Granicrete International’s contest to secure votes from the international base of certified installers was held August through September with votes tallied for the favorite distributor among all the installers.

Tom and Jean Eaton, Granicrete of Minnesota, Albert Lea, were recognized as receiving the most votes among Granicrete’s 70 plus distributors. According to Marc Winkelman, Granicrete’s CEO, “Not only did the Eatons receive the most votes, but the warm-felt comments that came with those votes clearly show the Eatons have had an incredible impact upon the lives and businesses they serve. Tom and Jean are a model for distributors throughout our network. For me, it has been a joy to see them flourish.”

Granicrete International is the largest network of independent wholesale distributors and installers in North America for decorative finishes. Its countertop and floor overlay systems have been on national television shows including ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition, HGTVs Designed to Sell, TLC’s Flip That House and A&E’s Flip This House.

Granicrete’s home improvement systems have been created to give the consumer elegant finishes found in the beauty of nature combined with the benefits of toda/s performance technology. The Granicrete certified installer program is a proven successful business model that has little risk and immediate financial rewards for men and women who are looking to begin a start-up business, add an additional profit margin to an existing business or for the do-it yourselfer. Installers are needed in Minnesota and northern Iowa. For more information and class schedules go to www.granicreteminnesota.com.

Visit their showroom at 2610 YH Hanson Ave. (north side) from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday or call for an appointment at 507-373-3547.