Kirk & Blum, Greensboro, N.C., a division of CECO Environmental Corp., has appointed Basic Machinery Co., Siler City, N.C., as its exclusive representative for dust collection systems, hoods and ductwork components sold to the brick industry. Working together, the two companies will help brick plants implement air pollution control plans, improve plant housekeeping, provide a good employee operating environment, and comply with or exceed state and federal emission standards.

For more information, contact Basic Machinery Co. at (888) 522-7420 or (919) 663-2244, fax (919) 663-2244, e-mail ceramic-sales@basicmachinery.com or visit http://www.basicmachinery.com. Kirk & Blum can be contacted by calling (336) 668-3773, faxing (336) 668-9779, e-mailing jfinn@kirkblum.com or visiting http://www.kirkblum.com.