Halquist Stone
Halquist Stone, founded 1929 in Sussex, Wisconsin, operates nine Wisconsin quarries and a fabrication facility, producing and distributing natural stone veneer, landscape stone, cut stone, countertops, brick, and manufactured stone to architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1929
- HeadquartersSussex, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Halquist Stone does
Halquist Stone is a privately held stone quarrying, fabrication, and building materials distribution company founded in 1929 and headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin. The company operates nine quarries across Wisconsin's Lannon, Chilton, and Fond du Lac regions, processing raw stone into a portfolio of natural stone veneer (seven collections), landscape stone (bluestone, fieldstone, flagstone, wallstone, outcropping, steps, signage), cut stone, stone tile, and countertops. It also distributes brick, manufactured stone, clay pavers, concrete pavers, and retaining wall products from national brands including Boral (Cultured Stone), Boulder Creek, StoneCraft, Creative Mines, Pine Hall Brick, Endicott, Belgard, Unilock, and VERSA-LOK, with several product lines held as Wisconsin-exclusive dealer agreements.
The company serves three primary customer segments: architects, builders, and contractors supplied nationally via a regional sales representative force (West Coast, Midwest, East Coast) and dealer network; homeowners purchasing countertops through two showrooms (Sussex and Franklin) with in-house installation teams in Southeastern Wisconsin; and DIY consumers purchasing sample boards and loose stone. Pricing is quote-based and transactional for custom fabrication and countertops, with unit pricing for smaller items such as sample boards ($55) and loose stone pieces ($26). Halquist Stone's proprietary Thinstone thincut veneer (3/4" to 1 1/2" depth) and ANSI-NSC 173 sustainable production certification — making it the only Midwest Limestone producer and eighth company in the USA certified — represent its principal technical and regulatory differentiators. The company has 51-100 employees, no disclosed parent company, no identified institutional investors, and no M&A activity in the source materials, suggesting family- or founder-controlled ownership across nearly 97 years of continuous operation.
Halquist Stone firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Halquist Stone
- Legal name
- Halquist Stone
- Website
- https://halquiststone.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1929
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Halquist Stone, founded 1929 in Sussex, Wisconsin, operates nine Wisconsin quarries and a fabrication facility, producing and distributing natural stone veneer, landscape stone, cut stone, countertops, brick, and manufactured stone to architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners across the United States.
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Halquist Stone industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Natural Stone & Masonry Building Materials
- NAICS
- Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Dimension Stone Mining and Quarrying (212311), Stone Mining and Quarrying (21231)
- SIC
- Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH), Limestone Quarrying (Industrial & Construction Grade) (IMAKAHAC)
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Where Halquist Stone is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sussex
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Halquist Stone business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Quarried Stone Products: Sale of natural stone products quarried from nine Wisconsin quarries including building stone veneer, landscape stone, flagstone, bluestone, fieldstone, wallstone, and outcropping. Products sold by square footage, linear feet, or tons depending on product type.
- Custom Cut Stone Fabrication: Fabrication of cut stone products including sandstones, granites, marbles, and limestones from around the world. Services include shop drawings, drafting, and engineering support for stone cladding projects. One of the largest fabricators of cut stone in the Midwest.
- Countertop Fabrication and Installation: Complete countertop services including fabrication and installation of granite, quartz, quartzite, marble, soapstone, and porcelain countertops. In-house installation by Halquist employees ensures quality control. Serves Southeastern Wisconsin including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and surrounding counties.
