SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 SPONSOR VIDEO VAULT

The Belden Brick Company continues to meet the changing needs of the construction market by creating new colors, sizes, textures, and special shapes. Belden Brick manufactures over 20 different sizes of face brick and clay pavers, more than 500 colors, 13 different textures and unlimited special shapes. The company positions itself to meet new challenges by continuously reinvesting in its physical plants, keeping up with technological advances, finding ways to allow its employees to be more productive, and being committed to maintaining the values and traditions of The Belden Brick Company.

Learn more: https://www.beldenbrick.com/about/brick-company

MARSHALLTOWN Brick Trowels are designed for durability and offers professional-grade quality to help you complete all functional or decorative brick, block, and stonework. Like our other Masonry Trowels, each Brick Trowel is forged from a single piece of high carbon steel and polished to perfection for a clean finish to any job. MARSHALLTOWN offers three pattern options for your trowel: Philadelphia, London, or Wide London. You also can choose the best length and width to fit your needs as well as your preferred handle material. Choose between a soft grip DuraSoft®, grippy DuraCork®, plastic, wood, or high-quality leather handle. MARSHALLTOWN Brick Trowels are Made in the USA with Global Materials.

Learn more: https://marshalltown.com/pro-1893-brick-trowels

An interview with Hydro Mobile about the success of their construction solution business, and what they have planned for the future.

Hydro Mobile has always been committed to designing and manufacturing mast climbing work platforms while contributing to hazard-free work environments. Its success is a result of providing cutting edge technology, proven product excellence, and customized customer care to an extensive range of dealers & clients located across Canada and the USA, as well as overseas. Hydro Mobile is now focused on developing new markets, specialized applications and large-scaled projects including bridges, offshore platforms, nuclear facilities, hydro dams & generating facilities, LNG terminals, and oil & gas.

Learn more: https://www.hydro-mobile.com/en/apropos/profil-corporatif

QUIKRETE® Finish Coat Stucco (No. 1201) is a portland cement based stucco finishing plaster designed for use as the color and texture coat over portland cement base coat or QUIKRETE® Fiberglass Reinforced Stucco No. 1200). Requires only the addition of water.

Learn more: https://www.quikrete.com/productlines/stuccofinishcoat.asp

Make buildings bigger and better with Best Block!

As part of The Quikrete Companies, Best Block is built on a blueprint for success. From R&D to manufacturing to logistics, Best Block is how the category leader does concrete masonry

Learn more: https://www.bestblock.com/

We couldn't pull of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 and Masonry Madness Day without the help from organizations like the Arizona Masonry Council.

Their mission is to create significant and lasting positive change for the Arizona masonry industry and to reinforce that their systems provide the premier building envelope solution in the minds of public and private owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors and the general public.

Learn more: https://azmasonry.org/

The MCAA - or Mason Contractors Association of America - talks the Fastest Trowel on the Block and the Masonry Skills Challenge. All part of Masonry Madness Day at the 2021 World of Concrete Expo in Las Vegas.

The MCAA sponsored events are all a precursor to the main event, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500.

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/spec-mix-bricklayer-500/mcaa/

iQ started out building tools to solve their our own dust problems, but realized these problems were affecting all contractors, so they started iQ Power Tools.

Today they build smart, tough power tools that eliminate the dust problem. Using iQ contractors can clean-cut materials with virtually no dust.

Introducing the iQMS362™ Dust Control Masonry Saw and the iQ426HEPA - CYCLONIC DUST EXTRACTOR WITH HEPA FILTRATION

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/iq-power-tools/

SPEC MIX, with the help of @Graco Industrial Equipment showcases how the D2W Workhorse combined with a Graco pump, is the ideal jobsite solution to pouring grout in tight spaces.

The SPEC MIX® D2W Workhorse Continuous Mixing System is powered by a standard 120V circuit so you mix SPEC MIX products anywhere on site. Simply plug into a power outlet, connect to a strong and steady water source then flip on the switch and start breaking bags of SPEC MIX products for continuous, consistently mixed materials. This lightweight, highly mobile mixer puts out up to 1.5 cubic yards of mix per hour or small amounts of material to complete the job. When working indoor and outdoor, floor-to-floor, large projects or small, the D2W Workhorse is the system for high productivity and profitability.

