Jeff H Farmakes


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SPEC MIX LLC


Employee - 1980- Current

SPEC MIX® is your source for high quality factory produced cementitious products for the masonry industry. From mortars for brick, block, stone and restoration work to stucco to core-fill grouts mixes in 80 & 3,000 pound bags...


Canadian Mason Mario Alves Wins the 2019 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship in Las Vegas

In front of the largest crowd in the 17-year history of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship, Mason Mario Alves of A & M Masonry in Hamilton, Ontario won big.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Arizona Regional will be held in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® East Tennessee Regional will be held in Knoxville, TN on Saturday, October 27, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® South Texas Regional will be held in San Antonio, TX on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Northeast Regional will be held in Towanda, PA on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Tennessee Regional will be held in Dickson, TN on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® North Carolina Regional will be held in Gold Hill, NC on Friday, October 12, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® North Texas Regional will be held in Dallas, TX on Thursday, October 11, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Alberta Regional will be held in Edmonton, AB on Friday, October 5, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Virginia Regional will be held in Manassas, VA on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® California Regional will be held in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Wisconsin Regional will be held in Menasha, WI on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Quebec Regional will be held in Montreal, QC on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Pennsylvania Regional will be held in Crum Lynne, PA on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Oklahoma Regional will be held in Norman, OK on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Washington Regional will be held in Seattle, WA on Friday, September 14, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Missouri Regional will be held in Fenton, MO on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Louisiana Regional will be held in Metairie, LA on Friday, September 7, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Colorado Regional will be held in Denver, CO on Friday, September 7, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Ontario Regional will be held in Waterloo, ON on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Illinois Regional will be held in Frankfort, IL on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® British Columbia Regional will be held in Surrey, BC on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Utah Regional will be held in West Jordan, UT on Friday, August 10, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Ohio Regional will be held in Cincinatti, OH on Friday, August 3, 2018.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® REGIONAL

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Florida Regional will be held in Panama City, FL on Friday, June 1, 2018.

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MASONRY MADNESS® Day Draws Record Crowd At World Of Concrete Trade Show

The energy was palpable at the 2018 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. The greatest attraction was outside in the Bronze Lot on Wednesday, January 24th for MASONRY MADNESS® Day.

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David Chavez wins the 2018 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship

In front of the largest crowd in the 16-year history of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship, David Chavez of Ranch Masonry in Houston, TX claimed the crown “World’s Best Bricklayer.”

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The End of the Regional Season is in Sight

July 22nd marked the start of the 2017 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional Series of qualifying competitions in Piney Flats, Tennessee.

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Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Arizona?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Arizona Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Phoenix, Ariz. on Friday, November 3, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in South Texas?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® South Texas Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Houston, Texas on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Louisiana?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Louisiana Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Metairie, La. on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in New England?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® New England Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Fairfield, N.J. on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in North Texas?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® North Texas Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in North Carolina?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® North Carolina Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Twelve Down, Twelve to Go!

July 22nd marked the start of the 2017 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional Series of qualifying competitions, and there are only 12 more Regionals to go this year!

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Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Alberta?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Alberta Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Edmonton, Alta. on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in West Tennessee?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® West Tennessee Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Dickson, Tenn. on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Virginia?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Virginia Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Manassas, Va. on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Missouri?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Missouri Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Fenton, Mo. on Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Oklahoma?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Oklahoma Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Quebec?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Quebec Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Montreal, Que. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in California?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® California Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Sacramento, Calif. on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Pennsylvania?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Pennsylvania Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Crum Lynne, Pa. on Thursday, September 21, 2017.

Five down, 19 to go!

Five down, 19 to go! See who’s heading to Vegas for the 2018 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship!

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Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Washington?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Washington Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Seattle, Wash. on Friday, September 15, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Florida?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Florida Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Panama City, Fla. on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Colorado?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Colorado Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Englewood, Colo. on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Illinois?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Illinois Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Addison, Ill. on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Ontario?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Ontario Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Waterloo, O.N. on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in British Columbia?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® British Columbia Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Surrey, B.C. on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Wisconsin?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Wisconsin Regional bricklaying competition will be held in New Berlin, Wisc. on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Utah?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Utah Regional bricklaying competition will be held in West Jordan, Utah on Friday, August 11, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in Ohio?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Ohio Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, August 5, 2017.

Who Will Be the Best Bricklayer in East Tennessee?

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® East Tennessee Regional bricklaying competition will be held in Piney Flats, Tenn. on Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Get Ready…The 2017 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional Series is Set!

Starting on July 22nd in East Tennessee the 2017 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional Series of qualifying competitions will kick off the 24-stop North American tour.

