Acme Brick Company is an American manufacturer and distributor of brick and masonry-related construction products and materials. Founder, George E. Bennett (October 6, 1852–July 3, 1907), chartered the company in Alton, Illinois as the 'Acme Pressed Brick Company' on April 17, 1891. The company grew to become the largest American-owned brick manufacturer by the mid-20th century and was the first of its type to offer a 100-year limited guarantee to its customers. Acme Brick Company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. on August 1, 2000.
DFW values its employees which is why the Airport invests in their safety, health and well-being. DFW leaders recognize that to maintain our position as an industry leader and model corporate citizen, we must recruit, engage and retain the best people. A high-quality working environment is integral to our long-term success.
DFW's People practices include:
Health & Wellness - DFW encourages employees to embrace a healthy lifestyle at work and home through its wellness program and health benefits.
Total Rewards - Total Rewards represents the pay, benefits and programs DFW employees receive. DFW continues to evaluate the Total Rewards program to learn how DFW can best create greater value for the Airport and its employees.
Safety - Safety is integral to our success at DFW. Collaborative safety initiatives include risk management, public safety, airfield safety, wildlife management and many other programs.
Diversity - An inclusive environment creates an atmosphere where the contributions of individuals of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are recognized and valued.
Acme moves its headquarters to 824 Monroe Street in Fort Worth.
1912 Bennett Plant is retooled for stiff-mud operation.
Acme acquires Denton Pressed Brick Company.
1913 Acme moves its headquarters to the First National Bank Building at 7th and Houston streets, in Fort Worth.
1914 While closed for renovation, Acme's Denton Plant catches fire and burns.
1916 Houston, San Antonio, and West Texas sales offices open.
George Bennett's son Walter, 29, is elected president.
1918 Stiff-mud machinery installed at Denton.
1919 Acme's headquarters move to the Neil P. Anderson Building, at 7th and Taylor in Fort Worth.
Acme sells 16 million brick from Bennett and Denton Plants.
Walter Bennett buys a 120-acre tract for Acme in Perla, AR.
1921 First brick are shipped from Acme's new Perla Plant.
1923 Acme merges with Fort Smith Brick and Tile.
1924 Acme buys American Brick and Tile, with plants in Oklahoma City and Cleveland, OK.
1925 Acme begins construction of new brick plant in Tulsa, OK.
1926 Acme buys the Atchinson Brick Works, which becomes Perla Plant No. 2.
Strategic partnership is established with Elgin-Standard Brick Company, lasting until 1964.
Acme buys Arkansas Brick and Tile, adding plants in Perla, Malvern, Pine Bluff (closed 1929) and Little Rock (closed 1930, rebuilt and reopened 1946, closed for good 1952).
1927 Acme buys Wichita Falls (TX) Brick and Tile (closed in the depression).
1928 Acme sells 165 million brick, setting a record that lasts nearly 20 years.
1930 As the Great Depression hits, Acme shipments fall to 98 million brick.
1932 Annual sales fall to 24 million brick.
1934 Acme records its first and only annual loss.
1935 Plants in Bridgeport and Ferris, TX, acquired from bankrupt Bridgeport Brick, come on line.
Walter R. Bennett dies; William Bryce, 74, becomes president and chairman of the board.
1940 Annual sales total 85 million brick.
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The Environmental Affairs Department oversees the Airports environmental protection practices, required reporting to regulatory agencies and corrective actions. In addition, Environmental Affairs assures compliance with federal environmental regulations, Airport policy and provides technical support to all Airport departments.
Planning and Policy
(NEW) Public Notice – Code of Rules and Regulations
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Environmental Compliance Review
Tenant Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Wash Water Management Plan
Environmental Compliance Programs
Underground and Above Ground Storage Tanks (UST/AST)
Stormwater
TPDES MSGP Permit
TPDES MS4 Permit
TPDES Individual Permit
TPDES Construction
Pretreatment
Watershed Management
Hydrogeology
Emergency Response
Air Quality
Special/Hazardous Material Management
Asbestos
Integrated Waste Management Plan
Pollution Prevention
Construction Application
Deicing
DFW has recently become the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newest WaterSense Partner in EPA Region 6 and the first airport governmental organization to become a promotional partner under the national WaterSense Program. As a WaterSense Partner, DFW promotes WaterSense products and exhibits water efficiency efforts to millions of travelers each year. The airport is currently saving 5.5 million gallons of water per month, after installing new water fixtures in the restrooms of its passenger terminals.
