Canadian HBA taps Hanson Brick executive for service award
TORONTO, Ontario, May 15, 2006
- The Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association recently bestowed its Award of Honour on Hanson Brick's Canadian Vice President Commercial, Frank Buck, for his commitment to forwarding the association's mission.
"Frank is a great supporter of the association and industry through his service on the GTHBA Board and Associates Council," said Stephen Dupuis, GTHBA executive vice president. "We appreciate his tireless work on behalf of our industry."
Each year, the Canadian Home Builders' Association recognizes one home builder and one non-home builder member for their service through its local HBAs. Buck received the award with Patrick O'Hanlon of Kylemore Communities at the annual Industry Luncheon in April.
Buck, who joined Hanson Brick in 1999, has more than 25 years experience in sales and marketing for the building industry.
"I have a lot of fun working with the local home builders association, and I'm grateful for the vote of confidence," Buck said.
In addition to his four years on the GTHBA board, Buck has served as the emcee for the GTHBA Home Builder Awards and facilitates Hanson Brick's marketing partnership and corporate sponsorship.
"At Hanson we stress the importance of being a partner with the people who use our products," said Charlie Ward, executive vice president, commercial for Hanson Brick. "Frank's service with his local home builders association epitomizes that ethic."
In addition to receiving awards, both winners had the opportunity to meet John Tory, the distinguished leader of the Ontario Conservative Party. Tory served as the keynote speaker.
Established in 1921, the GTHBA represents a full cross-section of the industry, consisting of home builders, developers, renovation contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, service, professional and financial firms, and is affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders' Associations.
Hanson Brick is North America's largest brick manufacturer, with approximately 1,600 employees and operations across the United States and Canada. The company provides its customers with superior selection and service, offering more than 1,000 styles of brick in five regional brick collections. Hanson Brick is based in Charlotte, N.C.
Hanson Brick is part of Hanson, one of the world's largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. Hanson produces aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks.
Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents. Heidelberg has leading positions in concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates.
Further information on Hanson can be found at na.hansonbrick.com
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