August 27, 2007 6:30 PM CDT

Ray McDermott wins the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Denver Regional

By SPEC MIX®, Inc.

Ray McDermott, with Selway Masonry, Lakewood, CO, is going to the National by winning the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Denver Regional hosted by QUIKRETE Denver, a SPEC MIX licensee for the Colorado region. The Regional was held on August 25, at the Denver, CO, facility of QUIKRETE, and drew masons from several cities in the state.

It was a big day for Selway Masonry, as Ray and his tender Leo Mullen laid 522 brick to lead the pack. Gilberto Madera, with Fischbach Masonry, Lakewood, CO, and his tender Jesus Madera won the TOP CRAFTSMAN award and 3rd place. The first place winner moves on to the Nationals held on January 23, at the 2008 World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 Chicago Regional Results:

Mason: Ray McDermott
Tender: Leo Mullen
Brick Count: 522
Company: Selway Masonry
Location: Denver, CO

Mason: Gilberto Madera
Tender: Jesus Madera
Company: Fischbach Masonry
Location: Denver, CO

Mason: Erick Hermosillo
Tender: Gerardo Tarango
Company: Eatherton Masonry
Location: Denver, CO

Mason: Gilberto Madera
Tender: Jesus Madera
Company: Fischbach Masonry
Location: Denver, CO

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SPEC MIX®, Inc. is a national licensor of high quality, factory produced cementitious products for the construction industry. SPEC MIX®, Inc. manufacturers utilize computerized batching equipment and the finest materials to ensure total quality control throughout each project. SPEC MIX®, Inc. also offers various patented silo systems to maximize a contractor's proficiency and safety rating. For more information about SPEC MIX®, Inc., please visit www.specmix.com.