Business View Magazine | Volume 9, Issue 3

46 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 3 of a couple very brief delays with wire mesh, the company’s needs have been met. Having its material suppliers located in the U.S. and Canada has also helped. The relationships that Stoll Industries has with its vendors goes a long way in making sure the shortages are not an issue. One such relationship is with Glass Unlimited in High Point, North Carolina. Stoll Industries has worked with multiple glass vendors over the years, but this industry-leading glass manufacturer and supplier has made a strong overall impression based on its emphasis on delivery processes and getting materials to Stoll on time. As Yoder attests, “They make sure we get our shipments each week on time when needed. There is a tremendous amount of value in having strong vendor and dealer relationships.” He adds that the company often schedules dealer visits and training events that include company meals and chartered fishing trips and other recreational activities that help build deeper relationships. “We have while we add a few new people most years, a lot of them have been with us for many years.” Stoll Industries creates products that accessorize a fireplace, kitchen, or comfortable living space. Products like a screen, tool set, and decorative front are made from a wide variety of metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, copper brass, and hot and cold roll steel. The company has designers in-house that can quickly create a drawing or 3D rendering that bring to life a customer’s custom product idea. While some companies in the industry have had supply chain issues since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, that has not been much of an issue for Stoll Industries. Yoder reports, “We have not had any delays to speak of because of materials shortages. Because we have such great and talented employees and wonderful relationships with our suppliers, we have stayed ahead of the curve.” He indicated that raw steel is the biggest material need and that, outside