COMPAC The Surfaces Company

What COMPAC The Surfaces Company does

COMPAC The Surfaces Company, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Real de Gandía, Valencia, Spain, manufactures decorative surface materials — principally technological quartz under the Cuarzo brand, the Obsidiana line of up to 100% recycled-glass surfaces, and terrazzo — for residential and commercial applications including kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, floors, and walls. Its core technology combines quartz and recycled-glass composite manufacturing with the IQ Circular Science process, which the company states runs on 100% renewable energy and 98% recycled water, and produces surfaces with technical characteristics such as 40-60 MPa flexural strength, A2fl s1 fire classification, and water absorption of 0.04-0.06%. The Obsidiana product is Cradle to Cradle Silver certified and the broader portfolio carries Greenguard, NSF, LEED-supporting, HPD, EPD, CE 1935/2004, and IMO fire-classification certifications.

The company monetizes through B2B hardware sales of slabs and surfaces, with all commercial activity intermediated by a network of authorized distributors and marmolistas (stone fabricators and installers) who handle customization and installation; the company also operates branded showrooms (notably the Gandía showroom) for specifier engagement. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales aimed at architects, interior designers, construction professionals, and downstream consumers, supported by a multilingual web presence (Spanish, English, US, German, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Catalan), active social channels, event sponsorship of the XV Bienal Española de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, and the proprietary Atelier visualization tool that showcases the Genesis collection. Customer segments are split between specification-driven Interior Design and Construction professionals (primary) and end-user consumers purchasing through the distributor network (primary), with horizontal segmentation across residential renovation, new construction, and commercial fit-out use cases.

Name

COMPAC The Surfaces Company

Legal name

COMPAC, THE SURFACES COMPANY

Website

https://compac.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

COMPAC The Surfaces Company, founded 1975 in Valencia, Spain, manufactures quartz, recycled-glass (Obsidiana), and terrazzo decorative surfaces for architects, interior designers, contractors, and end consumers, sold through distributors, marmolistas, and branded showrooms globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Decorative Surfaces

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (32711)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial-Grade & Specialty Surfaces (Concrete/Metal/Glass Countertops) (HSAPAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Terrazzo & Decorative Aggregate Flooring (IMADAJAF)

Keywords

• Engineered quartz surfaces
• Decorative stone surfaces
• Recycled glass surfaces
• Countertop materials
• Sustainable building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surface Materials Sales: COMPAC generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of decorative surface materials including obsidiana, quartz, and terrazzo products. Products are sold through distributors and marmolistas (stone fabricators) to end customers for residential and commercial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

COMPAC The Surfaces Company manufactures and sells engineered decorative surface materials, primarily Obsidiana (a recycled-glass based sustainable surface), technological quartz surfaces (Cuarzo), and terrazzo products. Materials are produced in multiple thicknesses (12mm, 20mm, 30mm) and a wide range of colors/finishes, and are supplied through authorized distributors and marmolistas for use in kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, floors, walls, and other interior applications in residential and commercial projects.

Product overview

COMPAC The Surfaces Company offers a portfolio of decorative surface products including Obsidiana (sustainable surface made from 100% recycled glass), Cuarzo (technological quartz surfaces), and several collections (Genesis, Luxury, Elegance). The company provides the Atelier visualization tool for the Genesis collection. Products are designed for applications in bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and walls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Obsidiana: Sustainable surface material created with up to 100% recycled glass, representing a new category of sustainable surfaces.
• Cuarzo
• Genesis
• Luxury Collection
• Elegance Collection

Products and services

• Obsidiana Decorative surface material made with up to 100% recycled glass, marketed as a sustainable alternative under the 'Ethical Beauty' philosophy. Offered in multiple colors and thicknesses (12mm, 20mm, 30mm) for interior applications including countertops, bathrooms, floors and walls. Targeted at architects, interior designers, fabricators and end consumers via authorized distributors.
• Cuarzo (Quartz) Technological quartz surface material for decorative applications including bathroom surfaces, kitchen countertops, floors and walls. Distributed through authorized marmolistas and distributors with warranty registration support.
• Genesis Collection Premium product collection of decorative surfaces showcased via the Atelier visualization tool, targeted at design professionals and end customers.
• Luxury Collection Premium decorative surface collection positioned at the high end of COMPAC's product portfolio.
• Elegance Collection Decorative surface collection featuring elegant design finishes for interior applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water absorption: 0.04-0.06% (extremely low)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AFITILICOF Centre of Fire Testing and ResearchsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTesting and certification partner providing fire behavior classification testing for COMPAC quartz products according to IMO FTPC Code Resolution MSC 61 (67) standards.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wilsonart: US manufacturer of engineered surfaces including quartz, solid surface and laminate, sold through dealers and distributors. Comparable to COMPAC in surface materials manufacturing but operates at significantly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• MSI (M S International): Large US-based distributor and importer of quartz, natural stone, flooring and related surfacing products. Overlaps with COMPAC at the distribution channel level and competes for the same fabricator and showroom-driven demand.
• Daltile: Major US tile, stone and quartz surfacing brand sold through home centers and dealers. Overlaps with COMPAC in quartz countertops and decorative surfaces for residential and commercial projects, but with a much broader portfolio and US-centric distribution.

Direct peers

• Cosentino: Spanish-headquartered manufacturer of engineered quartz (Silestone), ultra-compact surfaces (Dekton) and other decorative surfaces. Closest direct peer to COMPAC: same country of origin, same channel (fabricators/distributors) and overlapping product range in quartz countertops and architectural surfaces.
• HanStone Quartz: Hyundai L&C's quartz surface brand, sold through North American distributors and fabricators. Comparable to COMPAC on engineered quartz product, distribution model (two-step via distributors/marmolistas) and premium residential/commercial positioning.
• LG Hausys (Viatera): Korean manufacturer offering the Viatera quartz surface line alongside broader interior materials. Directly comparable to COMPAC on engineered quartz slabs for countertops and on specifier/spec-driven commercial projects.
• Santa Margherita: Italian producer of engineered quartz and marble surfaces for countertops, cladding and flooring. Closely comparable to COMPAC on product (engineered stone slabs), European manufacturing base, and design-led premium positioning.
• Cambria: US-based, family-owned producer of natural quartz surfaces for residential and commercial applications. Comparable to COMPAC in product (quartz slabs), go-to-market (fabricator/specifier channels) and premium positioning, though primarily North American in focus.
• Caesarstone: Israel-based global manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces for countertops, kitchens and bathrooms. Directly comparable to COMPAC's Cuarzo and Obsidiana lines, with similar distribution through fabricators and a focus on premium design collections.

Emerging players

• Pokarna (Quantra): India-based manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces under the Quantra brand, exporting globally. Comparable to COMPAC on engineered quartz product and counter/flooring use cases, but smaller and earlier-stage in international brand development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7ngCFQY7ifV3fW4ZsuKmyQ?
• Facebookfacebook.com/compacsurfacesES
• Instagraminstagram.com/compacsurfaces

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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