Business Briefs

KIRK DUFF, an employee of Brenneco Fire Protection, Inc., Flora, recently competed in ABC National Craft Champi onships in Puerto Rico, as a fire sprinkler fitter.

A field of 135 craft professionals competed in 11 different craft areas during this year's contest. Competitors first took an intense, twohour written exam and then competed in daylong "handson" craft projects.

"We are honored to provide these craft professionals with the opportunity to demonstrate their high-quality workmanship, technical knowledge and safe work practices," said 2008 ABC National Chairman Bill Fairchild. "These craft professionals are the best-of-thebest and show us that there is a bright future ahead for ABC and the U.S. construction industry."