Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 4

Words: Jeff Buczkiewicz, Mackie Bounds, Frank Campitelli, Roy Swindal, William Mcconnell, John Spencer, George Strunge, George Miller, Tom Daniel, G. Griffin, Michael Adellizzi, Richard Johnston, Rachel Young, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Bob Barkshire, Robert Schuerman, Liz Fidoruk, Richard Olson, Kimberly Shifflette, Judy Shearer, Kelly Burke
Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 4
Introducing A Trowel*

The DURASoft® Difference

• Virtually indestructible hard polymer bumper designed for easy tamping of brick and block.
• Resilient handle reduces fatigue.
• Integral finger guard protects against callouses, heat and cold.
*The Best Solid Forged Brick Trowel Available Anywhere!

Feel the difference of Marshalltown's exclusive DuraSoft® handle where you shop for tools!
U.S. Patent Numbers: 5,327,612 5.446.941

MARSHALLTOWN
The Premier Line
MARSHALLTOWN TROWEL COMPANY
P.O. Box 738 Marshalltown, lowa 50158
Phone: 515/753-0127 Fax: 515/753-6341



Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

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Richard N. Olson

Staff Photographer
Debbie Yatka

Mason Contractors Association of America
President
Richard M. Johnston

Vice President
William McConnell

Secretary
G. Alan Griffin

Treasurer
Frank Campitelli

Regional Vice Presidents
Bob Barkshire, George Strunge, Tom Daniel, Mackie Bounds, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Robert Schuerman, John Spencer, Roy Swindal

Executive Director/Publisher
Michael Adellizzi

Executive Staff
Jeff Buczkiewicz
Director of Marketing and Membership
Kimberly Shifflette
Director of Education
Rachel A. Young
Director of Meetings and Conventions
Liz Fidoruk
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Judy A. Shearer
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Kelly Burke
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George Miller
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MASONRY is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. Opinions expressed by officers do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA or product featured
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