Company Research Report: Salado

Company Overview

• Name: Salado

• Mission of the Company: Specializing in the highest quality and meticulously crafted stone, Salado is dedicated to providing premium natural stone products to meet rigorous client standards and fostering thoughtfully developed client relationships.

• Founded: Salado was created under the aegis of Dos Rios Partners, though the specific founding year and individual founders are not specified.

• Key People in the Company: No information is available.

• Headquarters: The company operates across several locations in Texas, primarily central Texas, including notable quarry sites in the Lueders Limestone Basin, as well as Lometa, Pecos, and San Saba.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue of the Company: No information is available.

• Known For: Salado is renowned for the production of high-quality natural limestone and sandstone, with operations over 1,000 acres of land. The company is a key player in the limestone and sandstone market, particularly known for its construction aggregates and natural thin stone veneer products.

Products

Natural Stone Veneer

• Description: Produced from high-quality, full-thickness building stone, cut with special diamond-bladed saws to create real thin veneer stone with nominal thicknesses of 1.25 to 1.5 inches.

• Key Features:

• Weight: 10 to 15 lbs./sq. ft.

• Offers design flexibility and ease of installation as compared to full-depth stone and manmade products.

• Can be used for both interior and exterior applications.

• Provides an aesthetic similar to full veneer through 90-degree corner pieces.

• Economic benefits over full-depth stone due to lower material and shipping costs.

Construction Aggregates

• Description: Salado Aggregates serves the North Austin market, offering various products to meet construction needs. Details about specific types and features are not provided.

Architectural & Landscape Stone Projects

• Description: Contains products categorized under multiple patterns and colors. The stone is utilized in a wide array of projects—residential, commercial, multi-family, and hardscape projects.

Recent Developments

• New Partnerships: Salado is affiliated with the National Stone Institute and contributes to the R.I.S.E. initiative of the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting severely wounded veterans and their families through donations of natural stone.

• New Products or Features: Recent technological advancements have allowed the creation of 90-degree corner pieces for their thin stone veneer, enhancing the product's use in broader applications and maintaining the appearance of thicker stone.

• Any New Partnerships: No specific new partnerships beyond existing affiliations are mentioned.

No further recent developments in terms of product launches or additional partnerships have been explicitly reported. The company's recent focus appears to be on enhancing product offerings and maintaining high standards of quality and client relationships.