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Block Online |
Third
Quarter 2000 |
Volume
Twenty-five
Number Three |
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Besser
Simem Mixing Technology
In July 2000 Besser became the
exclusive North American distributor for Simem, one of the world leaders
in concrete mixing, headquartered in Verona, Italy.
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Blockmakers
Workshops®
Specialty Products
Preventive Maintenance
Concrete
Masonry Technology
Product
Handling
Equipment
Controls* Electronic
Controls* Bescopac® Dynapac®/
Ultrapac® Vibrapac® Advanced
Vibrapac®* To
view the workshop schedule, go to our Training
section. *
prerequisites apply to this course
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The
World Center for Concrete Technology
Leaders for the concrete and
concrete products industries, government and education celebrated the
grand opening of the World Center for Concrete Technology (WCCT), in
Alpena, Michigan 4 - 5 August 2000.
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New Service
Parts Center
A new Service Parts Center was
formed at Besser Company on 1 July 2000. The purpose of the Center is to
deliver parts in a timely manner to the industry and increase the
profitability of customer's concrete products facilities. |
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Expand Your
Product Line: Core Puller Applications Service Parts
The use of a core puller expands
the variety of concrete masonry units which can be produced on a
concrete products machine.
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Parts - (1) Forklift Chain Style Rack Conveyors
and (2) Video-Standard Vibrator Assembly |
Disaster
Protection with Concrete Masonry
Wind can be devastating, whether it is the unpredictable fury of a
tornado or the wide spread damage of a hurricane...fortunately, properly
constructed reinforced concrete masonry structures with concrete roofs
can provide a proven protective structure.
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All About OSHA
(Part 2 of 3)
The best way to be prepared for an
OSHA inspection is to continually stress the importance of safety in the
workplace. |

Product
Enhancement: BescoShear Motor Brakes
Low-inertia, multiple disc design, oil-shear "cushioning," and
advanced friction materials give smooth, precise stops with less stress
and wear on Besser-Matic® drive motors. |
Service Tip:
Preventive Maintenance for Electrical Panels and Graphic Display Units
"Cleanliness is the Best
Policy" when it comes to maintaining electrical equipment in a
concrete products facility. |

Building from a
Vision: Summit East
Have you ever thought about
building "a high tech, high-amenity commercial campus for
technology-driven businesses and their employees?" |

The Future of
Concrete Masonry: Spotlight Block
Spotlight Block - an alternative
way to produce half block |

Besser
Block Talk
13-5/8" (340 mm) and 15-5/8" (390 mm) Concrete Masonry Units |