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Smokey Mountain Tops is a member of the elite stone fabrication organization Artisan Group. For those unfamiliar with this group, it is an assembly of fabrication company owners from specific locations around the country, who come together to share knowledge and solve problems. When asked about being a member, Scott said, “It’s been a great group. I’ve been a member for over ten years, and also serve on the Board, and have made some great friends. It has really been a sound- ing board for us growing up in the indus- try and learning from each other in order to share ideas without the concern of compet- ing with anyone. We have annual meetings and shop tours, and that’s where we col- laborate. Moreover, the knowledge gained, when sitting at the bar after hours, while having a beer and talking about business is just as rewarding as any of the other stuff. Because, in my opinion, this is where you open up and discuss concepts of different things that help you grow with your peers, who value your opinion.”
Todd Scott and brother Tim Scott co-founded Smokey Mountain Tops over 30 years ago.
“I think we try to stay on the cutting edge with what’s new in the industry, and not just follow what’s happening. Our goal is to continue to lead the solid surface, quartz, natural stone and Dekton market. Hopefully, we will continue to not just be
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Tim Scott, Smokey Mountain Tops
satisfied by market shares, and continue to stay educated on what’s next, so we can continue to grow. Each of our markets has different goals for growth, and we will jump through hoops to keep things right and keep our business growing like it’s done over the last thirty years. Last year’s growth was up 11% over the year before. Because we are conservative, we have paid as we go, so during difficult times not being over-ex- tended has given us the luxury to not have to worry about paying for equipment.. We simply evolved with the times, and it has always helped us to be a better company.
“Additionally, we will continue to work on keeping state-of-the-art equipment in our production line. Wet cutting and safe material handling is going to remain our biggest priority over the next five years. Our shops are wet, and have always been safe, and we will continue to look for bet- ter ways to keep our people safe. You can’t run a business without good people, right? And it takes years and like-minded peo- ple to earn success, and I’d put our people against anyone else’s as far as quality and doing the right thing. Our 135 team mem- bers are extended family, and do a great job. Honesty and integrity is important, and a blessing in our business.”
Smokey Mountain Tops is a Natural Stone Institute Accredited Stone Fabrication Shop, a member of the International Stone Fabricators Association, and sev- eral builders associations. Todd Scott was also recently appointed to the board of International Stone Fabricators Alliance as an advisor to its members, with the goal of promoting safe practices for all types of surface fabrication.
For more information, please visit www. smtops.com .
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