Fabricators discuss issues and solutions at Massachusetts Stone Summit
As part of the Marble Institute of America/Stone World industry education series, fabricators of all sizes gathered in the Boston area last month to discuss the issues affecting their business
On June 11, a group of fabricators from across New England gathered at Cosentino’s facility in Northborough, MA, for the Massachusetts Stone Summit — the latest edition of the Marble Institute of America/Stone World industry education series. The morning portion of the event included discussions on pricing and business management, while the afternoon featured a warehouse tour and a fabricator forum that allowed attendees to discuss a wide variety of issues and solutions with a panel of industry veterans.
The morning session was led by Tony Malisani of Malisani, Inc. in Great Falls, MT, and Vice President of the Marble Institute of America. “When you’re thinking about where your stone business is going, think about what you are trying to do,” he said. “What does the word ‘success’ mean to you? Set a definable goal. It could be doing 20 kitchens per week; it could be achieving a profit level of 20%. Take the time to think about what you want to do. Do you want to be a high-volume shop? A high-profit shop? Both?”