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OC Tanner Flagship Store Wins Tucker Design Award
Feb 10, 2010
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Valders Stone & Marble, a division of Eden Stone, is pleased to announce that one of their recently completed projects has been honored and is to receive the prestigious Tucker Design Award. The Building Stone Institute has recognized the OC Tanner Flagship store as one of this year’s recipients. This biennial accolade is given to building or landscape projects in the nation that have integrated natural stone into their design.
Valders Stone & Marble provided nearly 600,000 pounds of material for this ornate restoration. This is much more than what was originally projected to be a small “match” job to part of a 100 year old building. The architect found Valders Buff limestone to be a perfect match to the existing structure. The design team quickly discovered the versatility of Valders Stone, as well as the capability of their stone to perform in a multitude of applications.
This led to the Buff material being fabricated into large monolithic panels that now comprise the East elevation of the building envelope. The resulting laser engraved panels represent the largest project of its kind in the entire world.
To maintain the uniformity and continuity of the project, Valders Buff limestone was chosen for exterior paving, large pillar capitals, wall copings, piers, curbing, and other elements. These different facets, once assembled together, have created an architectural gem in the center of downtown Salt Lake City.
As the building began to take shape on the outside, there were a great number of decisions to be made on the inside. The architect enjoyed working with Valders Stone & Marble, and they knew that Valders Dovewhite limestone would be ideal for the project’s intricate interior detail. Valders Dovewhite was used for interior stone tile, an artistic, circular tile inlay, and for the building’s center spiral staircase. The free standing steel staircase is part of the store’s focal point. Comprised of a unique riser and tread design, this element gives the illusion of a free flowing, seamless piece of art. It was the objective of the architect to have the staircase to appear to be carved out of a singular piece of stone and extend from the first to third floors.
Valders Stone & Marble, Inc. produces dimensional cut limestone building and hardscape materials for many prominent institutional, residential and commercial projects throughout North America and internationally. Valders Stone is honored to have provided the cut stone and quality workmanship which contributed to the O.C. Tanner store project receiving the prestigious Tucker Award.
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Winner of 2009 MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award
Nov 03, 2009
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“Green” Initiative Helps Win MIA Scholarship
The Marble Institute of America, Inc. (MIA) was pleased to announce Michael Schumacher, a LEED® AP, Sales, Business Development specialist at Valders Stone & Marble, Inc. of Valders, Wisconsin, as the 2009 recipient of the MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award.
The scholarship was established by the MIA to provide educational opportunities for aspiring fabricators, installers, or administrative apprentices interested in furthering their careers in the stone industry. Schumacher’s selection was based on a 500-word essay explaining why he desires a career in the industry. “This scholarship would allow me to contribute to the natural stone industry as a whole. People will be using stone long after I’m gone. Stone has such a rich legacy, that I cannot let it stop with my generation. I’m fortunate to work where I do, and I will be taking advantage of every chance I can to perpetuate the natural stone movement. We all carry a message…I say, “Let’s Rock!”
Shortly after joining Valders Stone and Marble, Schumacher became a LEED Accredited Professional and he is one of only a few stone representatives with this credential. Since passing the LEED exam, he has been busy carving a niche for natural stone in the LEED process.
In a letter of recommendation from Bryan Frankovis, sales manager, Valders Stone & Marble said, “Mr. Schumacher’s decision to apply for the MIA Natural Stone scholarship doesn’t come as a surprise. He has constantly shown his initiative and willingness to learn product knowledge, applications, and awareness of the marketplace. He has the drive and energy necessary to make sure any project he is working on is complete, and done to the best of his ability.”
“The Marble Institute of America is excited to recognize Mr. Schumacher’s commitment to the natural stone industry,” stated Gary Distelhorst, executive vice president of MIA. “The intent of the MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award is to provide educational opportunities for aspiring natural stone professionals, and the opportunity to expand one’s knowledge.”
The award was presented to Schumacher at the MIA annual Awards Luncheon at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas on October 23, 2009. While there Michael also attended the following educational series:
How to Leverage the Internet to Grow Your Business – Advanced Marketing Techniques for a Recession – Moving Up in a Downward Economy – Five Marketing Moves to Make Now! – Natural Stone Veneer “The Good. The Bad. The Ugly” – Exploring Life-Cycle Methodology – The Geology of Dimensional Stone – Are you Cheating Yourself? A Review of Cost vs. Price.
Only one person in the country wins this award each year. This is the stone industry's version of winning an Oscar for the best supporting actor. This will be a great opportunity to enhance Michael’s industry knowledge and career.
Michael is also chairing the Sustainability Committee for the Building Stone Institute, and working with different organizations sharing his knowledge of energy saving building practices.
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Eden Stone and Valders Stone & Marble, Inc. Over 1,000,000 hours worked without a “lost time accident”.
Jul 20, 2009
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Workers in the mining industry face challenges that are not present in most other industries. We deal with weather, heavy equipment, explosives, noise, and dust. The most challenging safety issues for our employees are the splitting and dressing of stone using hammers and chisels, the cutting and grinding of the stone for sizing and detailing work and the handling of the stone. Some pieces weigh over one ton and are mechanically lifted. The majority of the stone must be manually lifted and stacked on pallets for production as well as quarry removal.
To achieve a goal of this magnitude has taken a combined and focused effort, investment in safety training and personal protective systems and equipment to prepare the company and all employees to operate safely. Eden Stone Company and Valders Stone & Marble, Inc., a division of Eden Stone have and continue to be committed to the safety of our employees.
The company challenged our foreman and employees to meet or beat the “1 million hours without a lost time accident” accomplishment. Now, over two years later we have not only met our goal but we have surpassed it. This a feat rarely achieved in the mining industry. We are on our way to our new goal of two million hours!
We at Eden Stone Company and Valders Stone & Marble Inc. are very proud of our employees attainment of this excellent level of safety performance and the diligence of Bill Ripley, our corporate safety engineer. The company recognized the achievements of our employees with a lunch and awards presentation at the Eden and Valders WI. plant locations. The employees and their efforts were recognized by Dave Wirtz (Eden Stone President) and Rick Corser (Eden Stone Vice-President) and Bill Ripley (Corporate Safety Engineer). |
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Eden Stone Company
4520 Lime Road
Eden, WI 53019
Map
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(920) 477-2521 |
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(800) 472-2521 |
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(920) 477-7000 |
www.edenstone.net
Valders Stone & Marble, Inc.
318 West Washington Street
Valders, WI 54245
Map
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(920) 775-4151 |
| toll free |
(800) 569-2156 |
| fax |
(920) 477-700 |
www.valdersstone.com
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