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A great tour, once again Sto joined the Paradigm Shift Tour for 2018! For round one of two, Sto joined all five great events, taking place in Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, over the course of one week!

Sto New Zealand would like to introduce Jason Wanden to the Sto team as our Senior Architectural Manager, focusing on the development of Sto facade systems and specifications, and assisting with the implementation of Sto construction initiatives nationwide. 

Project: The Arts Centre of Christchurch

Architect: Warren and Mahoney Architects

Construction: Fletcher Construction / Simon Construction

Sto Contractor: Plaster Services

The Sto Sales, Marketing and Technical Team came together in March for a two day National Sto Sales Conference. Hosted by Steve McArthur, Sto Sales Director, and themed “Crown the business king” there was a good dose of acumen, insight and humour. Following the theme it was also a time for the business to acknowledge; in Svend Andersen’s retirement from the day to day business...

Every community needs a meeting place. A hub where people can meet enjoy music, theatre or art. For Victoria's largest municipality, the City of Casey with nearly 300,000 residents, it was the opportunity to create an inviting centre for the community that also celebrates the traditional owners of the land.

Project: Bunjil Place, Victoria, Au 

Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT) 

Construction: Multiplex 

Sto Contractor: Squarecon Rendering

Before we all immerse ourselves into another successful year of Sto renders, cladding systems and facade work. The Sto team and Sto Contractor network came together regionally to celebrate our successful partnership over the 2017 year, and mark the new year as bigger, better and stronger.

Project: Aria Apartments, Vinegar Lane

Architect: TOA Architects

Construction: Q Construction

Sto Contractor: Allied Exteriors

Sto Sales Manager Southland and Wanaka Yacht Club Commadore Jeff Mercer, is in full sail after releasing the proposed re-development plans for the Wanaka Yacht Club. The exciting re-development looks to transform the 140m2 existing club house into a three level, 558m2 club house, including a grass-fronted lakeside café with mountainous and lakeside views.

Project: Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington 

Building Owner/Management: Argosy 

Architect: Interact Architects 

Sto Contractor: Mesh Coatings

To mark the start of the third quarter and the upcoming holiday season, the Sto sales team came together for another productive national sales conference in Wellington..

Sto was proud to support the Bay of Plenty Team in the 2017 Northern Roller Mills Rugby Tournament.  Kicking off in October the Bay of Plenty Team, coached by Cliff Honey, Sto Sales Manager Central North Island, lead the tournament to a final Roller Mills clash against Auckland... A great game and tournament though out!

Sto was pleased to attend the annual AGM/Conference of the Brick and Block-layers Federation New Zealand (BBFNZ). A not to be missed event for the brick and block-laying trade.

Sto New Zealand would like to welcome Gared Thomas as our new Auckland Regional Sales Manager, who will be assisting with the growing sales and technical enquiries in the dynamic Auckland market.

Sto was very proud to attend the Stonewood Homes conference held recently in Fiji. Steve and Lockie of Sto were pleased to have the opportunity to meet and network with the Stonewood Homes head office team, Stonewood Homes franchise owners and fellow suppliers.

Project: The Leadenhall Building, London

Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

System: StoSilent Distance