Granite Transformations Managing Director Colin Mackenzie Announced Finalist In Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
The Northern Beaches resident leads the third fastest growing franchise in Australia, Granite Transformations, which he established in 1997 and now boasts over 43 franchised branches throughout Australia and over 150 branches worldwide. Granite Transformations has earned the reputation as being the market leader in the kitchen makeover/renovation sector, with an innovative range of products and a unique approach to refacing kitchens.
“I’m thrilled to be a finalist in The 2005 Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards and am honoured to be included in a group of such successful business leaders,” Colin Mackenzie said. “In a relatively short period of time, Granite Transformations has grown from a small Australian operation to a global franchise system with 150 outlets in 8 different countries.”
The founders of the award, Ernst & Young revealed, “The 2005 Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists across Australia represent an amazing group of individuals with a diverse range of entrepreneur talent. One can’t help but be inspired by their vision, determination & leadership”.
Colin Mackenzie continues to introduce innovative products to the Australian market place and pushes the boundaries, creating excitement amongst both residential consumers and the commercial market.
Four weeks ago saw the introduction of a new product to the Australian market place, Australia’s first “Mosaic Slab”. Designex 2005, the largest and most influential forum for commercial and residential design in the Asia Pacific, was the launching platform for the clever product in Australia.
“We’ve developed a market niche through the innovative application of our products and we continue to pioneer, offering cutting edge products to the market place, including the launch of our exclusive Mosaic Slabs. I was overwhelmed at the incredible response that our Mosaic Slabs received at Designex and I look forward to the continued success and growth of Granite Transformations worldwide.”
Launched in 2001, The Australian Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is conducted in five regions with regional winners progressing to the national awards. Selected by independent regional and national judging panels, entrepreneurs are recognised in a number of award categories, with the overall Australian Entrepreneur Of The Year going on to represent Australia at Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year held annually in Monte Carlo.
About Granite Transformations
Granite Transformations provide the domestic and commercial market with a range of innovative products from Italy, including Granite, Quartz & Mosaics Slabs (see below descriptions). What’s unique about the Granite Transformations process is the application of the products. The products are installed directly over existing benchtops, offering consumers the following advantages - minimal mess to clean, saves time (residential jobs can take less than 3 days to complete), and can save the customer money. Some of the many and varied residential applications include kitchen benchtops, splashbacks, and kickboards, bathroom walls, shower recesses and vanity tops, floor tiles and fireplaces. Some of the commercial applications include reception areas, entry foyers, lobbies, restroom areas, bar tops, tables, boardroom tables and retail shops, as well as hotel and motel lobbies, investment properties and retirement villages.
Rocksolid Granit®
Imported from Italy, Rocksolid Granit® combines some of the world's finest natural stone, granite and quartz with technology to produce a brilliantly engineered stone. Rocksolid Granit® is flexible, resistant to wear and to chemical agents. It’s also light weight, non absorbent and is heat, stain, and scratch resistant. Rocksolid Granit®, which can be used over many new or existing surfaces, can be installed directly on top of your existing benchtop. The flexibility and lightweight nature of Rocksolid Granit® enables quick and easy installation and can also be fitted to curved surfaces. Rocksolid Granit® is made from 95% natural stone combined with a specially formulated polymer, to create a strong and durable surface. As well as being a perfect product for kitchen benchtops, splashbacks and kickboards, Rocksolid Granit® is ideal for many other applications. These include bathroom vanities and walls, shower recesses, floors and even fireplaces. A unique feature of the product is its capability of fitting directly over the top of existing floor and wall materials.
Cristallino®
A fusion of transparent tempered glass and semi-precious man-made stone fragments. The transparency of the glass pieces meticulously selected in size, quality and quantity, as well as the translucency of the semi-precious man-made stone fragments provide the Cristallino® product line with their characteristic deepness and translucency. Imported from Italy, Cristallino® is heat, stain, and scratch resistant making it the perfect surface for kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, bathroom vanities, shower walls, tub surrounds and fireplaces. Cristallino® can be used over many new or existing surfaces, is a lightweight, strong and durable engineered surface, which enables a modern look to be achieved where previously this may not have been possible.
Mosaics
Transparent glass mosaic veined with enamels and avventurina stone and semi-transparent coloured glass mosaic with iridescent effects beautify and modernise your home with a high-end look. The unique 4’ x 10’ mosaic slabs can be adhered over many surfaces in the home in a fraction of normal mosaic installation time while creating a quality, custom look. The slabs are pre-grouted with a latex grout, which is stain resistant, will not crack, and never needs sealing. Mosaics are perfect for floors, walls, showers, features, or works of art. 02.04.2008
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Contact Granite Transformations
Unit 7, 4 - 6 Aquatic Drive
Frenchs Forest
NSW 2086
Tel: 1300 30 66 66
Fax: (02) 9454 6711
