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The 2026 MCAA Annual Online Auction is Now Open ↗

Online Auction Less Than a Week Away!

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Two Month Rental of EZ Scaffold Hydraulic Mast Climber - Retail: $12,000; Opening Bid: $6,000
The Mason Contractors Association of America's fifth annual Online Auction is only a few days away! The Online Auction will be held Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00 AM EST.

The Online Auction is a great opportunity for you to purchase products for a fraction of the cost of retail while supporting the association and helping your company at the same time. Bid on new, name brand equipment for nearly half of the cost of retail! All proceeds support Mason Contractors Association of America programs.

Current products include:
Keep checking www.masoncontractors.org/auction for new additions.

The Mason Contractors Association of America would like to thank each company who donated items to the Online Auction. The MCAA appreciates your support of the industry!

Live bidding begins at 9:00 AM EST on Tuesday, March 3rd at www.masoncontractors.org/auction!
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