- Brick and Manufactured Stone Distribution: Distribution of brick products (BrickCraft, Continental Brick, Henry Brick, McAvoy Brick, Old Carolina Brick, Taylor Clay Products) and manufactured stone (Cultured Stone by Boral, Boulder Creek, StoneCraft, Creative Mines) through dealer network. Some products sold exclusively in Wisconsin.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wallstone Sample Board |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Loose Stone Pieces |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Countertop Projects |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Halquist Stone product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Halquist Stone quarries, fabricates, and distributes natural stone products from nine Wisconsin quarries, supplying building stone veneer, landscape stone, cut stone, stone tile, and countertops to architects, builders, contractors, dealers, and homeowners. The company also distributes brick, clay pavers, manufactured stone, concrete pavers, and retaining wall systems from leading manufacturers through its dealer network, and provides in-house countertop fabrication and installation services in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Product overview
Halquist Stone is a building materials supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of natural stone, manufactured stone, brick, clay pavers, concrete products, and countertops. The product line centers on its nine Wisconsin quarries (Lannon, Chilton, Fond du Lac, Hamilton, Ideal) and three core natural stone categories: Stone Veneer/Building Stone (seven collections including Blend, Boulder, Castlestone, Dimensional, Ledge, Mosaic, and Stakledge), Landscape Stone (Bluestone, Fieldstone, Flagstone, Paving/Paver, Outcropping, Signage, Steps/Treads/Coping, and Wallstone collections), and Cut Stone. The countertop division (Sussex showroom) offers natural stone, quartz, and porcelain slabs. The company also distributes manufactured stone brands (Cultured Stone by Boral, Boulder Creek Stone, StoneCraft Industries, Creative Mines), brick sub-brands (BrickCraft, Continental Brick, Henry Brick, McAvoy Brick, Old Carolina Brick, Taylor Clay Products), clay pavers (Pine Hall Brick, Endicott), and concrete products (Belgard Hardscapes, High Format/Rosetta Hardscapes, Rochester Concrete, Unilock, VERSA-LOK) as a dealer. Several product lines are sold exclusively in Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Thinstone: Thincut veneer product line - 3/4" to 1 1/2" depth natural stone veneer
- BrickCraft
- Continental Brick
- Henry Brick
- McAvoy Brick
- Old Carolina Brick
- Taylor Clay Products
Products and services
- Stone Veneer (Building Stone) Natural stone veneer products presented in seven collections (Blend, Boulder, Castlestone, Dimensional, Ledge, Mosaic, Stakledge), sourced from Halquist's Lannon, Chilton, and Fond du Lac Wisconsin quarries. Available as full veneer or Thinstone thincut veneer for architects, builders, and contractors.
- Landscape Stone Full portfolio of landscape stone including Bluestone, Fieldstone, Flagstone, Paving/Paver, Outcropping, Signage, Steps/Treads/Coping, and Wallstone collections for residential and commercial landscape projects.
- Stone Tile American-made natural stone flooring from Midwestern stone, available in brushed, bushhammered, thermal, honed, or polished finishes. Includes marble, limestone, and granite tiles for flooring applications.
- Cut Stone One of the largest cut stone fabricators in the Midwest, processing quarried products from nine Wisconsin quarries and fabricating sandstones, granites, marbles, and limestones from around the world. Offers shop drawings, drafting, and stone cladding engineering.
- Brick Clay brick products under multiple sub-brands including BrickCraft, Continental Brick, Henry Brick, McAvoy Brick, Old Carolina Brick, and Taylor Clay Products. Available in a wide range of sizes and thin brick formats. Sold exclusively in Wisconsin.
- Clay Pavers Genuine clay pavers including Pine Hall Brick and Endicott Brick, suitable for driveways, walkways, patios, streets, parking lots, and municipal plazas. Available in multiple sizes including permeable and plank saver formats.
- Countertops Fabrication and installation of granite, quartzite, marble, soapstone, quartz, and porcelain countertops for kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor kitchens, and fireplaces. Services available exclusively in Southeastern Wisconsin with in-house installation teams.
- Cultured Stone Artificial/manufactured stone veneer collections including Cultured Stone by Boral, Boulder Creek Stone, StoneCraft Industries, and Creative Mines. Sold exclusively in Wisconsin.
- Decorative Stone Chips Decorative stone chips and mulch replacements in various colors and sizes. Available by the ton or in bags for landscaping applications.
- Natural Stone Paving Natural stone pavers with low water absorption, excellent freeze-thaw durability, and flexural strength. Includes travertine, limestone, basalt, marble, and granite options in various colors and surface treatments.
