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World Center for Concrete Technology WCCT Officially Opens Leaders from the concrete and concrete
products industries, government and education celebrated the grand
opening of The World Center for Concrete Technology (WCCT), in Alpena,
Michigan 4 – 5 August 2000.
William P. Harris II
(seventh person from right), cuts the ribbon, officially opening the
World Center for Concrete Technology. Other participants of the concrete
products industry represented the WCCT Partner's Council, Alpena
Community College, the World Center for Concrete Technology and National
Concrete Masonry Association. The WCCT officially opened for tours after a well attended ribbon cutting ceremony. Visitors were guided on tours of Harris Hall, the $7 million research and educational facility containing the WCCT. Visitors were impressed by the 42,360 square feet (3897 square meters) facility, which contains classrooms, a computer lab, testing facility and a fully operational Besser equipped concrete products production plant. The highlight of the tour occurred when the plant began producing column block. "The combined efforts of state, federal, private and corporate interests have fueled a great institution in WCCT. WCCT is truly a facility for the next millennium of learning more about all aspects of concrete technology," stated Mike Wojno, WCCT grand opening guest, Partners Council member and regional vice president of Oldcastle APG. Mission of the WCCT Advancing the interests of the concrete and concrete products industries including block, cementitious materials, pipe, precast, prestress and ready mix through specialized services is the mission of the WCCT. These services include: • workforce training, development and certification programs • confidential research • certified testing facilities • academic degree programs Alpena Community College has a reputation in Concrete Technology, earned by over 40 years of employee training through the Blockmakers Workshop® series and more than 30 years of graduating highly skilled men and women through the Concrete Technology degree program. The WCCT is building on this foundation to meet a broader range of industry needs.
Visitors observe as the plant begins operation.
The WCCT is the new home for the award winning Blockmakers Workshops®. More than 11,350 students from all over the globe have benefited from the instruction offered. The facilities of the WCCT provide for an expanded course selection including Specialty Products and Preventive Maintenance. The 2000 – 2001 Blockmakers schedule is included with this Besser Block. Register via mail, fax or by visiting www.besser.com/training. Lake State University
Articulation Agreement WCCT Partnership Find out how the WCCT can benefit you by contacting Jim Hayford, 989.356.9021, extension 7404 or via e-mail, hayfordj@alpena.cc.mi.us. |
