Lakeside Surfaces, Inc. succeeds with state-of-the-art technology
A little more than 20 years ago, Lakeside Surfaces Inc. of Norton Shores, MI, began in the garage of owner Rob Riegler, and today the company is a fully integrated digital shop with the latest generation of technology in the marketplace
For aspiring fabricators, the story of Lakeside Surfaces Inc. of Norton Shores, MI, is a model of how to grow a business: start small, grow intelligently, ride out the tough times, and stay prepared for the future. Today, the company is a leading processor in its region, and it is poised for sustained long-term growth.
Lakeside Surfaces Inc. is primarily focused on custom-designed countertops for residential homes. “The vast majority of our work is ‘hard’ surfaces produced using quartz products, but we also specialize in granite, soapstone, marble and occasionally even semi-precious materials,” explained Rob Riegler, President of Lakeside Surfaces Inc. “Additionally, we fabricate more complex products like tub and fireplace surrounds, full-height backsplashes, shower walls and innovative options including mitered drop panels and stacked chiseled edges. Smaller entities of Lakeside Surfaces Inc. include fabrication of acrylic countertops — solid surfaces — as well as custom parts in both hard and solid surface for commercial installations and large development projects.