- Concrete Pavers Concrete paver products distributed through Belgard Hardscapes, High Format (Rosetta Hardscapes), Rochester Concrete, and Unilock brands. Includes pavers, porcelain pavers, and dimension flagstone slabs.
- Retaining Wallstone - Concrete Concrete retaining wall systems through Belgard Hardscapes, High Format (Rosetta Hardscapes), Rochester Concrete, Unilock, and VERSA-LOK brands. Segmentally interlocked systems that can reach 50 feet or more in height with geogrid soil reinforcement.
Quantifiable outcome
- Thinstone reduces foundation requirements - no foundation footing needed vs 3-5 inches depth for full veneer
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Companies that use Halquist Stone
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Halquist Stone technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Halquist Stone partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BrickCraftcoreBrickCraft is a clay brick brand distributed by Halquist Stone. Available in multiple sizes including Queens, Modular, Utilities, and Engineer, with various colors and finishes.
- Continental BrickcoreContinental Brick is distributed through Halquist Stone's dealer network. Offers brick in multiple sizes from modular to utility and various colors including antique, flashed, and iron spot finishes.
- Henry BrickcoreHenry Brick products are distributed by Halquist Stone. Available in Queens and Modular sizes with multiple color blends and textures.
- McAvoy BrickcoreMcAvoy Brick is distributed through Halquist Stone's network. Features various textures including Cobset, MattTex, Vertex, and IronSpot finishes in multiple colorways.
- Old Carolina BrickcoreOld Carolina Brick distributed by Halquist Stone. Offers multiple sizes including Oversize, Modular, Patio Paver, and Thin Brick with various colors.
- Taylor Clay ProductscoreTaylor Clay Products distributed through Halquist Stone. Extensive brick product line with multiple sizes from Queens to 8x16 and wide range of colors.
- Pine Hall BrickcorePine Hall Brick genuine clay pavers distributed by Halquist Stone. Suitable for residential and commercial hardscapes from patios to municipal plazas.
- Endicott BrickcoreEndicott pavers distributed through Halquist Stone. Offers various sizes including 1 1/4" to 2 5/8" thickness and multiple formats including permeable and detectable warning pavers.
- Belgard HardscapescoreBelgard concrete pavers and retaining wall products distributed by Halquist Stone. Offers various styles from old world charm to contemporary designs.
- UnilockcoreUnilock pavers and retaining wall products distributed through Halquist Stone. Premium paver products with natural colors and textures, 2-4x strength of concrete.
- Rochester ConcretecoreRochester Concrete products distributed by Halquist Stone. Offers paver and wall collections for residential and commercial applications.
- Rosetta Hardscapes (High Format)coreRosetta Hardscapes products cast from real weathered stone molds, distributed by Halquist Stone. Includes Grand Flagstone, Dimensional Flag, and New Mission paver styles.
- Cultured Stone by BoralcoreCultured Stone brand by Boral is distributed through Halquist Stone exclusively in Wisconsin. Leading artificial stone collection for over 50 years.
- Boulder Creek StonecoreBoulder Creek Stone engineered stone products distributed by Halquist Stone exclusively in Wisconsin. Nearly 40 years advancing the science of engineered stone.
- StoneCraft IndustriescoreStoneCraft Industries products distributed through Halquist Stone. Committed to craftsmanship replicating natural stone with hand-chiseling techniques.
- Creative MinescoreCreative Mines stone masonry veneer distributed by Halquist Stone exclusively in Wisconsin. Uses natural pozzolan for high compressive strength and freeze-thaw durability, backed by 50 Year Limited Warranty.
- CambriacoreCambria quartz countertops distributed through Halquist Stone as part of their countertop product offerings.
- CaesarStonecoreCaesarStone quartz countertops available through Halquist Stone's countertop offerings.
- DektoncoreDekton porcelain compact surfaces distributed through Halquist Stone for countertops and wall cladding. Made from feldspar, clay, and natural materials heated to approximately 1300 degrees Celsius.
