October 08, 2007 6:00 PM CDT

Mike Hendrickson Wins the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Minnesota Regional

By SPEC MIX®, Inc.

Mason Mike Hendrickson, with Rice Lake Construction, Deerwood, MN, is going to the National by winning the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Minnesota Regional hosted by TCC Materials, Inc., a SPEC MIX licensee for the Minnesota area. The
Regional was held on October 6, at the St. Paul, MN, facility of TCC Materials, and drew masons from the state and surrounding region.

It was a big day for Rice Lake Construction, as Mike and his tender Shane Barclay laid 530 brick to lead the pack. Shad Fredman and his tender Alan Gerner, with Hollenback and Nelson Inc., Minneapolis, MN, won the TOP CRAFTSMAN award and 2nd 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 Minnesota Regional Results:

Mason: Mike Hendrickson
Tender: Shane Barclay
Brick Count: 530
Company: Rice Lake Construction
Location: Dearwood, MN

Mason: Shad Fredman
Tender: Alan Gerner
Company: Hollenback and Nelson Inc.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Mason: Shad Fredman
Tender: Alan Gerner
Company: Hollenback and Nelson Inc.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Mason: Dave Greske
Tender: Dave Jones
Company: Stretar Masonry
Location: Duluth, MN

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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.