The Medway Store Has a Love of Stone, Top Notch Customer Service and All Things New England

The Medway Store Has a Love of Stone, Top Notch Customer Service and All Things New England

Nestled in the historic area of Norfolk County, Massachusetts sits the Swenson Granite Works Medway store. All four men on the team have a love and appreciation for natural stone, and all things New England.Bill Haddad has risen from Assistant Manager to Store Manager, a role he had been in for 3 years. Haddad is…

Sustainable, Timeless, and Everlasting — 9 Reasons You Should Choose Natural Stone

Sustainable, Timeless, and Everlasting — 9 Reasons You Should Choose Natural Stone

There are many sustainable practices that manufacturers of building materials can adopt, but there is only one building material that is inherently good for the earth and good for your health — natural stone. Natural stone takes less water to process, doesn’t release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — harmful gases emitted into the air —…

Tradition Meets Modernity in the Coastal Community of Westbrook, Maine

Tradition Meets Modernity in the Coastal Community of Westbrook, Maine

Swenson Granite Works’ Westbrook, Maine Store Manager Jeremy Walbridge has been working with the company for 27 years — over half his life. He has had family members and friends work at the company, and credits the family oriented nature of the business to his tenure. “The first thing that comes to mind when I…

Discover The Deep Roots Of The Swenson Granite Works Newtown Store

Discover The Deep Roots Of The Swenson Granite Works Newtown Store

John Doherty may not have been there when the Swenson Granite Works Newtown store (located just outside Danbury, Connecticut) opened in 2000, but he and his team have basically been there ever since. Deep roots and long standing connections are what you will find at the store—and this scenic small town—as a whole. “We always…

Swenson’s Granite State Stores Connect With Their Communities

Swenson’s Granite State Stores Connect With Their Communities

From helping a homeowner with a first-time project to overseeing a monument honoring veterans constructed in their hometown, the teams at Swenson Granite Works’ two New Hampshire retail locations in Concord and Amherst are deeply connected to their surrounding communities. It makes sense, seeing as they work with a material so closely connected to the…

Finding Common Ground Along Boston’s North & South Shores Through Swenson Granite Works Stores

Finding Common Ground Along Boston’s North & South Shores Through Swenson Granite Works Stores

It’s a rivalry that goes back to colonial days pitting Pilgrims vs. Puritans, but hundreds of years later, denizens of Boston’s North and South shores remain two distinctly separate areas. Residents rarely cross borders to travel to the opposite Massachusetts shore, although some dispute just what towns make up each territory. But regardless of whether…

A Visit to the Swenson Granite Works Shrewsbury Store is an Experience for the Whole Family

A Visit to the Swenson Granite Works Shrewsbury Store is an Experience for the Whole Family

Friendly. Family and community oriented. Up and coming. Those are just a few of the things that come to mind for John Proulx when he thinks of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, where he manages one of Swenson Granite Works’ newest retail stores. “I didn’t realize how up-and-coming the area was until we opened the store here a…

Original Western Mass Home Show Features Something for Everyone

Original Western Mass Home Show Features Something for Everyone

Please note: The Original Western Mass Home and Garden Show slated for March 26-29, 2020 has been postponed due to COVID-19. Show organizers are currently working to establish new dates for the show.We are working with the facility, local and state officials to establish a new date for the show. We will keep you all…

On the Road with the Truck Drivers of Swenson Granite Works: Part Two

On the Road with the Truck Drivers of Swenson Granite Works: Part Two

Swenson Granite Works truck drivers are as hardworking as the natural stone products they deliver throughout the Northeast. Whether they’re installing classic granite steps, mailbox or lamp posts, these guys excel at getting the job done, and getting it done right. Synonymous with unmatched quality and customer service, Swenson Granite Works has been hand selecting…

On the Road with the Truck Drivers of Swenson Granite Works: Part One

On the Road with the Truck Drivers of Swenson Granite Works: Part One

At Swenson Granite Works, customer service is just as important as the quality of the natural stone products we produce. As a family business for over 135 years, each of our employees plays a unique role in fulfilling our commitment to unmatched craftsmanship and dedication. Our truck drivers deliver exceptional service through every step of…

New Swenson Granite Works Retail Locations Opening in Western and Central Massachusetts

New Swenson Granite Works Retail Locations Opening in Western and Central Massachusetts

Since Swenson is involved every step of the way, from quarry to completion, you are guaranteed the best quality products. John Nardozza, Managing Director of Andover Landscape, regularly works with our Concord, New Hampshire office to get the products he needs so that his projects stand out. “Swenson’s ability to custom manufacture to our specs…