 KRANDO METAL PRODUCTS, INC.
630.543.4311
www.krando.com

35 KENNISON FOREST PRODUCTS
888.697.5585
www.kernisonforest.com

37 LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
703.480.3600
www.lafargenerthamerica.com

2,17, MCAA
800.536.2225
www.masoncontractors.ong

31 MOCAUSEY LUMBER
800.365.9663
www.nccauseylumber.com

17 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STIRL
800.447.2429
www.stihi.com

44 MORGEN SCAFFOLD
330.715.0437

7 MORTAR NET USA
800.664.6638
www.mortarmet.com

9. NON-STOP SCAFFOLDING
11 800.845.0845
www.onstopscaffolding.com

15 PLEASANTVILLE URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE
609.484.7359
www.PleasantvilleEZ.com

25 QUIKPOINT, INC.
800.368.2292
www.guikpoint.com

IBC THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES
800.282.5828
www.quikrete.com

33 SANDELL MANUFACTURING
800.283.3888
www.sandellfg.com

1 SPEC MIX, INC.
888.773.2649
www.specmix.com

29 TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE
800.494.6922
www.tradesmens.com

25 TROW & HOLDEN
800.451.4349
www.towanchai.com

26 UNIQUE INDUSTRIES
800.274.4121
www.km-o-klee.com

27 WIRESOND
800.849.6722
www.wineband.com


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