Doric Spring Conference Highlights Innovation, Education, and Growing Dealer Engagement
Dealers gather in Terre Haute for strategic updates, product innovation, and a reaffirmed commitment to the Doric brand.
Marshall, IL — May 6, 2026 — Doric Products, Inc. welcomed dealers from across its network to the Doric Spring Conference, held April 15–17 at the Terre Haute Casino Resort. The multi-day gathering brought together dealers for education, collaboration, and updates on Doric’s growing product offerings, including significant advancements in columbarium manufacturing.
The event opened Wednesday evening with a welcome hour, allowing dealers to reconnect, share ideas, and build relationships across the Doric network.
Thursday’s sessions began with a presentation from Mark Klingenberger, who led a discussion on making graveside services more personal and meaningful for families. His insights sparked thoughtful conversation among attendees and set a collaborative tone for the day.
Next, John Mulyck of Watkowski–Mulyck Funeral Home shared his perspective as a funeral director working with Doric products. He spoke highly of his experience partnering with Todd Wieser and the Wieser Precast team, highlighting their responsiveness, craftsmanship, and commitment to service.
Following lunch, Dale Cameron delivered his first presentation as part of the Doric team, focusing on applying the 80/20 rule in today’s vault and cremation markets. Dealers then worked through how to apply the concept within their own operations, generating practical takeaways for business growth.
The day concluded with an update from Derek Maher and Ken Crosby on developments at the Classic Metal Vaults (CMV) facility. The CMV plant recently acquired a new laser unit designed to increase production efficiency for both metal vaults and columbarium projects. The team has also been experimenting with the new equipment by creating custom benches and fire pits—an early sign of the machine’s versatility and potential.
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Doric President Jim Wiens expressed his appreciation for the strong turnout and the energy dealers brought to the event. “I was extremely pleased with the attendance at this year’s Spring Conference,” said Wiens. “It’s clear that our columbarium product line is being embraced in a significant way by our dealers, and that momentum is exciting to see. The growing commitment to the Doric brand across our network is what drives our innovation and strengthens our dealers’ ability to serve families with excellence.”
The Spring Conference reinforced Doric’s ongoing investment in dealer education, product development, and collaborative growth—key pillars supporting the company’s mission to deliver high-quality memorialization solutions nationwide.
About Doric: Doric Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of burial vaults, cremation vaults, columbaria, and memorialization products. Distributed by highly trained professionals throughout the United States and Canada, Doric offers funeral products of exceptional quality, value, and strength.
