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the largest tile contractors association in the world,
with over 1,000 members. Geared primarily towards
local tilers and contractors, it was attended by approxi-
mately 50 tilers and distributors. The workshop cov-
ered a variety of topics, ranging from the preparation
of substrates to grouting. The workshop was such a
success, that de Verteuil hopes to hold similar events
in the future.
How does Micro Milling stay ahead of the curve? “In
our type of business, when it comes to plants and ma-
chinery, upgrades are a constant thing, always on your
mind. Anything to improve your processes, or better
your service toward your customers – it’s an ongoing
thing. Over the past three or four years we’ve done a
lot of upgrades. We built a new thin set plant and a
new grout plant. We’ve raised our capacity to a level
where we can actively seek out new export markets
and we’re comfortable that Trinidad is serviced.” In
addition, the company has added some new product
lines, such as plaster mix and concrete mix. It also has
begun offering smaller, more convenient, five-pound
bags of tile grout for the do-it-yourself homeowner.
Although de Verteuil would like to expand the com-
pany’s export range, he is mindful of the particular
restrictions that his products impose: “Because it’s
a heavy product, I can’t compete with Florida, for in-
stance. I can’t send product to Florida and be com-
petitive with guys that produce product there. So, my
range is the English speaking Caribbean countries for
now, but I don’t see why, in the near future, we can’t
get into some of the islands that speak Spanish and
French, as well.”
As Micro Milling Ltd. grows, adding more diversity to
its product lines, and broadening its markets, it will be
able to build on its 20-year history of providing quality
service to its customers. After all, it has already laid
the foundation for its success.
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