Fabricator Profile: Ashco International

15Ashco International is a full-service countertop fabricator headquartered in Dulles, Va., that takes on a variety of jobs, including residential kitchens and baths, commercial kitchens, wet bars, garage workspaces and many others. The owner, Hamid Sharifi, founded Ascho International in 1984, and he has seen the industry go through each cycle during that time, from laminate to solid surface, to natural stone and quartz.

Sharifi states that the success of his fabrication business has been in his ability to adapt to the changing market. He has divided Ashco International into several different internal divisions to handle the nuances of marketing and fabrication that are unique with each material.

Sharifi was educated as a mechanical engineer, and his first jobs were in new home construction. After several years in managing custom home construction, he decided to specialize in kitchens and bathrooms because he felt that these areas required more influence in design than other parts a home.

What makes Ashco International unique is Sharifi’s willingness to work with all types of surfaces and all types of customers. However, the company is also known for its innovation and excellent customer service. One of their specialties in fabrication and installation is creating invisible seams, a process that first began with solid surface but has since expanded to granite and quartz.

When it comes to customers, Sharifi has excelled at providing them with a one-stop shop that includes both general contracting and plumbing. He also makes it a priority to provide sales support to his wholesale customers.

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