Besser Block 1st Quarter 2002

• Vision Becomes Reality: Thunder Bay Recreation Center
  Jesse Besser, the founder of Besser Company and ardent supporter of the Alpena community, had a vision for northeastern Michigan. He envisioned a place where people of all ages could go for fellowship and sports. In his opinion this type of interaction was a good way to build the community while also strengthening individuals.

• Dedication and a "Can Do" Attitude Equal Success
  Midwest Block & Brick 
  In 1983, when Pat Dubbert became part owner, president and chairman of the board of Midwest Block & Brick the company operated from a single location. Today, Midwest Products Group, Inc. acts as a holding company for six companies: Kirchner Block & Brick, Kienstra Block & Brick, Nattinger Materials, Mid-America Insulation, Midwest Block & Brick and Midwest Pre-Mix. The Midwest Products Group operates nine concrete products machines, seven of which are Besser machines.

• Concrete Masonry, A Proven Winner for Correctional Institutions
  Concrete masonry provides flexibility, durability, security and cost-competitiveness for correctional facilities. Design flexibility is achieved when building with concrete masonry units, which can be used for interior and exterior walls. A masonry wall can be easily adapted into a facility during construction.

• The Evolution of Segmental Retaining Wall Units
  During the past ten years, concrete segmental retaining wall (SRW) units have evolved into a significant part of the product mix of many concrete masonry manufacturing operations. The history and background of the growth of concrete segmental retaining wall units provide a blueprint for producers to use as they strive to improve company profitability by identifying future market trends and potential.

• Hospital de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
  Concrete Masonry Creates Dynamic Appearance: Located on the island of Gran Canaria, the largest of the Canary Islands belonging to Spain, the Hospital de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín is one of the most emblematic buildings in the region. 

• Capturing the South Texas Market
  In 1997 Southwest Concrete Products, L.P. was a rarity in the United States’ concrete masonry business – a pure, from the ground-up, start-up! Less than five years later the company has grown to become one of the dominant producers in south Texas. 

• Opportunities for Concrete Education Expand
  Since the World Center for Concrete Technology (WCCT) officially began operations on 4 August 2000, hundreds of industry professionals have walked through the doors and participated in the industry’s most complete training courses in the concrete products industry.

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

Besser Block 2nd Quarter 2000

• Concrete Masonry: Right on Target
  A recent USA Today poll found that Target is "in." It's the place to find the latest trends at the best prices.
• Trends in Packaging Concrete Masonry Units
  Besser Lithibar has been building strapping stations for concrete products for over 20 years.
• Besser Block Talk
  Ground Face Concrete Masonry Units
  Reveal the natural beauty of inner aggregates.