PRESS RELEASE For the first time since 1988, the EPA is revising the New Source Performance Standard for allowable emissions. They are including wood burning fireplaces in this revision and have created a test and certification program for every type of wood burning fireplace including masonry. According to EPA, by 2012, all wood burning fireplaces …
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Appian Stone Werks Selects Whitacre Greer 6x9x2-1/4 Old World Cobble for Driveway
Chicago-area hardscape installer Appian Stone Werks, Addison, IL used Whitacre Greer Old World Cobbled 6×9 pavers for this terrific residential driveway application. In the greater Chicago area Whitacre Greer pavers are available from Town & Country Landscape Supply. Old World Cobbled pavers are genuine dry-pressed, fired-clay brick pavers. They are resistant to damage due to freeze-thaw and …
Clear Skies Unlimited / Whitacre Greer Reach Distrbituion Agreement for HearthCat Technology for Clean Burning Fireplaces
Whitacre Greer is pleased to have reach a distribution agreement with Clear Skies Unlimited for Clear Skies’ HearthCat technology for the masonry new construction market. HearthCat technology reduces PM2.5 fireplace emissions below the EPA voluntary program Phase 2 level of 5.1 g/kg. HearthCat will be distributed through firebrick distributors nationwide for new masonry fireplace construction. Please contact Colby …
Summit County Metro Parks Select Whitacre Greer Old World Cobbled Pavers for Nature Realm
The Metro Parks Serving Summit County has selected and installed Whitacre Greer Old World Cobbled pavers for an addition to the FA Seiberling Nature Realm facility. The pavers, 4x8x2-1/4, 6x6x2-1/4 and 8x8x2-1/4 in natural browns and grays, are arranged in a repeating pattern providing the appearance of historic cobble stones. The pavers were first used at the park …
Cason Builders Supply / Minnesota Brick and Tile Work to Specify and Supply Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers on Harrah's Cherokee, NC Casino
, NC casino is the most recent gaming property to select Whitacre Greer Boardwalk pavers for its renovation. Completion of the project is expected in 2012. Harrah”s joins the , Atmore, AL; the , Pittsburgh, PA and the , Mont-Tremblant, Quebec in its selection of the long and linear Boardwalk Paver. Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. Whitacre Greer …
Third Annual Surplus Sale Set For June 12th
Whitacre Greer’s third annual Surplus Day Sale will be held Saturday, June 12th at the plant at 1400 South Mahoning Ave, Alliance, OH. Surplus pavers and firebrick, overruns and off color material will be available to visitors on a first come, first served basis. A wide variety of paver sizes and colors will be available for …
Mahan Rykiel Associates Selects Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers for San Juan Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center
Mahan Rykiel Associates – Landscape Architects chose Whitacre Greer Boardwalk clay paving brick for the Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel, San Juan. The Boardwalk pavers, a blend of shades 52 Majestic, 53 Cimmerian and 54 Chocolate surround a roof deck pool located on the fourth floor. Belair Road Supply, Whitacre Greer’s Baltimore-area distributor assisted with the specification of …
Historic Photos of Whitacre Greer Waynesburg Plant
The Whitacre Engineering Company, Canton, OH discovered these photos of the Whitacre Greer Company’s Waynesburg plant and was kind enough to share them with us. Click on the photograph for a higher resolution image. Throughout its history the Whitacre Greer Company and its predecessors have manufactured a wide range of fired-clay products including hollow tile as pictured below. J.J. …
Whitacre Greer Recognizes Commitment to Safety After Two Years without Lost Time Accident
In recent months Whitacre Greer recognized the efforts of all employees” commitment to safety following more than two years without a lost time accident. October 2009 marked two years without a lost time accident. In commemoration of the achievement employees received their choice of either a jacket or pull over fleece featuring the Whitacre Greer logo …
Ratio Architects Select Whitacre Greer Pavers for IU Memorial Stadium Project
Indianapolis-based Ratio Architects recently used an attractive blend of Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-1/4 and 8x8x2-1/4 pavers in their Indiana University Memorial Stadium building addition. The pavers feature chamfered edges and spacing lugs and include shades 32 Antique, 42 Cinnamon, 50 Ivory, 53 Cimmerian and 54 Chocolate. Edgewood Building Supply supplied the pavers to the Bloomington, IN project. Thank you Ratio and Edgewood …