by Harry Hollander | Sep 17, 2013 | Customer Profile
For Phil and Rose Anne Bolfing, having a family business means treating everyone, well, like family. It’s a way of life they have pursued for 37 years and is continuing into the next generation. “Our son is now a partner in the business,” says Rose Anne Bolfing....
by Harry Hollander | Sep 10, 2013 | Customer Profile
For customers of Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces, based in Omaha, Nebraska, buying a countertop is more than just a transaction – it is an experience. At least, says Greg Horn, General Manager of CKF, that is the goal. “We recognize the importance of brand...
by Harry Hollander | Sep 3, 2013 | Customer Profile
In 37 years as countertop fabricators, Jim and Georgann Garver have learned the value of keeping their fingers on the pulse of the business. Equally important, when they recognize changes are needed, being able to act swiftly. “We have been very aggressive in...
by Harry Hollander | Aug 20, 2013 | Customer Profile
First they took a risk by hitching their star to a brand new product and moving to a different country. After that, picking up stakes once again for a move from Minnesota to Wisconsin seemed a minor challenge to Axel and Carmina Mendez. “Axel and I moved from Mexico...
by Harry Hollander | Aug 13, 2013 | Customer Profile
If you are a kitchen and bath dealer in Michigan, Indiana, or Northwest Ohio, chances are pretty good you have received a jar of pure maple syrup from your countertop fabricator. What makes this gift even more unique is the syrup, which comes in a jar cast in the...
by Harry Hollander | Aug 6, 2013 | Customer Profile
Ask Mitch Hires of Atlanta Kitchen in Decatur, Georgia what might be the keys to his company’s success and he will talk about some pretty sound business strategies, such as diversifying product offering, hiring great employees and paying off debt. But, as he is quick...
