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Our Values

The Bedrock of Braen Stone

Since 1904, contractors all across northern New Jersey have come to count on Braen Stone. From building highways to driveways, bridges to tunnels, the Braen team makes sure every customer has what they need to get the job done right.

ABOUT US

Building Relationships

We may be one of the largest suppliers of construction materials, but we’re still a family business. Customers know us by name, and count on us for a wide range of quality construction aggregates, recycled materials and hot mix asphalt.

LEGACY

A History Built In Stone

Braen Stone has a family legacy and rich history worth celebrating.

Braen Stone, The Valley of the Rocks

1890s

Legend has it that Samuel Braen received property along the Totowa/Paterson, NJ border known as “The Valley of the Rocks” as payment for a gambling debt owed to him.

Samuel Braen Inc, construction materials grow, factory, infrastructure network

1904

Samuel Braen Inc is founded as the need for construction materials grows amid the construction of the factory and infrastructure network of northern New Jersey. Dow Drukker of Union Building and Construction Co. were among his most well-known customers.

Samuel Braen’s Sons, Abram, John, Sam

1920s

The name of the company becomes Samuel Braen’s Sons, as Abram’s sons John and Sam join the business. The main headquarters is established in Hawthorne, NJ. From Samuel Braen, the business is passed to his son, Abram, and then to Abram’s two sons, Samuel Jr. and John.

Braen Stone,quarry, sand, gravel locations, construction material

1930s-1960s

Braen grows to more than 20 locations throughout northern New Jersey and New York, by establishing quarry and sand and gravel locations in Paterson, Hawthorne, Wychoff, Riverdale, Hamburg, and Suffern. Business grows dramatically as the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System requires vast construction materials.

Samuel Braen’s Sons, Fred Wehran, Samuel Braen Sr, Haledon, NJ, quarry

1973

Samuel Braen’s Sons is sold to Fred Wehran by Samuel Braen Sr. The only remaining business asset is the Haledon, NJ quarry.

Stone Industries, Inc., Haledon, NJ, Braen quarry, gateway

1977

With his mother, Frances, and wife, Janet, Samuel Jr. established Stone Industries, Inc. in Haledon, NJ. This remaining Braen quarry would serve as the gateway to the fifth generation being actively involved in the business.

Stone Industries, Inc., Van Orden Sand & Gravel, Ringwood, NJ, sand, gravel, granite-gneiss

1990

As the American economy is put back on track by the Reagan administration, Stone Industries, Inc. purchases Van Orden Sand & Gravel in Ringwood, NJ. This acquisition yields reserves of both sand and gravel and granite-gneiss.

Braen Supply, Stone Industries, Inc., landscape, masonry, hardware building

2000

Braen Supply, Inc. is formed as a subsidiary of Stone Industries, Inc. to meet the demands of a growing customer base. Braen Supply Inc. diversified our product offering by adding landscape, masonry, and hardware building supplies.

Braen Stone, Franklin limestone quarry, Sussex County

2006

Braen acquires the Franklin limestone quarry, expanding the geographic scope of the business back into Sussex County. Braen Supply, Inc. acquires Wanaque Supply, providing rental space to build a 6,300 square-foot showroom for stone and paver displays.

Braen Stone, historic Limecrest Quarry, Sparta, NJ, limestone and granite reserves

2012

Braen acquires the historic Limecrest Quarry in Sparta, NJ. The quarry contains both limestone and granite reserves.

Braen’s Vision & Values, company’s leadership, painting

2019

In January 2019 the Braen Leadership Team launched Braen’s Vision & Values at a company wide team building event. The vision guides the company’s leadership today and the values reflect everything the Braen name stands for. A painting created during Braen’s Vision & Values launch event features finger-painted smears created by each employee, along with their signatures.

Braen, asphalt plant, Sparta Quarry

2020

During the height of the COVID pandemic, when businesses were closing their doors, Braen was expanding with the addition of an asphalt plant located at the Sparta Quarry.

Braen Stone, newest quarry, Whitehall, NJ

2022

Braen’s post-pandemic growth continues with the purchase of the newest quarry in Whitehall, NJ.

120 years, milestone year, Braen Stone

2024

A milestone year, Braen is proud to be celebrating 120 years!

OUR MOTTO

Greater Reward Is In The Serving, Not The Selling

This has been the Braen family motto for five generations. Our commitment to customers and their jobs have helped build our reputation as one of the most trusted partners in the construction industry. Braen Stone wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work and dedication of our family and employees.

A Rich History Worth Celebrating

2019 was a milestone year! We celebrated 115 years in business, announced our corporate Vision and Values, and published a book about our storied history. By popular demand, the book is now available for purchase.

SERVICE

Committed To Our Communities

We believe doing good for others is the best reason to be in the business. Our success is the result of careful calculation and resource management, but more importantly, it reflects the values our founder instilled into our culture almost 120 years ago.

We are committed to being a good neighbor. To us, that means caring for the communities that host our quarries and supporting our employees who work hard every day. Giving back to the community goes hand-in-hand with meeting the needs of others and helps strengthen the sense of family and community. We provide scholarships, give toward mission programs, and support the local Boy Scout troop.

Having survived setbacks and crises, generational changes and shifting markets, Braen Stone has a family legacy and rich history worth celebrating. We treat everyone with respect and provide a safe environment for all.

Our Values

The Bedrock of Braen Stone

Since 1904, contractors all across northern New Jersey have come to count on Braen Stone. From building highways to driveways, bridges to tunnels, the Braen team makes sure every customer has what they need to get the job done right.

SEE WHAT’S NEXT

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Do you care about your health, family, future, and finances? So do we! That’s why Braen promotes a healthy lifestyle, encourages time-off, provides retirement tools to help you plan for the future, and offers competitive pay. View All Available Positions

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