SPEC MIX PRODUCTS AND MATERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS — THE ULTIMATE JOB SITE SOLUTION
SPEC MIX® is your national source for high quality; factory produced cement-based products that are preblended for the construction industry. With more than 55 manufacturers located in major markets across the U.S. and Canada, SPEC MIX producers utilize computerized batching equipment and the finest materials to ensure total quality control throughout your project. As well, nearly every project we supply will use raw materials that are sourced within 500 miles of project site making SPEC MIX products an excellent choice for LEED certification.
Whether your project specification calls for masonry mortar and grout; stucco, shotcrete or custom formulations, SPEC MIX products are available in 80 pound packages and 3,000 pound bulk bags to be used with any SPEC MIX gravity fed silo systems, power auger silos and continuous dry to wet mix system. This allows project specifiers and contractors to marry the optimal SPEC MIX product with the optimal SPEC MIX silo system for the ULTIMATE JOB SITE SOLUTION. When it comes to constructing projects with product integrity using safe, efficient and environmentally sound practices, selecting SPEC MIX is the best action plan.
Missouri Mason Leif Reint wins the 2012 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® National
LAS VEGAS, NV—The national competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 25, 2012. Bricklayers from North America, Australia and England competed in the 2012 SPECMIXBRICKLAYER 500® for the title “World’s Best Bricklayer.” Local Missouri mason Leif Reints, age 31, with Reints Masonry, from Neosho, Missouri, won first place and the coveted title. Leif laid 583 brick in 60 minutes to win. First place won Leif a new F-250 Ford SuperDuty 4 x4 truck and thousands in cash and prizes. The competition event took place at the 2012 World of Concrete trade show held in Las Vegas. – READ MORE
The 2012 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® National Bricklaying Championship,
Starts Wednesday, 2:00 PM CST, Jan. 25, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS, NV — See the best masons in the world compete in the “World Series of Bricklaying.” This premier bricklaying competition will be held on Wednesday, 2:00 PM CST, January 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 2012 WOC trade show. The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® National bricklaying championship competitors are set. See the FREE Event LIVE by webcast. The two undercard preliminary events are webcast as well. They start at 12:30 PM CST, The MCAA’s Fastest Trowel on the Block at 1:00 PM CST. Then the MAIN EVENT, the 2012 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 National starts at 2:00 PM CST.
There is a record high of 21 bricklayers competing this year. The competition is comprised mainly of the 16 winners from regional bricklayer events that were held during 2011 throughout the US & Canada. Competition bricklayers come from states such as Ohio, Washington, Illinois, Utah, Tennessee, Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Florida, Northern California, and Alabama. In addition, masons will be laying brick from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Ontario, and the countries of England and Australia. The 2011 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 National Champion, Ray Robinson, will be returning to defend his title as well as the 2011 SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN® winner, Dave Moyle. You don’t want to miss it!
LEARN & EARN CREDITS!
Masonry mortar has come a long way!!! Go to www.aecdaily.com/sponsor/specmix to learn the latest technological advancements and advantages of Factory Preblended Mortar. Created by SPEC MIX Inc and AEC Daily for architects, specifiers, engineers and contractors, this FREE web-based AIA/CES accredited distance learning course entitled "Factory Preblended Mortar for Masonry Construction" is widely recognized as one of the best continuing education module in the masonry industry. Participants that are members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) can earn 1 LU credit and 1 HSW credit upon successfully completing the course. Learning objectives include:
What constitutes good mortar
Importance of quality mason sand in mortar
Causes of efflorescence in mortar and color inconsistencies
How to select and specify the optimal mortar for a project
Understanding mortar strength and applicable ASTM standards
Structural and aesthetic advantages of factory preblended mortar vs. conventional mortar
GET IN THE LOOP - SPEC MIX E-TROWELTALES HITS THE STREETS
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN - Welcome to the first electronic issue of SPEC MIX e-Troweltales newsletter. After over 15 years of circulation, SPEC MIX Inc is taking a new approach with its popular TrowelTales newsletter by switching the format from a print version to a new, more effective electronically distributed communication piece. READ MORE
Contractors are POWERING up with the SPEC MIX® PA1000 and PA4000 Mortar, Grout and Stucco Power Auger Delivery Systems!
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN - After roll-out of the new SPEC MIX PA1000 and SPEC MIX PA4000 Power Auger Delivery Systems to the masonry market in the U.S. and Canada, contractors are already seeing the benefits. The patent pending power auger delivery systems are specifically designed for delivering all SPEC MIX dry, preblended products to mixers. These gas or electric powered material delivery auger systems are engineered to handle interior and exterior masonry projects of all sizes. READ MORE
