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ll eyes are on the masons at the SPEC MIX We talked with several Mudslingers from different
Bricklayer 500® during the World of Concrete regions in North America to get a feel for the largest
Ain Las Vegas. To make it all happen it takes trade event in the world, the regionals leading to the
many SPEC MIX team members collectively and affec- National Championship, wrangling the next generation
tionately known as the Mudslingers. and masonry today.
Flying in from every corner of North America, from set
up to break down, they get it done. The undertaking is “OUR JOB IS TO PUT ON A REALLY GOOD
huge, the rewards better. The SMBL 500 regionals and SHOW WHETHER IT IS RAINY, HOT OR
the National Championship are just a part of what a WINDY. IT IS WHAT WE DO, WHAT WE
SPEC MIX team member does within the construction ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT. IT IS WHAT WE
industry to generate interest and pride in masonry. ARE THERE FOR.”
Those who work behind the scenes of the bricklaying - DAN NEUENS, SPEC MIX TERRITORY MANAGER
competitions are the same who work the forefront of the
masonry industry.

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