PRESS RELEASE
5 November 2002

For more information contact:
Vicki Cripps, Blockmakers secretary
e-mail: crippsv@alpenacc.edu
Phone: 989.358.7238
Fax: 989.356.8776

The number of Master Blockmakers continues to increase as more Blockmaker Workshops^® are completed at the World Center for Concrete Technology in Alpena, Michigan.

Completing Master Blockmaker certification requirements in October 2002:

Timmy A. Kempton Krehling Industries	Jay J. Johnson Anchor Block Company
Pictured Above: Eric Krebs, left, and Jim Park, right, of Besser Company congratulate Timmy Kempton, center, on becoming a Master Blockmaker.	Pictured Above: Jim Park, right, of Besser Company congratulates Jay Johnson on becoming a Master Blockmaker.

Blockmakers Workshops originated in 1954 to assist in developing qualified professionals in the concrete products industry. The workshops are a joint partnership between in the new World Center for Concrete Technology, Alpena Community College and Besser Company. All Master Blockmakers have successfully completed five predetermined courses that prepare each individual in the efficient and effective production of quality concrete products.

To learn more about Blockmakers Workshops and how you can become a Master Blockmaker contact Vicki Cripps at the World Center for Concrete Technology at 989.358.7238 or visit the WCCT web site at www.wcct.net.