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Environmental Protection Agency Considers Regulation of Masonry Fireplace Emissions
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is currently revising the 20-year old New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new residential wood heaters. The existing NSPS exempted masonry fireplaces as decorative elements.&n... Show Full Article
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Clear Skies Unlimited HearthCAT Technology Ready for EPA Revision of NSPS
Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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 pr... Show Full Article

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Appian Stone Werks Selects Whitacre Greer 6x9x2-1/4 Old World Cobble for Driveway
Monday, June 21, 2010
Chicago-area hardscape installer Appian Stone Werks, Addison, IL used Whitacre Greer Old World Cobbled 6x9 pavers for this terrific residential driveway application.   In the greater Chicago area Whitacre Greer pave... Show Full Article
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Clear Skies Unlimited / Whitacre Greer Reach Distrbituion Agreement for HearthCat Technology for Clean Burning Fireplaces
Thursday, June 03, 2010

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 ... Show Full Article

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Summit County Metro Parks Select Whitacre Greer Old World Cobbled Pavers for Nature Realm
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
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 brow... Show Full Article
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Cason Builders Supply / Minnesota Brick and Tile Work to Specify and Supply Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers on Harrah's Cherokee, NC Casino
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Harrah's Cherokee, 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.&nbs... Show Full Article
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Third Annual Surplus Sale Set For June 12th
Friday, March 26, 2010
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 pa... Show Full Article
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Mahan Rykiel Associates Selects Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers for San Juan Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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... Show Full Article
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Historic Photos of Whitacre Greer Waynesburg Plant
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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 i... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Recognizes Commitment to Safety After Two Years without Lost Time Accident
Friday, February 05, 2010
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... Show Full Article
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Ratio Architects Select Whitacre Greer Pavers for IU Memorial Stadium Project
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Indianapolis-based Ratio Architects recently used an attractive blend of Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-1/4 and 8x8x2-1/4 pavers in their Indiana U... Show Full Article
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NYS Concrete Masonry Association Donates Green Building Materials to Masonry Program
Friday, January 15, 2010
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Fred Azar Landscaping Tests Probst Paver Max and Clay Pavers
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21st, Fred Azar Landscaping personnel tested their new Probst Paver Laying Machine with Whitacre Greer fired-clay brick pavers.  A represen... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers Contribute to 2009 ILASLA Award Winning Projects
Friday, December 18, 2009
Two projects utilizing Whitacre Greer Boardwalk fired-clay pavers were recognized recently at the 2009 ILASLA Awards Banquet.  One, the Marion Street Streetscape Design featued 3x9x3 (WxLxH) shade 36 Red Sunset Cobbled Boardwalk pavers.  The other, Hope For  The Healing Planet featured... Show Full Article
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Casino de Mont-Tremblant / Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers Featured on Front Cover of December Issue The Landscape Architect Trades
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
The December issue of The Landscape Architect Trades features an outstanding installation of Whitacre Greer Boardwalk clay brick pavers.  The project, Casino de Mont-Tremblant, is located in the Quebec resort tow... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Tests Infiltration Rates of Permeable Boardwalk Paver and 4x8x2-1/4 Permeable Paver
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
November 2009 laboratory testing indicates that Whitacre Greer fired-clay Permeable Boardwalk and 4x8x2-1/4 Permeable pavers installed with a setting bed of ASTM No. 9 and base of No. 57 will adequately acce... Show Full Article
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School for Advance Segmental Paving offers Course for Clay Paver Installation
Friday, October 16, 2009
The School for Advanced Segmental Paving will hold its Foundation Skills for Clay Paver Construction ... Show Full Article
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Jeff Goodman Designs Uses Permeable Boardwalk Pavers in Wheaton Residence
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Jeff Goodman Designs chose Whitacre Greer Permeable Boardwalk clay pavers, 2-1/4x9x3, for this driveway in Wheaton, IL.  Installed on a permeable installation system the pavers allow water to penetrate the wearing surface and drain into the base material and surrounding soils.  Little or no... Show Full Article
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Columbus' Franklin Park Conservatory Opens Live Fire Cooking Theater
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The recently opened Live Fire Cooking Theater at Columbus, OH's Franklin Park Conservatory features all the elements necessary to enjoy the wonders of cooking over an open fire.  The herringbone fireplace and masonry bake oven... Show Full Article
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Margate City, NJ's Jerome Avenue Park First to Use Whitacre Greer Permeable Boardwalk Clay Brick Pavers
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Church Brick South / Rock Products supplied the Permeable Boardwalk Clay Brick Pavers to the Margate City, NJ project.  The pavers are 2-1/4-inches wide x 9-inches long x 3-inc... Show Full Article
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Clay Brick Paver Pattern Ideas Available from Whitacre Greer
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Whitacre Greer fired-clay brick pavers are available in sizes and shapes unique to the brick  industry.  Combine with a wide range of standard colors and the easy availability of custom blending, Whitacre Greer pavers provide limitless design flexibility.  Suggested clay brick pav... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Forty-series Pavers Have Solar Reflectance of Greather than 29
Monday, July 27, 2009
Recent testing by consulting engineeers CTL Group confirmed that Whitacre Greer 40-series pavers; shades 41 Caribbean, 42 Cinnamon, 43 Tangerine and 44 Mahogany; have a solar reflectance index of greater than 29.

