Article: An evolving family business for over a century: now in its third generation, Northwestern Marble & Granite Co. of Edina, MN, has continually improved upon its success and established itself as a reputable name in the stone industry.(Fabricator Case Study)

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As president and owner of Northwestern Marble & Granite Co. since 1988, David C. Gramling--named after his grandfather who had also once served as company owner and president--has dedicated himself to continuing to run a successful fabrication business, which has been in his family for more than 100 years. Since its start in 1896, the company has experienced several name changes, actively supported World War II and relocated its facility a few times. Today, Northwestern Marble & Granite Co. operates out of a 20,000-square-foot shop--with an additional 7,000 square feet of office/ showroom space--in Edina, MN, and the company works hard to ...

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