Heidelberg Materials Joins the Masonry Alliance Program at Platinum Level

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The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Heidelberg Materials North America has joined the Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Platinum Level. Heidelberg Materials North America is the 52nd company to join the MAP, further solidifying the program's commitment to innovation and excellence in the masonry industry.

“We are pleased to join the Masonry Alliance Program and look forward to the opportunity to work together to grow, promote, and advocate for the industry,” said Toby Knott, Heidelberg Materials Midwest Vice President of Cement Sales.

Heidelberg Materials North America, formerly known as Lehigh Hanson, is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt with more than 450 locations and 9,000 employees across North America. The company’s masonry cements are manufactured under controlled conditions, ensuring reliable and consistent performance from project to project. Their packaged Brixment and Flamingo Custom Colored masonry cements are sold through a network of dealers in the Northeastern, Southeastern, and Midwestern United States, as well as in Ontario, Canada.

"We are so excited to welcome Heidelberg Materials North America as a Platinum member of the Masonry Alliance Program. As one of the leading suppliers in the industry, they’re committed to offering a wide range of high-quality, reliable products that are essential to this industry. We’re looking forward to building upon this relationship and seeing the incredible impact they will have on the masonry industry,” said Todd Fredrick, MCAA Director of Development.

The Masonry Alliance Program is broken into four tiers: Cornerstone, Platinum, Gold, and Silver. The Cornerstone and Silver tiers both are filled with a waiting list. 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 Heidelberg Materials North America: Based in Irving, Texas, Heidelberg Materials North America is part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. At the center of our actions lies our responsibility for the environment. We are pioneers on the road to carbon neutrality and circular construction. We’re developing new, sustainable building materials as well as intelligent digital solutions.

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

For more information about Heidelberg Materials North America and their innovative products, please visit heidelbergmaterials.us.

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