Storm water discharges are generated by runoff from impervious areas such as streets and rooftops. After rain or snow, storm water flows across exposed surfaces where it picks up pollutants that could adversely affect water quality. Unlike sanitary sewers that flow to wastewater treatment plants, storm water runoff often streams untreated into creeks, rivers and other receiving waters.
DFW values its employees which is why the Airport invests in their safety, health and well-being. DFW leaders recognize that to maintain our position as an industry leader and model corporate citizen, we must recruit, engage and retain the best people. A high-quality working environment is integral to our long-term success.
DFW's People practices include:
Health & Wellness - DFW encourages employees to embrace a healthy lifestyle at work and home through its wellness program and health benefits.
Total Rewards - Total Rewards represents the pay, benefits and programs DFW employees receive. DFW continues to evaluate the Total Rewards program to learn how DFW can best create greater value for the Airport and its employees.
Safety - Safety is integral to our success at DFW. Collaborative safety initiatives include risk management, public safety, airfield safety, wildlife management and many other programs.
Diversity - An inclusive environment creates an atmosphere where the contributions of individuals of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are recognized and valued.
Acme moves its headquarters to 824 Monroe Street in Fort Worth.
1912 Bennett Plant is retooled for stiff-mud operation.
Acme acquires Denton Pressed Brick Company.
1913 Acme moves its headquarters to the First National Bank Building at 7th and Houston streets, in Fort Worth.
1914 While closed for renovation, Acme's Denton Plant catches fire and burns.
1916 Houston, San Antonio, and West Texas sales offices open.
George Bennett's son Walter, 29, is elected president.
1918 Stiff-mud machinery installed at Denton.
1919 Acme's headquarters move to the Neil P. Anderson Building, at 7th and Taylor in Fort Worth.
Acme sells 16 million brick from Bennett and Denton Plants.
Walter Bennett buys a 120-acre tract for Acme in Perla, AR.
1921 First brick are shipped from Acme's new Perla Plant.
1923 Acme merges with Fort Smith Brick and Tile.
1924 Acme buys American Brick and Tile, with plants in Oklahoma City and Cleveland, OK.
1925 Acme begins construction of new brick plant in Tulsa, OK.
1926 Acme buys the Atchinson Brick Works, which becomes Perla Plant No. 2.
Strategic partnership is established with Elgin-Standard Brick Company, lasting until 1964.
Acme buys Arkansas Brick and Tile, adding plants in Perla, Malvern, Pine Bluff (closed 1929) and Little Rock (closed 1930, rebuilt and reopened 1946, closed for good 1952).
1927 Acme buys Wichita Falls (TX) Brick and Tile (closed in the depression).
1928 Acme sells 165 million brick, setting a record that lasts nearly 20 years.
1930 As the Great Depression hits, Acme shipments fall to 98 million brick.
1932 Annual sales fall to 24 million brick.
1934 Acme records its first and only annual loss.
1935 Plants in Bridgeport and Ferris, TX, acquired from bankrupt Bridgeport Brick, come on line.
Walter R. Bennett dies; William Bryce, 74, becomes president and chairman of the board.
1940 Annual sales total 85 million brick.
Environmental Compliance
Print Send Bookmark
The Environmental Affairs Department oversees the Airports environmental protection practices, required reporting to regulatory agencies and corrective actions. In addition, Environmental Affairs assures compliance with federal environmental regulations, Airport policy and provides technical support to all Airport departments.
Planning and Policy
(NEW) Public Notice – Code of Rules and Regulations
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Environmental Compliance Review
Tenant Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Wash Water Management Plan
Environmental Compliance Programs
Underground and Above Ground Storage Tanks (UST/AST)
Stormwater
TPDES MSGP Permit
TPDES MS4 Permit
TPDES Individual Permit
TPDES Construction
Pretreatment
Watershed Management
Hydrogeology
Emergency Response
Air Quality
Special/Hazardous Material Management
Asbestos
Integrated Waste Management Plan
Pollution Prevention
Construction Application
Deicing
DFW has recently become the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newest WaterSense Partner in EPA Region 6 and the first airport governmental organization to become a promotional partner under the national WaterSense Program. As a WaterSense Partner, DFW promotes WaterSense products and exhibits water efficiency efforts to millions of travelers each year. The airport is currently saving 5.5 million gallons of water per month, after installing new water fixtures in the restrooms of its passenger terminals.
Storm water discharges are generated by runoff from impervious areas such as streets and rooftops. After rain or snow, storm water flows across exposed surfaces where it picks up pollutants that could adversely affect water quality. Unlike sanitary sewers that flow to wastewater treatment plants, storm water runoff often streams untreated into creeks, rivers and other receiving waters.
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