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Recently, we ran across an article titled, “Costly Stone, Alternatives to Granite Countertops” and it brought out a couple of great points in comparing Granite to Solid Surfaces.
 
Consider the lifespan of your countertop materials. Al Gerhart, expert in the matter, indicates that some granite and cement countertops can crack, chip, and stain, becoming unusable after just a few years of use. Solid Surface or any other engineered composite countertops are much easier to repair!

The article also described how the “mining” of granite blocks leaves a considerable impact on the environment, while conversion from blocks to usable slabs that end up in your home produces a large amount of waste for which no alternative use has been developed.
 
Composite products such as solid surface countertops have a far smaller “waste footprint” with a higher potential for recycling than other products.

While this article did not mention pricing, Engineered Composites such as Solid Surface materials are more affordable than ever!  When you add up the benefits of affordability, longer lifespan and being safer for the environment it makes sense to look into Solid Surfaces for your next kitchen countertop!

IMI’s Kitchen Counter Tops are manufactured using the newest technology in Solid Surface Polymers and MasterCast Performance Engineered Composites. They also can be made in dimensions that will work in any type of kitchen.

When you need a beautiful solid surfacing material that’s economical and as durable as premium solid surface sheets, there’s only one solution – VISION by International Marble Industries. Vision is a combination of solid surface polymers and cultured marble matrix. Vision Kitchen Countertops offer an elegant matte finish with four special edge choices as standard. Vision is seamless in most applications up to 140″ x 74″. The durable surface resists burns, scratches, scuffs, stains and corrosion. Vision countertops retain their color and are UV stabilized.

Our kitchen showroom at 304 Bell Park Drive shows our full line of products and is open by appointment from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call us and we would be happy to give you a tour. Our phone number is 770.928.2252. We look forward to hearing from you!

We’ve been hearing it on the news, from friends even from our own mouths as we walk the aisles at the grocery store and balk at what we see. Prices have gone up. Seems to be a paradoxical occurrence in a down economy, doesn’t it? Many companies in all industries are also eliminating freebies, extras, bonuses or bulk values. This is probably a more expected sign of the times. One thing we don’t think you should have to expect or deal with is any decrease in the service you receive!

As a business professional we know you are dedicated to giving your clients the best customer service possible, and you expect the same from the vendors who serve you. You don’t make excuses, and neither do we. The staff of International Marble Industries Inc. (IMI) has always been dedicated to excellent customer service, quick turnaround times and affordable quality products.

IMI guarantees a 48 hour response time, and a typical five day lead time on products. How often have you heard the word “guarantee” lately? IMI also promises to get your quotes to you accurately and on-time. What’s on-time? How about within 24 hours of receiving the information? That’s fast!

Would your clients like:

• To make color selections with an IMI professional in a dedicated design center?
• To have professional installers in their home, not just contracted laborers?
• To have products that are warrantied by not only your company, but by the manufacturer as well?

Would you like:

• To work with a company who was the first in the industry to offer the fastest lead time?
• To work with a company that is a member of the ACMA, ICPA, NARI, GAHB & NAHB?
• To work with a company that will do the measure AND the install for you?
• To work with a company that actually loves to speak with your clients and answer their questions?
• To work with a company that offers Certified Aging-In-Place Professionals to consult with you or your clients?

IMI is a company you and your clients can trust. We’re not letting economic downturns or pricing upturns change our dedication to excellence. Simply put, we’re offering a great product brought to you by great people. It’s a basic philosophy that has served us well over the years. Come back to the basics. Come to IMI.