Bon Tool Joins The Silver Tier Of Masonry Alliance Program

Words: Dan Kamys

Bon Tool, a global leader in the manufacturing of professional construction tools for the trowel trades, has joined the Silver Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program. Through this commitment, Bon Tool will receive unparalleled, exclusive access to the $33 billion masonry industry. 

“Bon Tool has been a longtime leader within the masonry industry. We look forward to expanding our support of the trade and in particular, the MCAA, through our involvement in the Masonry Alliance Program. We look forward to furthering our mutual interest in a growing and thriving masonry industry,” said John Bongiovanni, President of Bon Tool. 

Availability for verbal commitments in the Masonry Alliance Program is now open to any interested company. The MCAA has recently launched a dedicated website, masonryalliances.com, with full details on the program. Starting in 2024, the MAP replaces Strategic and Corporate Partnerships as the only way for active suppliers to remain involved in MCAA activities. 

“Bon Tool has been a longtime supporter of the MCAA and the industry. They are well-known by those who work in the field, and we look forward to helping to support and grow masonry workforce development efforts together through the Masonry Alliance Program,” said Todd Fredrick, MCAA Director of Development 

The Masonry Alliance Program is broken into four tiers: Cornerstone, Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Items such as event attendance, advertising in MASONRY Magazine, sponsorships, content development, and more will no longer be available to any company outside of the 70 within this program. 

About Bon Tool: Over more than six decades, Bon has grown to be a global leader in the manufacture of professional construction tools for the trowel trades. With a firm commitment to provide the best value and to maintain the highest standards of workmanship and customer care, Bon remains a trusted source in the industry.

About Mason Contractors Association of America: The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors in the $33 billion industry. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the trade by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.

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