AST Stone

AST Stone has been making high quality marble and granite products for the past eight years.

“We manufacture custom-built stone product for builders and private individuals,” says Mike Wegrzyn, who works in the office of the North York-based company. “We don’t sell to stores.”

The company’s specialty is beautiful high-end stone countertops, integrated sinks and vanities and AST Stone has built up an exceptional reputation for providing the highest standards in their products and service. Each custom-built stone product is made to order with the utmost care and attention to detail.

“Clients come to us for quality workmanship,” says Wegrzyn.

Customer satisfaction is also key to the company’s success and AST Stone prides itself on offering top-notch, professional service. They are committed to not just meeting – but exceeding – client expectations.

“We believe our customers are the most important part of our business,” says Wegrzyn.

Owned by Americo Tomas, AST Stone is part of the growing AST Group of Companies [www. astgc.com] which specialize in a wide array of services relating to stone products: AST Flooring offers installation of stone, marble, granite, limestone and ceramic tiles; AST Restoration specializes in stone renovation for all types of natural and man-made stones; and AST Décor makes custom designed motifs and decorative borders to enhance marble, granite and ceramic installations.

As a small company with a staff of 15, AST Stone is looking to keep unnecessary costs down so they can invest in building their company. And as their telecommunications partner, Allstream Small Business is helping make this happen.

AST Stone decided to switch their phone service from a competitor to Allstream Small Business.

“An Allstream Small Business salesperson offered us a way better deal than we had previously, so we switched over,” says Wegrzyn.

Allstream Small Business is dedicated to providing companies with fewer than 50 employees simple, cost-effective phone/Internet/Hosted Phone System solutions that meet the unique needs of smaller businesses. This helps small companies stay competitive and grow.

AST Stone had the option of choosing from among several different sized Allstream Small Business telecommunications bundles, so they pay only for the services they want. They weren’t forced to buy a big package with more tools than they need.

AST Stone requires only four phone lines so the Phone 500™ Bundle was perfect for their needs. It includes two calling features of their choice on each line, and U.S. and Canadian long distance minutes. They also received a business listing in local White and Yellow Pages. AST Stone can upgrade or add on to the bundle at any time from a long list of phone, fax, and Internet tools.

Moving over to Allstream Small Business was hassle-free, says Wegrzyn. AST Stone got to keep their phone number and the installation was quick with great customer service.

“The switchover was easy,” he says.

AST Stone now gets one simple monthly bill for their phone and long distance charges. But most importantly, Allstream Small Business offers the growing company reliable service at a low price.

“We’re saving about $15 per line per month,” says Wegrzyn. “I would recommend Allstream Small Business because it is cheaper and everyone is looking to save money these days.”