The D2W Workhorse features a high speed, effective mixing action that hydrates preblended materials while entrapping the optimal workability and boardlife. The water is metered directly into the system to achieve a constant water to cement ratio that ensures superior color uniformity, bond strength and compressive strength. It’s the simple, innovative material delivery system that mixes a wide range of products with incredible consistency, is easy to use, and cleans up in a minute or less. The D2W Workhorse is a contractor’s solution for locking in quality control and improving daily production!

The design and performance of the D2W Workhorse is the contractor solution for increased profitability. It allows you the opportunity to mix material within feet of your craftsmen—with minimal setup, labor and zero waste—while continuously producing a high quality mix. Weighing 210 pounds (95 kg) the D2W Workhorse moves about a jobsite like a wheelbarrow, can fit on a standard pallet, or can easily be transported in a pickup truck from job to job. It’s the portable mixing station designed for an endless list of products and project applications.

Learn more: www.specmix.com

@Blaklader Workwear shares with SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 host, Shawn O'Malley, they nuances of their workwear. It doesn't matter what field you are in, if you need comfortable, strong and reliable clothing, Blaklader has designed something specific to your needs.

The rip-stop fabric is light weight and comfortable, with the unmatched durability of even the heaviest of fabrics letting you take every step on the job site with confidence. All this with our stretch material gusseted crotch for wear and comfort makes this the perfect HI-Vis work pant.

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/sponsorship/

During the 2021 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500, Team IMI came out to support masonry by building an incredible wall showcasing quality craftsmanship. Tony DiPerna, the National Training Director for IMI, also walks through what it means to be a member and how their program works.

Team IMI consists of architects, engineers, construction managers, skilled craftworkers and instructors, offering what no other group can: expertise in training, craftsmanship, design, installation and marketing. That means buildings built by union craftworkers and contractors get built the right way.

IMI representatives offer technical support, education and information about all masonry products, systems and performance.

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/sponsorship/

Long time supporters and sponsors of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500, Hohmann and Barnard share some new and exciting construction technologies.

Kubota is the newest sponsor of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500. They are giving away their Kubota RTV-X1140 to the mason who wins the SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN award - which goes to the mason with the most "sellable" wall.

The all new SCL1000, compact in size, packed with performance and features. The SCL1000 features a wide 9.8-inch track that comes standard on the narrow, 36-inch machine. Boasting a powerful 24.8 horsepower turbo-charged Kubota diesel engine, this machine is able to handle all of those tough tasks and materials. Precision engineered with cushioned loader boom cylinders and an adjustable platform suspension system, this machine is determined to increase operator comfort for maximum productivity.

Designed to adapt to your needs, this model easily transitions from hauling cargo in the hydraulic dumping bed to transporting friends and family with a second row of seating. Packed with convenient features. Powered by a proven 24.8 HP Kubota diesel engine. Plus a standard two year / 1,000 hour warranty. Available in Realtree AP camouflage.

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/spec-mix-bricklayer-500/

Brent Jennings, Iron Age Workwear Marketing Manager, discusses their line of gear at the 2021 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Sponsor Demo Day.

New for this innovative company, soft toe shoes! Known for some of the most stylish hard toe work boots on the market, Iron Age has listened to their customers and are introducing a line of soft toe shoes - because not every situation calls something heavy duty.

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/spec-mix-bricklayer-500/

Nick Buenger, Ford Commercial Business Manager, discusses their new products and innovations at the 2021 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Sponsor Demo Day.

Ford is a long time sponsor of the bricklaying world championship. The winner of the competition wins a new Ford F250 4x4 Super Duty Truck.

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/spec-mix-bricklayer-500/

Rich Morse, Eastern Regional Manager with Stabila, demonstrated the toughness of their laser levels at the 2021 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship

The LAR 300 rotation laser delivers everything you need to simply work efficiently. This high-quality product is the ideal partner for precise horizontal leveling work in outdoor applications. The laser is impressively easy to operate and, when used together with the REC 300 Digital receiver, allows tasks to be carried out rapidly and reliably within a working area of up to 800 m. Thanks to the integrated protection systems, nothing can stop this laser from doing its job – whether it is dropped or exposed to rain or dust. Typically STABILA – because lasting precision is the crucial factor.

Learn more: https://www.specmix.com/spec-mix-bricklayer-500/