Banking Veteran Places Artisan Precast on Firm Ground
Just over a year ago, Artisan Precast, Inc., a manufacturer of concrete landscaping walls and fences, was on the verge of collapse. In fact, it couldn't even afford the costs associated with filing for bankruptcy. But the 25-year-old Los Angeles company has achieved a major turnaround since its assets were bought in October 2006 by a small group of investors headed by Craig Lewis, a veteran of the banking industry.
You also want to make sure the product is manufactured in a certified plant by an appropriate entity such as the NPCA. Also, make sure to ask if this is the company's primary business - i.e. precast fencing or just one of the many materials they offer. As we all know, specialists tend to be better at what they do than generalists because that is all they do. That experience is incredibly important to ensuring a good outcome for your project.
