Anyone have experience with stone fabrication?

July 17, 2025
by a searcher from Loyola College in Maryland in Washington D.C., DC, USA
Hello, I am looking at a stone fabrication company. For context, my background is not in construction. I have sales management and leadership experience and experience in the data and analytics space. Looking for anyone who has owned and operated a fabrication shop that can share their experience owning / operating.
They are between 5-10M in Revenue. 16% EBITA margins.
~1x inventory on hand. Heavy inventory on hand - the owner states this is their competitive advantage.
~30+ employees.
- Shop - wet saws, water self containment system -90% residential, with repeat clients through designers, contractors, bath and kitchen etc
- subs install the work
Couple questions/ concerns:
- concern: tied up cash with inventory. has anyone else used high inventory as a competitive advantage? Is it necessary or is it an outdated strategy?
- concern: environmental component. since silicosis is such a high risk here - does anyone have advice for a first time buyer? What are the horror stories here
Thanks
from University of Cincinnati in Long Beach, CA, USA
from University of Florida in Washington, DC, USA