Materials wit... Show Full Article
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Dayton's Wright State University First to Utilize Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-1/4 Permeable Clay Paver
Friday, July 03, 2009
Dayton, Ohio's Wright State University became the first to install Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-1/4 Permeable Clay Pavers in the project featured below.  The project utilizes a blend of Shades 53 Cimmerian and 54 Chocolate.  Landsc... Show Full Article
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Downtown Facelift, City crews repave Farmer's Market lot. The Alliance Review, June 1, 2009
Monday, June 01, 2009

 

By STEPHANIE UJHELYI

The Review

The city of Alliance is attempting to put its best foot forward during this second year of downtown concert events.

Recently, city officials accepted a bid for $33,000 from Central-Allied Enterprises ... Show Full Article

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Christy Webber Landscapes Shares Photos of Two Residential Projects Utilizing Whitacre Greer Pavers
Friday, May 29, 2009
Chicago-based Christy Webber Landscapes was kind enough to provide the following photos of two wonderful residential projects, each utilizing a distinctive Whitacre Greer clay paver.  Thanks Christy for sharing your work!

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Whitacre Greer Recognized by The Brick Industry Association for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Outstanding programs in environmental stewardship, and employee health and safety were honored recently by the Brick Industry Association at its annual meeting in Marco Island, Florida.

Whitacre Greer was one of three manufacturers recognized for exellence in environmental steward... Show Full Article
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2nd Annual Surplus Sale Announced
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday, June 6th from 8am to 2pm Whitacre Greer will hold its second annual surplus sale for area residents.  The hundred year old, Alliance, OH-based manufacturer supplies clay paving brick and firebrick to projects around the country.  Surplus-day sale items include material remaining f... Show Full Article
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Mariani Landscape Exhibit Encourages Visitors to 'Go Green'
Monday, April 27, 2009
Lake Bluff, IL landscape contractor, Mariani Landscape encouraged visitors to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show to 'Go Green.'  Whitacre Greer Perme... Show Full Article
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Outdoor Conceptions Completes Emory University Project with Whitacre Greer Emory Blend Vehicular Pavers
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Outdoor Conceptions of Cumming, Georgia provided the following photos of a fabulous installation of Emory Blend Whitacre Greer vehicular pavers.  The 4x8x2-3/4-inch dry-pressed pavers feature spacing lugs and a chamfered e... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Holds WGU for Returning Personnel
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Employees returning to Whitacre Greer following a six-week maintenance shutdown attended a one-day informational program appropriately named WGU by organizers.  The program, held offsite at the Alliance Area Chamber of ... Show Full Article
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University of Tennessee's Neyland Stadium Features 'The Volunteer Blend' by Whitacre Greer
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
2008 renovations to the University of Tennessee's Neyland Stadium included Whitacre Greer dry-pressed pavers.  The pavers, a blend of buff and gray straight edge pavers, has been appropriately named The Volunteer Blend by Whitacre Greer personnel.  Material for the project was supplied by <... Show Full Article
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February 2009 Featured Project - Marietta, Georgia Residence
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sean Murphy, Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture at Southeastern Engineering, Inc sent us this photo of a stunning pool and surround with Whitacre Greer Old World Cobbled pavers.  The project features a blend of Whitacre... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Products Featured in 2009 Hardscape Project Awards
Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Three projects featuring Whitacre Greer products were recognized January 17th at Hardscape North America 2009.  The projects were selected based on the following criteria: design (including use of color, shape, texture and pattern), quality of construction and craftmanship, compatibility with... Show Full Article

