What do a personal trainer, a concierge, and Buechel Stone have in common? Keep reading to find out.

My name is Mike Buechel, and I’m the President and CEO of Buechel Stone. To say I’ve been here my whole life isn’t far off. At a single-digit age, I was already helping where I could — pulling weeds, palletizing stone in the quarry, doing whatever needed doing.

Buechel Stone was my home then, and it still is today.

I’ve been directing the company’s strategy for over 15 years, and I intend to continue our legacy of excellence in customer experience. It’s what makes Buechel Stone one of the best businesses to work with, and our commitment to that experience is unwavering.

Now enough about me. Let’s talk about you.

At some point, you got on our list of important people to stay in touch with. Maybe you requested a sample, visited a showroom, attended an event, or signed up for updates. Either way, you wanted something from us.

That’s why I’m excited to tell you, you’re going to be hearing from me more often.

Going forward, I’ll be sending a monthly email like this — directly from me — with updates, ideas, behind-the-scenes improvements, and ways we’re working to make your experience better.

And that leads me to the big announcement…

🎙️ Introducing Our 2026 Webinar & CEU Series

We’re launching a monthly Webinar & CEU Series designed to expand your knowledge of natural stone, trade practices, and best experiences, with a combination of AIA and IDCEC accredited presentations and design-focused discussions.

When I say you’ll be hearing from me more often, I don’t just mean via this monthly newsletter, either.

I will personally be presenting every accredited CEU course.

No prerecordings, just me, live, every other month sharing the natural stone insights that come with three generations of history and experience.

These webinars will take place on the first Thursday of each month from March through December at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

First Webinar: March 5 Natural Full & Thin Stone Veneers: Best Practices on Sustainability AIA Course #BLDG2025 | 1 LU/HSW

If you’d like CEU credit for this or future accredited webinars, be sure to include your AIA or IDCEC number when registering.

SEE THE WEBINAR SCHEDULE

⚙️ Another Big Update: Expanding Production Capacity

Demand for Buechel Stone is currently at an all-time high.

And while that’s a good thing, it’s also something we take seriously, because we know lead times matter and schedules don’t wait.

To keep up with your needs, we’re in the process of updating equipment. By the first week of March, we will have:

• Eight new stone splitters
• Eight new diamond thin saws

… in operation.

Our commitment to lowering lead times and supporting your projects is about to get even better.

So, as you can see, a personal trainer, a concierge, and Buechel Stone all have the same job:

To assist others and make sure you get the best results.

If you don’t believe me, reach out to one of our Rockstar people and see for yourself. You can also follow my monthly newsletter on LinkedIn.

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Thanks for being here, and I hope you join me live on March 5.