Masonry Magazine November 2012 Page. 50
INDUSTRY NEWS
Hyster is recognized for continuing to design and manufacture energy-saving electric lift trucks that conserve energy when lowering loads, as well as when braking. In addition to these zero-emission solutions, the company also was recognized for extensive recycling programs on all Hyster sites, which promote the re-use of wood, paper products, metals, electronics, lift truck batteries, tires and oil.
Nissan Forklift of Michigan Recognized for Service Excellence
Nissan Forklift Corp. recognizes ongoing achievements of Nissan Forklift of Michigan in its Service Excellence Program (SEP). Nissan Forklift of Michigan, located in Grand Rapids, was established in 2004 as a division of Morrison Industrial Equipment, a family-owned industrial equipment company with more than 60 years of experience in the forklift industry.
In its eight years of operation, Nissan Forklift of Michigan has achieved sales and service goals gaining recognition in the Nissan Forklift Corp.'s SEP in 2010 by winning the Beginner's SEP award, and again in 2011 by winning the Gold SEP award. Nissan Forklift of Michigan achieved a 76 percent on-time completion rate in its service department in 2010, and improved the on-time service completion rate to 94 percent in 2011, earning the gold-level SEP award.
To celebrate these awards, Nissan Forklift of Michigan held a banquet for
MCAA Certification Calendar
The following is the MCAA's education calendar for certification:
**November 7**
Introduction to Green Building and the International Green Construction Code
ONLINE
Discipline: Codes and Standards
Credits: 1
**November 14**
Preventing Color Problems, Bidding Jobs Profitably for Color Issues & Getting An Exact Match for Masonry
ONLINE
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1
**November 16**
Basics of Masonry Materials: Brick and Block (NCMCA Mod 2)
Greensboro, N.C.
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 6
**November 28**
Special Inspections-What Does it Mean and When is it Required?
ONLINE
Discipline: Codes and Standards
Credits: 1
**December 5**
Commercial Masonry Problems and Solutions
ONLINE
Discipline: Codes and Standards
Credits: 1
**December 12**
Conducting Workplace Investigations
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
**December 19**
QA/QC Requirements for Masonry Construction
ONLINE
Discipline: Codes and Standards
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
Arbitration and Mediation
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 2
**ONLINE**
Beryllium and Cadmium Hazards in the Workplace
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
Bloodborne Pathogens
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
Brick Efflorescence, Stains and Cleaning
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1.5
**ONLINE**
Brick: Properties, Shapes and Sizes
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 3
**ONLINE**
Brick: Veneer Wall Systems
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1.5
**ONLINE**
Building Security
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
Business Writing
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 3
**ONLINE**
Cal-OSHA: Concrete and Masonry
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
Cal-OSHA: Cranes and Rigging
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
Cal-OSHA: Electrical Safety
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
29 CFR 1926 Subpart R Steel Erection
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
**ONLINE**
Analyzing Financial Statements Advanced
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 3
Online classes available at www.masoncontractors.org. We now offer Masonry Live Education Webinars on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. CST.
For more information or to register for any of these programs, please go to http://certification.masoncontractors.org/education/index.php