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorHalquist Stone products support LEED certification credits through sustainable stone production. The company is recognized by USGBC for providing environmentally responsible building materials.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Halquist Stone competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Coldspring: Coldspring is a leading US quarrier and fabricator of natural stone including granite, limestone, and dolomite for building, monument, and industrial applications. Most comparable to Halquist in being a vertically integrated dimension stone company with quarrying, fabrication, and architectural sales channels.
- Polycor: Polycor is a North American leader in natural stone quarrying and manufacturing, producing limestone, granite, marble, and sandstone for architectural and hardscape applications. Directly comparable as a multi-quarry dimension stone operator with fabrication and nationwide distribution.
- Unilock: Unilock is a major North American manufacturer of concrete pavers and retaining walls distributed through Halquist. Comparable as a hardscape manufacturer serving overlapping residential and commercial hardscape customer segments.
- Coronado Stone Products: Coronado Stone Products manufactures manufactured stone veneer and brick veneer for residential and commercial construction. Comparable to Halquist's distributed manufactured stone line as a competing producer of engineered stone veneer products.
- Rock of Ages Corporation: Rock of Ages operates granite quarries and manufactures dimension stone products including memorials, building stone, and custom fabrication. Comparable to Halquist's quarry-to-fabrication model, though with stronger concentration in memorial/granite applications.
- Eldorado Stone (Boral): Eldorado Stone is one of the largest manufacturers of architectural stone veneer in North America and is distributed through Halquist alongside sister Boral brand Cultured Stone. Comparable as a manufactured stone veneer producer competing for the same architectural specification set.
Broad incumbents
- Vulcan Materials Company: Vulcan Materials is the largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) in the US. Comparable to Halquist's quarrying operations at the upstream aggregate level, though Vulcan is far broader and primarily aggregates-focused rather than dimension stone.
- Belgard Hardscapes (Oldcastle APG): Belgard is a national hardscape brand owned by CRH/Oldcastle APG, one of the largest building products conglomerates in North America. Comparable as a distributed paver/wall manufacturer; broader in scale and product range than Halquist's distribution footprint.
- Martin Marietta Materials: Martin Marietta is a leading US supplier of aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) and downstream materials including ready-mix concrete. Comparable to Halquist at the quarrying/aggregate level but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
Emerging players
- Stone Yard, Inc. Stone Yard is a regional New England supplier of natural stone products including veneer, flagging, and wallstone sourced from US quarries. Comparable to Halquist as a regional dimension stone distributor serving architects, builders, and homeowners with multiple product collections.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Halquist Stone
What does Halquist Stone do?
Halquist Stone quarries, fabricates, and distributes natural stone products from nine Wisconsin quarries, supplying building stone veneer, landscape stone, cut stone, stone tile, and countertops to architects, builders, contractors, dealers, and homeowners. The company also distributes brick, clay pavers, manufactured stone, concrete pavers, and retaining wall systems from leading manufacturers through its dealer network, and provides in-house countertop fabrication and installation services in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Is Halquist Stone a public or private company?
Halquist Stone is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Halquist Stone founded?
Halquist Stone was founded in 1929. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Halquist Stone based?
Halquist Stone is headquartered in Sussex, United States, in the North America region.
How does Halquist Stone make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Quarried Stone Products are the primary driver. The others are custom Cut Stone Fabrication, countertop Fabrication and Installation and brick and Manufactured Stone Distribution.
Who are Halquist Stone's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Coldspring, Polycor, Unilock, Coronado Stone Products, Rock of Ages Corporation and Eldorado Stone (Boral). Broad incumbents are Vulcan Materials Company, Belgard Hardscapes (Oldcastle APG) and Martin Marietta Materials. Stone Yard, Inc. is listed as an emerging player.
Does Halquist Stone have an API?
No public API is recorded for Halquist Stone.
What industry is Halquist Stone in?
Halquist Stone's product category is Natural Stone & Masonry Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAHAD, Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication, with a secondary code of IMAKAHAH, Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates). Its NAICS code is 327991 and its SIC code is 3281.