Pinnacle Stone: From a husband-and-wife team to a national surface supplier

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Pinnacle Stone has carved out a name in South Africa’s stone and porcelain surface industry by focusing on one powerful promise: certainty. With operations in Johannesburg and Polokwane, the business supplies imported porcelain and sintered stone surfaces for luxury homes, commercial developments, kitchen studios, architects, and developers across the country.

In conversation with Pavlo Phitidis from Aurik, the founders unpack how they shifted from simply supplying products to protecting project timelines. By securing specifications early, managing cash flow through a controlled stock range, and engineering reliable delivery systems, Pinnacle Stone is building sustainable, repeatable growth.

Powered by FNB Business, this Future50 feature dives into entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and the reality of building a business that creates jobs and shapes South Africa’s future.
17 Feb English South Africa Business News · Business

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