Press Release - 9 February 2001: New Master Blockmaker

PRESS RELEASE
9 February 2001

For more information contact:
Julie DeYoung, communications coordinator
Besser Company
801 Johnson Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707 USA
e-mail: jdeyoung@besser.com
Phone: (517) 354-1170
Fax: (517) 354 -3120

New Master Blockmaker�

The number of Master Blockmakers continues to increase as more Blockmaker Workshops� are completed at the new World Center for Concrete Technology in Alpena, Michigan.

Samuel Mosley of Marshall Concrete Products in Christiansburg, Virginia earned his Master Blockmaker certification after completing the Electronic Controls workshop in February 2001.

(Left to Right) Don Newport, Alpena Community College; Samuel Mosley, Marshall Concrete Products; Jim Park, Besser Company

Blockmakers Workshops originated in 1954 to assist in developing qualified professionals in the concrete products industry. The workshops are a joint partnership between the World Center for Concrete Technology, Alpena Community College and the Besser Family of Companies. All Master Blockmakers have successfully completed five predetermined courses that prepare each individual in the efficient and effective production of quality concrete products.

To learn more about Blockmakers Workshops and how you can become a Master Blockmaker contact Vicki Cripps at the World Center for Concrete Technology at (517) 356-9021 extension 7238 or visit the Besser web site at www.besser.com/training/workshop.htm.