Stone and monument fabrication industry leader Will Sanvik passed away Sept. 1 at the age of 84. Sanvik is remembered for his entrepreneurship, excellent leadership skills, and outgoing personality, as well as his commitment to these industries and to the people who worked for him.
Sanvik spent 52 years with Granite City Tool, now a part of GranQuartz, 40 of those years as president and CEO. In his time, Granite City Tool expanded as a leader in the sale of tools and equipment to the monument and countertop fabrication industries, and established a successful general contractor construction equipment rental business with a division of winter construction heating equipment.