Mercer began his career as a sales representative for Wilsonart -- a laminates company. He then decided to continue his work in the fabrication field by starting his own business -- Hytec Tops. Previously working as a sales representative has kept him in the loop with connections he has been able to carry over. “I do a lot of networking with my old comrades,†said Mercer. “We do a lot of sharing of information.â€
Like many other fabricators similar in size and production capacity, Hytec Tops specializes in residential kitchens. “Mainly, the type of work we do is residential countertops,†said Mercer. “The commercial jobs that we do never total more than $20,000 per project.†On average, Hytec Tops will complete anywhere from 12 to 15 kitchens a week.