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8 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | February 2008
Industry News
Dave Arnold (left) and his son, L.M. Scofi eld’s current CEO and chairman Phil Arnold.
David R. Arnold of L.M. Scofi eld
Co. passed away Dec. 18, 2007, at the
age of 84. The former chairman of L.M
Scofi eld, Arnold was the driving force
behind Scofi eld’s growth for almost
four decades, according to a statement
released by the company. “Far beyond
Scofi eld, his pioneering vision and
leadership helped defi ne and create the
architectural and decorative concrete
industry of today,” it said.
Dave Arnold received his B.S.
in Engineering from the California
Institute of Technology at age 19
and served as one of the youngest
commissioned offi cers in the Navy.
He started a career as a professional
engineer and worked as a manager of
engineering and construction services
for Signal Oil Co. In 1962, the Arnold
family acquired Scofi eld, and Dave
became the company’s general manager.
Arnold created “engineered
systems” of compatible families of
products that were formulated to
enhance the strength and durability
of concrete while achieving consistent
performance and appearance. He
also promoted the advantages of
integrally colored concrete for all
kinds of horizontal and vertical
construction projects. He developed
comprehensive Tech-Data Bulletins for
Scofi eld products, and they became
the basis for the development of
industry standards, including the
Construction Specifi cations Institute
Spec-Data program.
On behalf of the decorative
concrete community, Concrete Decor
magazine and its staff offer our
deepest condolences and warm wishes
to the Arnold family. David Arnold’s
presence will be missed, but his
legacy endures.
The Arnold family has designated
the Braille Institute of America as the
recipient of donations made to the
David R. Arnold Memorial Fund.
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