미국 콘크리트 파이프 협회(ACPA)는 연구 및 교육 재단 혜택 금액으로 140만 달러가 연례 기금 경매에 제기되었다고 발표했다.

이번 연례기금으로 ACPA에 새롭게 지원한 인재를 채용하고, 캐스트 콘크리트 파이프 및 상자 산업의 장기적인 경쟁력을 지원하는 것도 포함했다. 이번 지원으로 ACPA는 연구 및 교육 임무를 계속하겠다는 입장을 밝혔다.

 

 

 

Today, the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) announced that more than $140,000 was raised at its annual fundraising auction, benefitting the ACPA Research & Education Foundation. The auction took place during the Association's annual convention held at the Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, Fla., on March 15-17, 2015.

 

The record haul of $140,906 will enable the ACPA Research & Education Foundation to continue its mission of supporting the long-term competitiveness of the precast concrete pipe and box culvert industry in the United States, including the thousands of men and women employed in and supported by the industry.

 

"The funds raised at this year's auction will allow the Foundation to conduct important structural and materials research that will ensure that concrete pipe remains the product of choice used in America's vast network of sewers and culverts," said Matt Childs, ACPA president. "We will also use the funds to educate the engineering community on the many advantages of using the most durable and resilient drainage pipe on the market."

 

Thirty organizations from both within and outside the industry donated items to the auction, while dozens of bidders enjoyed a friendly rivalry competing for the work-related items and other articles of value. Several associate members also contributed high-value items prized by the bidders, including loads of cement. Equipment, entertainment and vacation donations were likewise sold off to the winning bidders.

[출처 = Water World / 2015년 4월 13일]