For Immediate Release
May 18, 2004

Avanti Marble & Granite Builds New Warehouse Showroom

Frederick, Maryland — Avanti Marble & Granite Inc. recently broke ground on their new warehouse in the Stanford Business Park located off Route 15 in Frederick. The new facility, scheduled for completion in fall 2004, will offer an extensive inventory of the company’s natural stone products, including marble, onyx, limestone, travertine and a wide variety of granite from around the world. The showroom is designed to offer educational videos and helpful information on stone materials, as well as a comfortable atmosphere for choosing and purchasing stone products for residential and commercial projects.

In business for nearly seven years, Avanti has grown from a small local business into a prominent stone distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region. Since its inception, the company has grown along with the increased demand for granite as the countertop of choice in today’s homes. In addition to growth in the residential market, Avanti has successfully completed more than $4 million in commercial projects, including hotels, embassies, restaurants and office buildings throughout the region.

The new facility will stock over 300,000 square feet of stone in more than 200 colors. Owner Bill Werder, said that Avanti continually searches for new and unique colors and innovative products to offer their customers. “Today’s consumer demands a greater variety and more choices than ever before,” he stated. “Our representatives travel extensively to seek out the latest products and best quality stone on the market today. Beyond having so many practical uses, genuine stone is inherently unique and it’s natural beauty has a romantic quality that just can’t be duplicated.”

Mr. Werder attributes Avanti’s success to high integrity and a team atmosphere among the firm’s knowledgeable employees, who have more than 50 years of combined industry experience. “Thanks to them and the excellent customer service they provide, we’ve maintained steady growth each year. We are all looking forward to our new, modern facility that will allow us to offer even greater service in the future.”

Avanti Marble & Granite Company is currently located at 2502 Urbana Pike (Route 355) in Ijamsville, MD. For more information about their products and services, please call (301) 874-3900.

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