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Hardscape North America 2009 Nears
Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Hardscape North America 2009

Hardscape North America, the show for paver installation contract... Show Full Article

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Whitacre Greer Offers Custom Blends of Standard Paver Colors
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Searching for a specific color blend for your next clay paver project?  Whitacre Greer offers custom blending of standard colors to complement or contrast other site amenities.  Custom blends of standard Whitacre Greer dry-pressed pavers are used in all project types including residential, ... Show Full Article
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CSI Miami Films Portion of 'Gone Baby Gone' on Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
CSI Miami Season 7 Episode 8 'Gone Baby Gone' was partially filmed in Long Beach, California's Queensway Bay area.  The Queensway Bay is home to the first and most stunning Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Paver installation.  Utilizing four distinct paver colors the fired-clay paving brick mimic w... Show Full Article
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Bay Area Residence Features 6x6 and 6x9 Old World Cobbled Pavers from Whitacre Greer
Friday, November 14, 2008
Hardscaping plays an integral part in creating an inviting entrance and pool-side entertaining space in the Bay Area Residence. A classic material was chosen to complement the wall cladding and distinguish the home from others on the street. Clay pavers ranging from creamy off-white to l... Show Full Article
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Preliminary Results from Whitacre Greer Recycling Program Announced
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
September 22nd, Whitacre Greer implemented a recycling program for cardboard and plastic.  One month after beginning the program, Plant Engineer/EHS Manager John Miller reported that 747 pounds of plastic and 796 pounds of cardboard had been recycled.  Miller estimates that recycled ca... Show Full Article
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Paving Through History - A Short History of Brick Making in Stark County
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Repository, Sunday, April 15, 2001

Paving Through History

Wooster geologist tries to crack area's brick-making past
By Charita M. Goshay, Repository staff writer

Roller bearings weren't always the only game in town.
From the late 1800s th... Show Full Article
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Stark County History Paved In Brick
Friday, October 24, 2008
Whitacre Greer has a long history in the fired-clay products industry.  Following is a short history of the company's early years.

Whitacre began producing hollow building block and fire brick in Magnolia in 1891. That year, he and two partner... Show Full Article
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Maple Hill Project at The University of Arkansas Shows Versatility of Whitacre Greer Color Palette
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
E and R Studios provided the photo below of their Maple Hill project at The University of Arkansas.  Straight Edge Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-1/4 pavers were used to created this colorful layout.  Seven separate colors, including engraved shade 50 Ivory pavers, were combine, illustrating the... Show Full Article
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Hardscape North America Announces New Programs for Distributors and Specifiers
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Hardscape North America 2009, the show for hardscape contractors, is scheduled for January 14th-17th at Atlanta's Cobb Galleria Centre.  New programs for 2009 include sessions for distributors and specifiers of har... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Prepares for 2008/2009 Trade Show Season
Monday, September 15, 2008
Visit with distributor and Whitacre Greer personnel and learn more about the Permeable Boardwalk and other Whitacre Greer products at the following trade shows:
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Pizza Oven Constructed with Whitacre Greer Buff Firebrick
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ellwood City, PA project using 9x4-1/2x3-inch buff firebrick.  Thank you Brian for sharing photos of your project!

The Masonry Heater Association has wonderful resources for the design and construction of ... Show Full Article
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Creative Pavers, Inc., West Deptford, NJ Creates Inviting Space with Whitacre Greer Buckeye Blend Cobble
Friday, September 05, 2008

Creative Pavers, Inc., West Deptford, NJ, created the attractive patio and fireplace shown below.  The project features Whitacre Greer Buckeye Blend Cobbled pavers.  Whitacre Greer Buff Firebrick line the fireplace. &nb... Show Full Article

