Seattle Stair Wins 7th National Award at SMA Conference

Seattle Stair & Design's white oak and hand forged blackened steel stair won Best Spiral Stair at the 2013 SMA Awards. The spiral stair complements a winding main stair that recently won second place for most innovative design component at the 14th Annual Northwest Design Awards.

Seattle Stair & Design Vice President David Shuler returned Sunday from the 25th Annual Stairway Manufacturers Association Conference in New Orleans. Although his experience commenced with a redeye commute, monsoon-like rainfall and a delayed flight, it quickly rebounded with both the receipt of our an SMA design award for Best Spiral Stairway- our seventh SMA award in six consecutive years- and the opportunity to connect with a vast network of fellow stair builders.

This year's conference included the annual staples- demonstrations, seminars, certification classes, and the peer judged design competition- as well as several opportunities to partake in local culture.

"It was such a unique experience," said Shuler, "you often are asked what your profession is, but rarely do people really 'get' stairs.  It is incredible to be surrounded by dozens of professionals who not only understand, but do what you do."

We are thrilled to be apart of this annual tradition and look forward to next year's event!

Mary Anne Carter
Assistant Director of Marketing