Since most of Viking's work is for builders, turnaround time was of the utmost importance. “They did nice work, but we weren't able to control the level of service,†Trachten said of the outside fabrication work. Ultimately, this led the company to begin processing its own stonework.
Trachten said that when he decided to enter stone fabrication, finding the right personnel was a top priority. “Step one was getting Charlie Sutherland, who runs our shop,†he said. “He has a lifetime of experience in the business.â€