Within the next eight years, Bauer and his father's business gradually expanded, and they moved to several different locations to accommodate the company's growth. Today, Planet Granite occupies a total of 28,000 square feet, including a fabrication shop, in-house slab storage area and a showroom.
“I think growing pains are something that everyone in this industry deals with,†said the fabricator, adding that he would not be in the position he is in today without the knowledge and continuing support he receives from his father. “It's been eight years for me. I'm 30 years old, and I feel like it's just starting. We have a solid team, in which many of our guys I grew up with in high school or met snowboarding. We've succeeded in having a positive and safe environment.â€