Sunbelt Sandstone News & Events

SUNBELT STONE, LLC. PRESS RELEASE August 30, 2011:

Southern Magazine Showcases Sandstone Quarried from Sunbelt Stone
in Lometa, Texas.

The owners of Sunbelt Stone are pleased to announce that Southern Living Magazine selected sandstone from the Sunbelt Stone quarry in Lometa, Texas for their 2011 IDEA HOUSE. Southern Living’s Idea House is located on the pristine shores of Lake LBJ in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

The architect utilized Sunbelt’s Gold and Tan sandstone to compliment the European styling of this Mediterranean Villa. “We are humbled by Southern Living’s selection of our stone for the new Idea House, and pleased that they selected sandstone as the Native stone for this extraordinary home”, stated Scott Carpenter, co-owner of Sunbelt Stone, LLC. "Architects and builders are again realizing the beauty that native Texas sandstone can offer to their residential, as well as, commercial projects", said Carpenter.

Sunbelt Stone is a leading producer and supplier of the highest quality Class I sandstone in Texas.

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SUNBELT STONE, LLC. PRESS RELEASE April 13, 2011: The owners of Sunbelt Stone LLC are pleased to announce that their sandstone quarry is the recipient of the 2010 Sentinels of Safety Award. This designation is awarded to mining operations that have not experienced a work related injury causing permanent disability or days away from work covering at least 4,000 employee hours during the relevant calendar year. The award is presented to Sunbelt Stone by the U.S. Department of Labor, in conjunction with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). This is the second year in a row that Sunbelt Stone has received this award. “As a quarry owner, our main priority is the safety of our employees. We are proud of our achievements in the area of safety and work hard to maintain one of the safest, cleanest, most well-run and organized quarries in the State of Texas”, stated Scott Carpenter, co-owner of the Sunbelt Stone, LLC sandstone quarry.

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SUNBELT STONE, LLC. PRESS RELEASE January 4, 2011 As many experts predicted 2010 was a very challenging year for the construction industry. Producers of native Texas sandstone were among those hardest hit by the sagging economy, with many producers either closing their quarries, quarrying fewer days, or cutting their labor force. While 2011 looks to be somewhat more promising, many analysts believe that it will be 2012 when the commercial and residential construction industry will finally see a significant rebound. “While we have not been immune to the downturn in construction and the demand for construction related materials, as a company we are pleased with where we ended the year. We were able to continue building our inventory of stone, we maintained a strong customer base and, through our marketing efforts, we were successful in generating some renewed interest in using sandstone on both commercial and residential projects, says Scott Carpenter, co-owner of Sunbelt Stone, LLC. Our focus and goal last year was on positioning our product, inventory and company as a whole, so that when our customers begin to see a rebound in the marketplace we are ready to provide the best quality sandstone when our customers demand it. In 2011, we will continue to strive to exceed our customer’s expectations, commented Carpenter.

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December 31, 2010 Sunbelt Stone LLC is proud to announce that 2010 was another injury-free year for its employees and subcontractors. "We are extremely proud of our record we have with MSHA and the fact that we operate one of the safest and well organized stone quarries in Texas." Harold Short, Co-Owner and Quarry Operations Manager.

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SUNBELT STONE, LLC. PRESS RELEASE: September 14, 2010 For Immediate Release Dallas Country Club contractor selects Sunbelt Stone’s Class I sandstone to be used in the renovation and expansion of the club. “We are extremely pleased for the opportunity to showcase our sandstone at one of the most prestigious golf club’s in the country.” Scott Carpenter, co-owner of Sunbelt Stone, LLC. “We have no doubt that our sandstone will compliment the 1900’s classic architectural look envisioned by the club’s designer”, stated Carpenter.

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October 1, 2009

As green building becomes more and more of a trend amongst builders and home buyers, Sunbelt Stone is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of the building industry as it turns the corner from a slow economy."With the quality and color of our sandstone we are able to offer masons, builders, and architects a viable alternative to the more expensive limestone and Oklahoma stone traditionally used in Texas," says Harold Short, Sunbelt's Co-Owner.

The owners of Sunbelt Stone LLC take great pride in operating a first-class, clean, and well organized sandstone quarry."Our customers appreciate our attention to detail and the organized manner in which we keep our quarry operation. Our customers have come to expect that from us as their preferred supplier of sandstone products", says N. Scott Carpenter, Sunbelt's Co-Owner.

The owners of Sunbelt Stone LLC are proud to announce that 2009 was another injury-free year for its employees and subcontractors. "We are extremely proud of our record with MSHA and the fact that we operate one of the safest stone quarries in Texas." Harold Short, Co-Owner and Quarry Operations Manager.

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Sunbelt Stone Donates Sandstone for Arts Hall

SUNBELT STONE DONATES SANDSTONE VALUED AT $100,000 TO ARTS OF COLLIN COUNTY

Collin County, Texas – March 5, 2010 – The Arts of Collin County has received a significant contribution to the project in the form of an in-kind donation of sandstone, valued at $100,000, from Sunbelt Stone. The sandstone will be used on the interior walls of the Arts of Collin County’s 2,100-seat performing arts hall. Sunbelt Stone is owned by Scott Carpenter and Harold Short.

“Sunbelt Stone is excited to be a part of the Arts of Collin County and the impact it will have on our region,” stated Carpenter, founder and President of Sunbelt Sandstone. “We are very proud to be able to showcase our stone on this tremendous property for generations to come.”

The Sunbelt Stone sandstone donation brings the Arts of Collin County one step closer to a possible groundbreaking in April or May of 2010.

Caption: Robbie Robinson, Former President of the Arts of Collin County Commission, Scott Carpenter, President of Sunbelt Stone, Mike Simpson, Arts of Collin County Executive Director and Bobby Baggett, President of Arts of Collin County Commission

“We are in the final stages of assembling all the pieces of financing for the project and these significant private donations will help us reach the full funding goal very quickly. We are continuing to work closely with the Owner Cities to finalize the agreements by the end of March,” states Mike Simpson, executive director of the Arts of Collin County. “The Arts of Collin County is grateful to Sunbelt Stone and the Carpenter family for their contribution. The interior sandstone will be major focal point of the performing arts halls and will showcase Sunbelt’s quality,” continues Simpson.

Located on 155 acres on Formation #3 in San Saba County, Sunbelt Stone’s quarry produces some of the richest colors and structural properties when compared to other sandstone formations. Therefore, it is preferred sandstone for architects, builders, landscapers and masons because of the vast colors and minimal waste produced from working with the stone. As a local, natural product, the eco-friendly sandstone fits into the sustainable design of the Arts of Collin County project.

The Arts of Collin County (ACC) is a nationally recognized, innovative, public-private partnership to develop a 100+ acre arts park. Co-owned by the cities of Allen, Frisco and Plano, with operational support by member cities, Fairview and Melissa, the development of the arts park is supported with $57 million in bond monies, up to $3 million in Collin County Open Space Grant funds, and an additional $12 million financial support from private individuals, corporations and foundations.

Located at Sam Rayburn Tollway/ 121 just east of Custer Road, the arts park will be completed in phases, with a 2,100-seat performing arts hall, sculpture garden, performance meadow, and hike and bike trails included in Phase One. To contribute, view the virtual tour of the project and learn more, visit www.artsofcollincounty.org or call 214-495-5810.