Granite Countertops And More…
Today during one of our weekly sales meetings, one of our Sales Rep’s mentioned that one of our long standing repeat customers didn’t realize that we also sold quartz countertops, and thus went elsewhere for that. While this took me off guard, I have to admit that I wasn’t that surprised. While we initially started our business selling only granite countertops and continued that route for many years, we found that we had to adapt to the market and provide a variety of products to better serve our customers.
With that said, over the last several years, we’ve added a variety of quartz products including:
We also provide a recycled glass surface if you are Thinking Green:
So whether you are looking for the natural beauty of granite, or the consistency of quartz, or recycled glass, we are happy to assist you with any of your countertop needs. Please stop by our showroom and check out our slabs and samples.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite on March 10th, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
2010 Home and Garden Show A Success!
This years Home and Garden show proved to be a success. Consumers were eager to get out and take a look the latest products, and trends for 2010. With the economy starting to pick up, people seemed more optimistic, and many are ready to get going on some remodeling projects, including granite countertops. Traffic at this year’s show also seemed higher and steadier than last year.
The Minneapolis Home and Garden show was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and ran February 24th through February 28th.
Following are a few photos I wanted to share from the show:
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite, Industry News on March 1st, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Visit Us At the 2010 Home & Garden Show!
Visit us at the show!
The Minneapolis Home & Garden Show will be held February 24-28, 2010 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Come see what this year’s show has to offer including, granite countertops. See the latest color trends, and products offerings. We are happy to answer any of your questions, and provide a bid for your prospective project.
Please make sure you visit us at:
Booth 3054
For more information and discount tickets, visit www.homeandgardenshow.com
You’ll save $3 off adult admission tickets!
Thanks for reading and hope to see you at the show!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite, Industry News on February 1st, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Kitchen Islands—An Integral Part Of Today’s Kitchens!
Many of today’s kitchens incorporate islands. That’s because they help improve function and efficiency and provide more of a workspace. According to “Ultra-Stylish, Ultra-Functional Kitchen Islands,” an article found on the Better Homes and Gardens website, when “outfitted with a sink, a cooktop, warming drawers, refrigerator drawers, or a dishwasher, an island makes food preparation and cleanup much more convenient and often more social.”
It is funny how families often gather in the kitchen. An island provides a nice spot for kids to do homework, or have an after school snack with friends, etc. Islands also work great for parties and family gatherings because they provide a nice serving area for food, as well as provide a space to socialize.
Whether you have an “L” shaped kitchen, or a “U” shaped kitchen, adding an island will help bring the workspace together and make it more functional. If you have questions about adding an island to your kitchen, please give us a call, or stop by our showroom. We are happy to answer your questions, and show you our product samples including: granite, quartz, Rinato stone, etc.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite on January 20th, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Optimism Seen In The Stone Industry!
For many people in the building industry, 2009 was a difficult year. For many stone fabricators, the story is the same. According to “Fabricators Predict Improvement For 2010,” an article, by Michael Reis, found in the January 6, 2010, issue of Stone World, “For the most part, fabricators feel that the worst is behind, and they are relatively optimistic for 2010 and beyond. These are the results of a survey conducted by the Market Research Department at BNP Media (Stone World’s parent company), and it polled a cross-section of fabricators across the U.S., including large and small firms, as well as relatively new and well-established companies.”
The fact that the economy is starting to improve and that people are starting to spend money again, are positive indicators for growth this year and beyond. Many homeowners who put off doing renovations, or improvements, are now ready to move ahead with their projects. With many kitchen and bathroom renovations, come granite countertops, or granite vanities, “Good News” for us fabricators!
According to the article, “The outlook of fabricators over the next five to 10 years was even more positive. According to the Stone World survey, more than four out of five fabricators (83%) feel that the market for stone in the U.S. will grow over the next five to 10 years.” This is great to hear and at PGC, we are preparing and gearing up for it.
Here’s to some much needed optimism for the stone industry and a great 2010!
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite, Industry News on January 13th, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
