http://www.edenstone.net/news.asp Eden Stone News and Press Releases en-us http://www.edenstone.net/news.asp?id=25 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:00 CST I would like to take the time to introduce myself. My name is Brett Gesell and I have been with Eden Stone Company for eight years. I started my career with Eden working in the sales department, but recently took on the position of Production Coordinator to establish an active and key link between the sales department and our quarry and fabrication facilities. In today’s economy everyone is trying to get things done faster, with better quality and for less money. Our company is also doing what we can to be as efficient as possible. Being responsible for the coordination of sales to production can be a struggle at times. This position requires me to insure that we operate efficiently while we maintain our quality control and timeliness. In reality, in this economy, we are trying to produce the same amount of work with less people. Today’s automation and technology is helping to make this possible. Our machines are designed to make sawing faster, more efficient, and use less energy. Conveyors are positioned at the front of our guillotine lines for waste material to be taken directly out the door and removed which eliminates manual labor. All of our finished pallets of stone have an RFID chip in them which help us to track our orders and build a reliable inventory system. Our loaders have computers mounted inside for the operators to use, so when a pallet is loaded onto a truck for transport, we can process the bill of lading prior to our loader operator coming into the office. The operation and performance of our company has come a long way! It is my goal to strive for improvement in the communication process between sales and production. We will efficiently bring our customers the products they have come to rely on…natural stone veneers, thin veneers, landscape, and hardscape materials. http://www.edenstone.net/news.asp?id=26 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:00 CST This summer, I had the fortunate opportunity to spend a month in Northern Italy. The trip was sponsored by Rotary International, and I was chosen to be one of four team members to represent the great state of Wisconsin and Rotary District 6270 on an outbound Group Study Exchange. The purpose of this trip was to help build goodwill and bridge continents on behalf of Rotary. As ambassadors of our state, country, and Rotary International, our team was selected to meet with individuals and organizations to learn more about Italian culture and the global market. An interesting aspect of this trip is the accommodations. Each member of our team lived in the homes of several different Italian host families during the month long stay. Italian family life became part of the overall experience which allowed us to better understand Italian perceptions of Americans. It also offered a very personal view of their day to day life. Several vocational visits and tours of businesses were also part of the trip itinerary. While in Italy, I visited six different stone companies, and numerous quarry/production locations. It was a very interesting experience to travel to a place that is so deeply rooted in the natural stone industry. For centuries, natural stone has been the building material of choice in this region of the world. In addition to building and landscape applications, stone is widely used in many infrastructure applications such as streets and sidewalks because of the long-term performance of the material. Much of the stone that I was able to view while in Italy was similar to our Valders Dolomitic limestone. The mineral composition was virtually the same, and the colors were similar as well. This gave me the unique advantage to learn about how different production facilities shaped and quarried dolomite. While some of our processes are the same, there were some unique methods being employed in Northern Italy that our company may be able to employ to help us grow. The opportunity to travel provides an exciting venue for personal and professional growth. An opportunity to tour international production and fabrication facilities in the natural stone industry made this travel experience all the more unforgettable. My thanks to Rotary District 6270, The Fond du Lac Morning Rotary Club, and member Sharon Holmes - Exchange Coordinator, and Eden Stone and Valders Stone and Marble for their assistance and support that made this trip possible. http://www.edenstone.net/news.asp?id=24 Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:00:00 CST Officer Craig Birkholz died from gun shot wounds sustained in the line of duty as an officer for the City of Fond du Lac Police Department. Eden Stone and Valders Stone and Marble provided a Valders Gray Limestone memorial bench in his honor as a remembrance of his service to the community and the police department. We salute Officer Birkholz and all of the police officers who are called upon to keep our communities safe. http://www.edenstone.net/news.asp?id=19 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:00 CST Eden Stone is proud to introduce it's newest member of the veneer family, Pewter Cobble, from our long line of Chilton products. Pewter Cobble is a Split-faced Machine Cut Veneer (MCV) with color ranging from light to dark gray with subtle tones of blue and lavender. Pewter Cobble has a size range of 2-6andquot; height and 8-16andquot; length. It is offered in a full and thin veneer that can be tumbled for a more aged appearance. Whether you are building your dream home or your own secluded sanctuary, consider choosing Pewter Cobble for its elegance and durability. Special pricing is available for a limited time. Our accommodating staff will work with you to provide natural stone that will last a lifetime!