Making proper landscape retaining wall construction even easier and more accessible.
Minneapolis, MN. October 25, 2010 – The Allan Block Retaining Wall Company of Minneapolis, MN has entered into a cooperative marketing agreement with Strata Systems, Inc. of Atlanta, GA to market and promote the use of Strata’s geogrid reinforcement as part of Allan Block’s Small Grid Program. This agreement will facilitate distribution of the product through Allan Block’s global network of licensed concrete producers.
“At Allan Block, we believe in supporting our products as they move into the market, through a variety of specialized programs,” commented Chad Julius, Senior Engineer with Allan Block. “By partnering with Strata Systems and through our ever expanding producer network we are able to provide another quality program to ensure proper retaining wall construction.”
“We are excited about this new opportunity to provide Allan Block’s Small Grid Program” said David Butchart, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Strata Systems. “This program allows Strata to provide a one stop shop for a full range of products for segmental walls to Allan Block Producers. Many producers are already long time customers of Strata and this just completes the package we can offer.”
About Allan Block Corporation
Allan Block is a patented, interlocking, concrete block that entered the market over 20 years ago. Since 1986, the product and the company have grown to become a leader in the field of mortarless concrete block construction. Today we have over 40 manufacturers licensed throughout North America. In addition, our product has moved overseas and we now produce block in Australia, Guatemala, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Taiwan and Trinidad. Allan Block is dedicated to being a customer and service orientated company. With this in mind, we are committed to providing superior products with exceptional service to make the Allan Block system a product you can trust.
About Strata Systems Inc.
Strata has been a leader in providing Stratagrid soil reinforcement to the Segmental Retaining Wall industry for many years. Geogrid is an important component used in engineered wall construction. Strata’s state of the art manufacturing and research facilities provides the industry with the highest quality geogrids available. Strata has over 150 years of combined experience in reinforced earth structures and their engineering staff is available to provide technical support for the most complicated applications. Strata’s management is actively involved in NCMA, GMA, TRB, ASSHTO and other industry associations. Along with Allan Block, Strata was instrumental in the development of the new SRWall 4.0 software. Managers are regionally located to provide sales and marketing support to Allan Block’s Producers and Distributors. The Sleeve-It™ fence post foundation system along with StrataTex geotextiles and StrataWeb cellular confinement system are also products from Strata.
Prestigious Authorization Demonstrates Commitment to High-Quality Lifelong Learning
Minneapolis, October 4th, 2010 – The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Allan Block Corporation the prestigious Authorized Provider status. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The recognition period extends for five years, and includes all programs offered or created during that time.
“Allan Block is proud of our education programs which train hundreds of contractors and engineers each year as an important step in advancing the segmental block industry. Our training programs cover everything from planning and design to proper installation so that every Allan Block project can provide the best site solution possible,” stated Chad Julius, AB Education Program Manager. Julius added, “Our continued partnership with IACET is a demonstration of our commitment to lifelong learning and high standards for all of our programs, and we are very pleased to be part of such a prestigious organization as well as an elite group of organizations that offer excellent continuing education and training programs.”
“We are pleased to have Allan Block continue as a member of the Authorized Provider organization,” stated Karen Brown, President of IACET and Senior HR Manager of Nuclear Power at Shaw Group in Massachusetts. Brown added, “Allan Block is part of the nearly 650 organizations around the globe that have had their programs vetted by third-party experts in continuing education to ensure the highest possible standards are met.”
In order to achieve Authorized Provider status, Allan Block completed a rigorous application process, including a review by an IACET site visitor, and successfully demonstrated adherence to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard addressing the design, development, administration, and evaluation of its programs. Allan Block has pledged its continued compliance with the Standard, and is now authorized to continue using the IACET name and Authorized Provider logo on promotional course material. In addition, Allan Block is now linked to the IACET web site and is recognized as offering the highest quality continuing education and training programs.
Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed throughout the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project.
About IACET: The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is a non-profit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. IACET is the only standard-setting organization approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for continuing education and training. The ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard is the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide. For more information, please visit www.iacet.org or call 703-506-3275
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Ultimate Design Tool for Segmental Retaining Walls Now Available from Allan Block® – AB Walls 10
3/11/2010 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Allan Block has completely redesigned their segmental retaining wall design software and made it the most powerful and user-friendly retaining wall design software on the market. AB Walls 10 is a comprehensive design tool which outputs professional quality construction drawings, along with the technical support data. This program allows designers to transfer a conceptual layout from a site plan to a complete wall solution and then export to various CADD software programs.
The software continues to allow the designer to generate elevation, plan and multiple cross sectional views of their retaining wall project. Additionally, its design capabilities include static and seismic calculations for internal, external and internal compound stability. AB Walls 10 can now take a designed wall project and print a complete package in one step making it an easy submittal to your client.
With this design software and methodology comes supporting documents like the AB Engineering Manual and Tech Sheets, as well as full technical support from the Allan Block Engineering Department.
Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed though out the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project.
Media Contact:
Allan Block Corporation,
Phone: 952-839-5309
Fax: 952-839-0013
Email: info@allanblock.com
http://www.allanblock.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Allan Block® has the first Eco-Friendly concrete retaining wall system available – AB Fieldstone
1/26/2010 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Allan Block Corporation is pleased to release the first Eco-Friendly mortarless concrete retaining wall system – the AB Fieldstone Collection®. Using recycled materials has allowed Allan Block to create a green retaining wall system that is safe for the environment and is able to use post consumer materials without taking away from the quality of the blocks.
With the look and appearance of natural stone, this system is sure to meet the aesthetic needs you have come to expect. The lightweight units install quicker and easier than natural stone and lock securely together to build small landscape walls up to large commercial retaining walls.
The AB Fieldstone Collection is available with different facing textures for the beautiful natural stone look, multiple size units to build patterned walls and is manufactured in several blended colors to match your existing landscape.
Green, Natural and Friendly is how we describe the AB Fieldstone product. Allan Block retaining wall systems, including AB Fieldstone, has available tools, programs and support. Visit allanblock.com for more details and to find the nearest distributor.
Allan Block Corporation is a leading provider of retaining wall systems for commercial, industrial, roadway and residential projects. With millions of square feet of retaining wall product installed throughout the world, Allan Block has the resources to deliver performance and quality to every project. We have the expertise to help you plan, design and build your next project.
Media Contact:
Allan Block Corporation,
Phone: 952-839-5309
Fax: 952-839-0013
Email: info@allanblock.com
http://www.allanblock.com
For information on how to plan design and build Allan Block Segmental Retaining Walls and Allan Block Courtyard Walls go to
www.allanblock.com
