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iQ Power Tools Joins as a Platinum Partner in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that iQ Power Tools has joined the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Platinum Level. iQ Power Tools' leadership in developing innovative, dustless cutting solutions demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing job site safety and efficiency within the masonry industry.

“Joining the MCAA is an incredible opportunity for us to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the industry’s top masonry professionals. At iQ Power Tools, our mission has always been to elevate jobsite safety, efficiency, and innovation,” said Melissa Jures, iQ Power Tools Global Sales Director. “Partnering with the MCAA allows us to support contractors with the education, tools, and resources they need to build smarter and safer than ever before.”

iQ Power Tools is an industry leader in manufacturing professional-grade power tools with fully integrated, waterless dust collection systems. Their mission is to build tools that save lives by eliminating silica dust from the job site and creating a safer work environment. Their key products include a line of dry-cut masonry saws, tile saws, and HEPA dust extractors designed to capture up to 99.5% of dust at the source, saving contractors time and money.

"We are thrilled to welcome iQ Power Tools to the Masonry Alliance Program," said Anelise Stobbe, MCAA Relationship Manager. "Their mission to build tools that lessen silica dust exposure aligns perfectly with our core value of fostering a safe work environment. Their innovative technology will be a major benefit to our members and the entire industry, and we look forward to a productive and strong partnership."

The Masonry Alliance Program is structured into four tiers: Cornerstone, Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Benefits such as event attendance, advertising in MASONRY Magazine, sponsorships, content development, and more are exclusive to the 70 companies within this program.

About iQ Power Tools: At iQ Power Tools, we take extreme pride in our products as well as our customer's experience with those products. The iQ Team brings years of combined experiences to enable us to accurately anticipate customer requests, be proactive, and deliver necessary service quickly and efficiently. At the core of our innovation is our drive to meet customer's expectations and needs. We strive to continue improving upon our products and services to better support our customers. You are the reason we continue to push the envelope and create new and unique tools for our industry.

“Masons rely on tools that deliver precision, performance, and durability, and that’s exactly what iQ Power Tools is built on.” said Scott Craft, iQ Power Tools General Manager. “Our dry-cutting technology eliminates slurry, improves efficiency, and supports cleaner, healthier jobsites. Being part of the MCAA strengthens our commitment to providing practical solutions that help contractors work faster, cleaner, and more profitably.”

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 iQ Power Tools, please visit: iQ's website.
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