Matt Cash wins the 2017 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship

North Carolina bricklayer Matt Cash took first place and the title “World’s Best Bricklayer” at the 15th Anniversary of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship.

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Over the last 14 years much of the buzz in the masonry industry was centered on one simple question, who is the “World’s Best Bricklayer?”

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See the Best Bricklayer in Tennessee Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Tennessee bricklaying competition is being held in Dickson, Tennessee, on Friday, October 28th, 2016 at 1:00 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in British Columbia Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — British Columbia bricklaying competition is being held in Surry, British Columbia, on Thursday, October 27th, 2016 at 3:00 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Virginia Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Virginia bricklaying competition is being held in Manassas, Virginia, on Thursday, October 27th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Alberta Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Alberta bricklaying competition is being held in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, October 21st, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in North Carolina Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — North Carolina bricklaying competition is being held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Dallas Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Texas (Dallas) bricklaying competition is being held in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in New Jersey Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — New Jersey bricklaying competition is being held in Clinton, New Jersey, on Thursday, October, 13th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Arizona Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Arizona bricklaying competition is being held in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, October, 13th, 2016 at 6:30 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Illinois Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Illinois bricklaying competition is being held in Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at 12:00 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Oklahoma Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Oklahoma bricklaying competition is being held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Ontario Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Ontario bricklaying competition is being held in Waterloo, Ontario, on Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 at 5:00 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Louisiana Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Louisiana bricklaying competition is being held in Metairie, Louisiana, on Friday, September 30th, 2016.

See the Best Bricklayer in Pennsylvania Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Pennsylvania bricklaying competition is being held in Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 at 2:30 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Quebec Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Quebec bricklaying competition is being held in Montreal, Quebec, on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 at 5:00 PM.

2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Regional winners to-date

Well it’s ON, the 2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional qualifier events are happening all over North America.

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See the Best Bricklayer in Houston Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Texas bricklaying competition is being held in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Wisconsin Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Wisconsin bricklaying competition is being held in New Berlin, Wisconsin, on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 12:00 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Colorado Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Colorado bricklaying competition is being held in Littleton, Colorado, on Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Oregon Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Oregon bricklaying competition is being held in Tualatin, Oregon, on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 at 3:00 PM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Utah Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Utah bricklaying competition is being held in West Jordan, Utah, on Friday, August 19th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Ohio Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Ohio bricklaying competition is being held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Florida Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Florida bricklaying competition is being held in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 5th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

See the Best Bricklayer in Missouri Crowned

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Missouri bricklaying competition is being held in St. Louis, Missouri, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM.

2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional Scheduled Announced

The official schedule for the 2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional Qualifier Events has been released.

Tuttle wins “WORLD’S BEST BRICKLAYER” title

Mason Scott Tuttle from Utah, took first place overall at this “World Series of Bricklaying,” with a brick count of 775.

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See the Masonry Innovations & Workforce Development Zone at WOC

Take part in 10 different live, hands-on learning demonstrations at the the Masonry Innovations & Workforce Development Zone during MASONRY MADNESS® Day.

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The 2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Digital Magazine is out!

Get the official issue of the 2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship Magazine NOW!

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Regional qualifying Arizona competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Arizona Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Phoenix on Saturday, November 7, 2015.

Regional qualifying Alberta competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Alberta Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Calgary, on Friday, November 6, 2015.

Regional qualifying North Carolina competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The North Carolina Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, October 22, 2015.

Regional qualifying Texas competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Texas Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Dallas, on Thursday, October 22, 2015.

Regional qualifying British Columbia competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The British Columbia Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Surry, B.C., on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

Regional qualifying New England competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The New England Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Danielson, Conn., on Thursday, October 15, 2015.

Regional qualifying California competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The California Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday, October 10, 2015.

Regional qualifying Nashville competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Nashville Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Dickson, Tenn., on Friday, October 9, 2015.

Regional qualifying Ontario competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Ontario Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Waterloo, Ont., on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

Regional qualifying Oklahoma competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Oklahoma Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday, October 1, 2015.

Regional qualifying South Carolina competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The South Carolina Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Columbia, S.C., on Thursday, October 1, 2015.

Regional qualifying Washington competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Washington Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Seattle, on Saturday, September 26, 2015.

Regional qualifying Wisconsin competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Wisconsin Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in New Berlin, Wisc., on Thursday, September 24, 2015.

Regional qualifying Pennsylvania competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Pennsylvania Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Crum Lynne, Pa., on Thursday, September 24, 2015.

Regional qualifying Colorado competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Colorado Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Denver, on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

Regional qualifying Illinois competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying”

The Illinois Regional qualifying competition for the “World Series of Bricklaying” will be held in Addison, Ill., on Friday, September 18, 2015.