Cleanlink News November 5 2009
WAXIE Hosts LEED Building Dedication Ceremony
On September 22nd, 2009 WAXIE Sanitary Supply hosted a building dedication ceremony at their new LEED Silver Certified (pending) distribution facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Speakers included Charles Wax, President, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Clint Hunter, Executive Vice President/Intermountain Region and Craig McDaniel, Vice President/General Manager, Salt Lake Division. In addition, Governor Gary Herbert, State of Utah, Bob Farrington, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development, Salt Lake City, Jim Alexy, Chairman of the Board, Network Services Company, and John Garfinkel, Executive Director, ISSA also addressed attendees.
Invited guests included sanitary supply industry leaders, local city council members, WAXIE employees, project managers, Layton Construction, architect firm, Brain Paul & Associates and members of WAXIE’s loyal customer base.
The event opened with a ceremonial rising of the American, State and Company flags by members of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Boy Scouts of America. 1st Sergeant Bowman, Staff Sergeant Fluckiger, Staff Sergeant Garza and Sergeant Zambrano of the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Unit “I & I Staff” from Riverton, Utah took the honors of raising the flag along with Chad Hallam, Michael O’Conner, Robbie Kelly and Taylor Lemon of the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree Troop 944.
Speakers referenced the rich history of WAXIE Sanitary Supply and the connection it has with the State of Utah dating back to 1914 when Charles Wax’s grandfather, Isaac Wax operated three general stores in Loa, Salina and Aurora, Utah. They also spoke of opportunity, commitment, servicing the customer and how this new facility will sustain WAXIE for many years serving the Intermountain Region.
“I am extremely proud of the positive impact WAXIE has had on the Intermountain communities for so many years” stated Clint Hunter, Executive Vice President/Intermountain Region, WAXIE. “This new, modern facility allows us to expand and sets us up to serve the community for many years to come.”
“With sustainability in mind, we built this new facility, a LEED Certified Silver project, using a design that provides low impact on the environment and an enhanced working environment for our employees,” says Charles Wax, President, WAXIE.
After the speeches were made, the Wax family participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and officially welcomed in their invited guests who were treated to a tour of the building and delicious food. The next day, WAXIE opened their doors to over 1200 customers who came by to view WAXIE’s new facility and attend their very successful trade show.
