BB Industries, one of the stone industry’s leading fabrication suppliers and distributors received a Top Workplaces 2023 award from Knox News (Knoxville News Sentinel), matching its performance in 2021 and 2022. The award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.

“This award helps us gel even more as an organization and everyone who works here should be proud that they contribute to such a special atmosphere,” said Rick Stimac, BB Industries CEO/president. “We know that translates to our valued customers and vendor partners and makes us one of the best in the industry.”

The anonymous survey by Energage measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection.

“Companies need to authentically represent their brand to job-seekers,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “The employee experience needs to be on the mission-critical list. Leaders who embrace a people-first culture will benefit greatly.

“By giving employees a voice and showcasing your authentic culture through employer branding, organizations can attract those job seekers who complement their culture. Culture drives performance.”

“Over the past year we have added additional locations and personnel to give our customers the highest level of service, and the fastest delivery times in the industry, nationwide,” said Stimac. We have earned our reputation as a great to place to work in the industry, and that helps BBI to continue to experience company and employee growth.”

BBI Customer Rep Ken Brock also commented, “I’ve been here 21 years, and this is honestly the best job I’ve ever had. The people here genuinely care about our customers, and form long-term relationships with them based on trust. And the guys I work with – We care about each other, here.”

Many companies often state that they are building relationships with their customers,” said Karen Hamilton, BB Industries human resources manager. “I believe the difference for BBI is that we build relationships with our employees first. We know that without our employees, their dedication, their time, and commitment we certainly would not be where we are today.

“Our employees are the difference in making BB Industries successful. We know that, appreciate that, and do our best to show it. We genuinely care about one another. We do not just say it, we mean it.”


Since its beginning in 1994, BBI’s philosophy has been to offer the best customer service, the best value, and the highest-quality tools available for the stone industry. This is accomplished by delivering exceptional products and first-class service to our partners in the stone, tile, and restoration industries. For more info, visit BBIndustriesLLC.com and https://www.facebook.com/BBIndustriesLLC.USA .