CASE STUDY · PARTNER SINCE MARCH 2026
MASONRY SUPPLY STORE DRIVES GROWTH WITH STRATEGIC SOURCING AND A TRUSTED PARTNERSHIP
Finding opportunity beyond the traditional supply chain.
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AT A GLANCE
THE PARTNERSHIP
Masonry Supply Store
Building materials supplier for contractors
PORCELAIN TILE
Material sourced
March 2026
Partner since
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The Challenge
UP AGAINST BIGGER COMPETITORS
The buyer and co-owner of a masonry supply store recognized a growing need in the market for a more affordable alternative to traditional pavers. Serving customers in a highly competitive environment, he understood that pricing often drives purchasing decisions and that differentiating his business from larger competitors would require a fresh approach.
Rather than relying solely on conventional supply channels, the buyer set out to find products that would help his customers lower their project costs without sacrificing quality.
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The Soluton
SOURCING BUILT AROUND THE BUSINESS NEEDS
The co-owner’s search for new opportunities led him to Silvaris. He knew that to remain competitive, he would need to “wander off the beaten path” and explore nontraditional sourcing options that could unlock savings.
Since March 2026, the store has purchased 24” x 24” porcelain tile through us. Working closely with our senior trader, he found a partner who understood the realities of running a growing business with limited yard space in a busy market. Our trader focused on understanding their actual needs instead of just pushing inventory.
At one point, our trader helped the co-owner purchase several small lots of product that proved difficult to move. Rather than leaving him to manage the situation alone, the trader discounted his next few orders as a gesture of good faith and reached out to local contacts to help find other outlets for the product.
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REsults
A PRODUCT LINE THAT PAYS OFF
Since March 2026, porcelain tile has become a steady line for the business, bought by the truckload and sized to what the yard can hold.
- Multiple orders of 24” x 24” porcelain delivered per month on average
- Expanded access to cost-effective product alternatives
- Improved ability to compete against larger corporations and satisfy customers
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In Their Words
My Silvaris trader is receptive, prompt and honest. If I tell her I’m sitting on product right now, she doesn’t smother me with products I don’t need. We’ve built trust over time, and I know she has my business’s best interests in mind.”
— Marius G., buyer & co-owner
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