Stuart Dean Presents Colleges and Universities with Architectural Restoration Solutions at Campus Summit

NEW YORK, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Dean, a renowned provider of architectural restoration services throughout the United States, will present college and university administrators with a full line of interior and exterior facility solutions at the April 1-3, 2012 Campus Development Summit, including metal refinishing; stone polishing, cleaning and protection; wood refinishing; glass restoration; innovative and sustainable grouts and flooring solutions; and curtain wall and facade restoration. The conference is at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Palm Springs, Calif. with attendees to include senior-level administrators responsible for the facilities affairs of the nation's leading colleges and universities.

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"The architectural features of a college or university communicate tradition and excellence to the world, and provide students with a lasting impression," said Mark Parrish, president and CEO of Stuart Dean.  "With our own combination of tradition and excellence, Stuart Dean's meticulous work ethic and advanced technologies maintain architectural appeal and effectively reduce aesthetic maintenance."

Stuart Dean repairs damage to architectural assets and restores surfaces at centuries-old institutions and newly constructed facilities with minimal interruption to the academic environment.  The company's advanced products protect concrete and natural stone from staining and deterioration caused by environmental contamination and elements, as well as common problems like discarded chewing gum and graffiti from spray paint and permanent markers.

Stuart Dean has completed cost-effective restoration and preventative maintenance projects for dozens of colleges and universities from coast to coast, including Princeton University, Williams College, Stanford University, LaSalle College, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Boston College, University of Pittsburgh, Thomas Edison State College, Brown University, Manhattan College, and University of Alabama.

The Campus Development Summit is an invitation-only event that brings together senior administrators who lead the strategy for facilities and planning at the nation's most respected colleges and universities. This event provides attendees with the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and knowledge-sharing in a relaxed and intimate environment.  Participants of the Campus Development Summit leave with relevant and applicable tools and resources needed to increase operational efficiency at their institutions.

About Stuart Dean

Stuart Dean is the country's preeminent architectural restoration company, specializing in metal refinishing; stone polishing, cleaning and sealing; wood refinishing; glass restoration; innovative and sustainable grouts and flooring solutions; and curtain wall and facade restoration.  Thousands of clients entrust Stuart Dean to protect, maintain and restore their buildings, retail stores, institutions and restaurants every day. Stuart Dean offers a portfolio of services to enhance the beauty and retain the value of a wide array of architectural assets. The company has been in business for nearly 80 years, with 22 offices in the U.S. and Canada and over 450 employees.   Major markets served include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, D.C./Virginia, Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami, Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Tustin, San Diego, Toronto and Vancouver.  For more information, visit www.stuartdean.com.

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