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Whitacre Greer Installs Permeable Boardwalk Paver Test Plot
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
August 29th, in an effort to test the durability of the recently released fired-clay Permeable Boardwalk Paver, Whitacre Greer installed a 300 ft2 test plot at the Alliance, OH manufacturing facility.  The test plot, positioned and sized to simulate a typical municipal cross... Show Full Article
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First Production of Permeable Boardwalk Paver Completed
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Samples of Whitacre Greer's new Permeable Boardwalk Paver are now available.  The Permeable Boardwalk Paver is a genuine fired-clay brick paver.  The paver's dimensions, 2-1/4-inches wide, 9-inches long, and 3-inches deep allow it to be installed in several bond patterns including:&nbs... Show Full Article
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Beech Creek Botanical Garden Recognizes Donors in Butterfly House Grand Opening
Thursday, August 07, 2008
In a July 27th ceremony directors of the Beech Creek Botanical Garden official opened the Beech Creek Butterfly House.  Donors to the project, including The Whitacre Greer Company, were recognized by Alliance Mayor Tony Middleton.  The Beech Creek Butterfly House features butterflies native... Show Full Article
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Fireplaces and Masonry Heaters Contribute to Points in NAHB Green Building Standard
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Properly designed masonry fireplaces and heaters can contributed four and six points respectively to the National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Standard.  Fireplaces with gasketed doors, outside combustion air, and a means of sealing the flue provide heat without compromis... Show Full Article
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Minerva, OH Selects Whitacre Greer Pavers for Phase II of Market Street Project
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Officials at the Village of Minerva selected a blend of Whitacre Greer dry-pressed brick pavers for phase two of the village's Market Street project.  Phase one, completed in August 2007, also used Whitacre Greer pavers.  Whitacre Greer, originally based in Waynesburg, OH, has considerable ... Show Full Article
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Sulphur Springs, TX Selects Whitacre Greer Pavers for Main Street Project
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sulphur Springs, TX city officials recently selected Whitacre Greer pavers for the city's Main Street project.  Distributor Metro Brick of Dallas will supply the material.  The vehicular pavers, over 10,000 ft2 of them, wil... Show Full Article
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Focus of Whitacre Greer July Employee Safety Talk
Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Stormwater pollution prevention was the topic of Whitacre Greer's July employee safety talk.  The information below was provided to all employees so that they may better understand the important roll stormwater management plays in reducing pollution and mitigating the effects of development o... Show Full Article

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Hardscape North America set for January 14-17
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The third annual Hardscape North America has been set for January 14Hardscape North America-17, 2009 at the Cobb G... Show Full Article
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Emory University Selects Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers for Dowman Drive Project
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Atlanta's Emory University has selected Whitacre Greer dry-pressed brick pavers for its Dowman Drive renovation.  Whitacre Greer Emory Blend 2-1/4x9x3 Boardwalk pavers have been selected for the vehicular areas of the streetscape project. ... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Prepares for 2008 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo
Friday, June 27, 2008
Mark your calendars today for the 2008 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.  Visit with Whitacre Greer sales personnel, Andy Karas, Mic McAfee and Colby DeHoff at booth number 428 and learn how Whitacre Greer fired-clay brick pavers can add t... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Supports Alliance Green Task Force's 'Fuel-Less Fridays'
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The Mayor's Green Task Force was created in 2007 by Mayor Toni Middleton with the goal of making Alliance, Ohio a community that is friendly to the environment.  To that end, the transportation sub-com... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Beveled Edge Pavers Perform Well in University of Pittsburgh Test
Thursday, June 19, 2008
In order to better understand the vibration exposure to wheelchair users when traveling over select sidewalk surfaces, testing partially funded by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, the Brick Ind... Show Full Article
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Static Coefficient of Friction of Whitacre Greer Dry-Pressed Brick Pavers Exceeds Access Board and OSHA Recommendations
Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that walking surfaces have a static coefficient of friction of 0.5. A research project sponsored by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) conducted tests with persons ... Show Full Article

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Fired-Clay Brick Pavements Featured in The Construction Specifer
Monday, June 16, 2008
With its strong product characteristics, clay brick pavements have been used for centuries.  This article describes the various brick paving systems available and when to use one over another.  Some systems are best to resist vehicular traffic, while others are more appropriate for pedestri... Show Full Article
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Oak Park, Illinois' Marion Street Streetscape is Gold Winner in 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards
Friday, June 13, 2008
June 12th the Brick Industry Association announced the winners of the 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards.  Among the winners was Oak Park, Illinois' Marion Street Streetscape featuring Whitacre Greer 3x9x3 shade 36 Red Sunset Boardwalk pavers.... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Clay Brick Pavers Can Contribute to LEED Credits
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Whitacre Greer fired clay brick pavers may contribute to LEED credits on your next project.  Many of Whitacre Greer's standard colors have a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)2 of 29 or greater making them eligible for LEED Credit SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect, non-roof.  Some Whitac... Show Full Article
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Jacksonville Chooses Whitacre Greer Clay Brick Pavers for Main Street Project
Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Design professionals for the city of Jacksonville, Florida recently chose Whitacre Greer pavers for the city's Main Street Project.  4x8x2-1/4 and 4x8x3-inch pavers in shades 30 Clear Red, 33 Dark Antique and 36 Red Sunset were selected for pedestrian and vehicular areas.  The pavers wil... Show Full Article

