by Harry Hollander | Jul 30, 2013 | Customer Profile
These days being successful in the countertop fabrication business requires much more than just the craftsman touch. It takes some business sense, a little foresight and a hefty slice of customer service. So, when Kenny Roesch decided to purchase the company that...
by Harry Hollander | Jul 22, 2013 | Customer Profile
According to the experts it was time to close the business. The combination of a whopping recession and a super-competitive market had beaten down Advanced Marble & Granite in Meridian, Idaho to the point that bankruptcy was inevitable. Or so it seemed. “We were...
by Harry Hollander | Jul 16, 2013 | Customer Profile
You’ve heard it before but it bears repeating: As a countertop fabricator it really pays to have a clear understanding of who you are and what market niche you serve. Take Solid Surfaces, Inc. in Rochester, NY for example. If not the largest fabricator in Upstate New...
by Harry Hollander | Jul 9, 2013 | Customer Profile
When Miles Crowe started out in business in 2003 with one other employee the goal was to fabricate and install one kitchen per week. Turns out, Crowe had orders for five countertops, which meant he had already oversold his capacity. “We’ve been trying to catch up ever...
by Harry Hollander | Jul 2, 2013 | Customer Profile
There’s a lot to be said for having a keen understanding of who you are as a company and where you find your strengths. That kind of perspective allows you to focus your resources and energies on the segment of the business that delivers the most return. Case in...
by Harry Hollander | Jun 18, 2013 | Customer Profile
What is one clear way to stand out in a market where cabinetmakers, in general, have a reputation for never being on time? Always hit your deadlines, of course. And that is something Twin Oaks Custom Cabinets in Neosho, MO has learned how to do very well. “One of our...