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Solar Reflectance Index of Whitacre Greer 30 Series Pavers Exceeds Requirements for USGBC LEED Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Recent testing of Whitacre Greer 30 series pavers revealed that Shades 30 Clear Red, 32 Antique, 33 Dark Antique and 36 Red Sunset meet USGBC LEED requirements for Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof with a solar reflectance values (SRI)2 of at least 29.  Credit 7.1 Heat Islan... Show Full Article
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Permeable Clay Boardwalk Paver Concept Unveiled
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Whitacre Greer is pleased to present a permeable clay paver concept based on the existing Boardwalk paver.  The 2-1/4x9x3-inch thick paver features void space of 11% and is designed for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.  When produced the unit will be available in W... Show Full Article
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Muhammad Ali Center Utilizes Whitacre Greer 6x6x2-1/4 Cimmerean Clay Brick Pavers
Tuesday, May 06, 2008

The recently constructed Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky features walks and plaza areas paved with Whitacre Greer 6x6x2-1/4-inch fired-clay brick pavers.  The pavers were selected by design professionals&nbs... Show Full Article

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Whitacre Greer to Exhibit at AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition
Tuesday, May 06, 2008

May 15-17 Whitacre Greer's extensive line of vacuum dry-pressed, fired-clay paving brick will be on display at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston.  Visit with knowledgeable&nb... Show Full Article

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University of Tennessee Selects Whitacre Greer Pavers for Neyland Stadium Renovation
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The University of Tennessee recently selected Whitacre Greer pavers for its Neyland Stadium renovation.  The Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-3/4-inch Straight Edge Pavers in Shades 52 Majestic, 53 Cimmerian and 54 Chocolate for the project are being supplied... Show Full Article
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Fairlawn Consulting Offers Training and Consultation for Hardscape Contractors
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Experience segmental paver installer and trainer, Greg Ambrose recently lauched Fairlawn Consulting.  Specializing in hands-on hardscape training, Fairlawn Consulting p... Show Full Article
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Solar Relfectance Index of Whitacre Greer Pavers Exceeds Guidelines for LEED Sustainable Sites Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Recent testing of Whitacre Greer 50 Series pavers, shades 50 Ivory, 52 Majestic, 53 Cimmerian & 54 Chocolate revealed that each color in the series has a solar reflectance index of greater than 29, making each eligible for LEED Credit Sustainable Sites 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof.  The i... Show Full Article
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Clay Pavers Featured in February 08 Masonry Magazine
Friday, March 21, 2008
'Beauty that Endures - A Look at the Enduring Value and Timeless Beauty of Genuine Clay Pavers' by the Brick Industry Association's Leroy Danforth was featured in the February 2008 Masonry magazine.  Discover the wonderful attributes of clay pavers and learn how they p... Show Full Article
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Town & Country Landscape Supply Welcomed as Master Distributor for Chicagoland
Friday, March 21, 2008

New for the 2008 hardscaping season, Town & Country Landscape Supply is now the master distributor for Whitacre Greer pavers in Chicagoland.  With multiple locations and an active sales staff, Town & Country is well positioned to... Show Full Article

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Whitacre Greer Supplies Cobbled Boardwalk Pavers for Oak Park, Illinois Marion Street Renovation
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Bluestone sidewalks, granite curbs, gutter and planters and Whitacre Greer Cobbled 3 x 9 x 3 Shade 36 Boardwalk pavers were harmoniously blended by The Lakota Group in the creation of this fabulous space.  The installation was comp... Show Full Article
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Whitacre Greer Products Featured in Hardscape Award Winners
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Friday, February 29th, two projects utilizing Whitacre Greer pavers were honored ... Show Full Article
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