Freshwater Stone

What Freshwater Stone does

Freshwater Stone Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated natural stone company founded in 1976 by Jeff and Candy Gammelin and headquartered in Orland, Maine. The company operates four interconnected divisions — Architectural Stonework, Construction, Fabrication, and Quarry — across 22,000 sq. ft. of masonry facilities on 20 acres, 34,000+ sq. ft. of shop space, and three company-owned Maine quarries producing the trademarked Freshwater Pearl®, Hall Quarry®, Cherry Fields®, and Deer Isle® granites, plus Duck Cove Schist.

Its technology base centers on Italian computer-driven CNC machinery, four 24-hour stationary wire saws, five multi-axis bridge saws, and Pellegrini wire saws, enabling in-house prefabrication of complete veneer walls, stairways, fireplaces, chimneys, countertops, and specialty pieces in a climate-controlled environment year-round. Materials carry third-party ASTM performance testing, and several products are qualified for LEED Heat Island Reduction credits based on solar reflectivity.

Freshwater Stone generates revenue through custom stone fabrication and installation on a project-quoted, one-time basis, serving three primary customer segments: individual homeowners (custom fireplaces, countertops, landscape features), architects and contractors (commercial and architectural specifications), and institutional/government clients (historical restoration, memorials, monuments). Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct relationships with architects, contractors, and landscape companies, a physical showroom in Orland, and extensive earned media coverage in design and masonry publications. Notable projects include the Dallas County Courthouse restoration, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Statue of Liberty work, FBI Quantico Monument, and Mount Auburn Cemetery, with installations delivered throughout the United States and abroad.

Name

Freshwater Stone

Legal name

Freshwater Stone Inc.

Website

https://freshwaterstone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Freshwater Stone is a Maine-based, vertically integrated natural stone company that quarries, fabricates, and installs custom granite and schist products for residential, commercial, and historical restoration clients across the U.S. and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Stone Products & Custom Fabrication

NAICS

Dimension Stone Mining and Quarrying (212311), Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (2123), Stone Mining and Quarrying (21231)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKAHAD

Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Aggregates & Dimension Stone (Crushed Stone, Sand & Gravel, Limestone, Granite, Marble)

Keywords

• Natural stone fabrication
• Granite quarrying
• Custom stonework
• Historical restoration
• Stone masonry

Headquarters

HQ city

Orland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Stone Fabrication and Installation: Custom stone fabrication and installation services for residential and commercial projects. Services include architectural stonework, stone construction, fabrication of countertops and interior elements, and quarry operations. Projects include fireplaces, chimneys, countertops, landscape stonework, veneer walls, stairways, and historical restoration work.
2. Stone Materials Sales: Sale of granite and stone materials including Freshwater Pearl® granite tiles (12x12x3/8 inches) in various finishes. Custom tile fabrication available based on project needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freshwater Stone is a vertically integrated natural stone company that quarries, fabricates, and installs custom granite and schist products for residential, commercial, and historical restoration projects. The company operates three Maine quarries producing proprietary trademarked granite varieties (Freshwater Pearl®, Hall Quarry®, Cherry Fields®) plus Deer Isle® granite and Duck Cove Schist, and processes them through an in-house fabrication facility equipped with Italian CNC machinery and bridge/wire saws. Their work spans custom fireplaces, countertops, landscape stonework, architectural facades, memorials, and landmark restoration projects.

Product overview

Freshwater Stone is a Maine-based natural stone company offering a vertically integrated portfolio of stone products and services. The core offerings center around four proprietary granite varieties—Freshwater Pearl® Granite, Hall Quarry® Granite, Cherry Fields® Granite, and Deer Isle® Granite—plus Duck Cove Schist, all quarried from company-operated sites in Maine. These materials are processed through four interconnected service divisions: Quarry Operations (extraction), Fabrication Shop (countertops and architectural pieces using Italian CNC equipment), Stone Construction Division (prefabrication and installation), and Architectural Stonework Division (custom stonework). The company operates 22,000 sq. ft. of masonry facilities on 20 acres in Orland, Maine, and provides services spanning residential interiors, landscape installations, commercial spaces, and historic restoration projects. Freshwater Stone also stocks standard tile formats (12"x12"x3/8") and can fabricate custom tiles and architectural elements for projects of any scale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freshwater Pearl® Granite Signature grey granite quarried on Mosquito Mountain in Frankfort, Maine, known for exceptional durability, swirl and variation in crystal formation. Available in polished, honed, antiqued, flamed, bush hammered, rock face, and split face finishes. Third-party ASTM testing confirms absorption (0.338%), density (164.75 lb/ft3), compressive strength (20,459 psi), abrasion resistance (70.34 HA), and flexural strength (1,515.25 psi); solar reflectivity of 0.45 qualifies for LEED Heat Island Reduction points.
• Hall Quarry® Granite Historic pink and tan granite from Hall Quarry on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Used for historic restoration projects where it matches stone from 100 years ago and is commonly found on Acadia National Park carriage trails. Available in polished, honed, flamed & brushed, flamed, and split face finishes.
• Cherry Fields® Granite Vibrant orange granite quarried in Jonesboro, Downeast Maine, with coloring resembling Maine blueberry fields in autumn. Third-party ASTM testing confirms 0.20% absorption, 164.1 lb/ft3 density, 27,270 psi compressive strength, 226 HA abrasion resistance, and 1457.25 psi flexural strength; solar reflectivity of 0.34 qualifies for LEED Heat Island Reduction points. Available in polished, honed, antiqued, flamed & brushed, flamed, and split face finishes.
• Deer Isle® Granite Mauve, gray, and cream granite with medium to coarse grain. Stocked in 12"x12"x3/8" tiles in polished, honed, antiqued, and thermal finishes.
• Duck Cove Schist Schist with variegated white and green colors, reminiscent of Verde Antique marble. Available in polished, honed, antiqued, bush hammered & brushed, and sawn finishes.
• Architectural Stonework Services Custom architectural stonework for residential and commercial spaces, utilizing sophisticated machinery including four stationary wire saws and five multiple-axis bridge saws. Serves architects, contractors, and homeowners specifying custom stone elements.
• Stone Construction Services Stone construction services with over 34,000 sq. ft. of shop space and 13 overhead cranes, enabling prefabrication of complete veneer walls, stairways, fireplaces, and chimneys year-round in a climate-controlled environment.
• Stone Fabrication Services Interior stone fabrication including countertops, vanity tops, kitchen sinks, showers, specialty pieces, mantles, hearths, small furniture pieces, table tops, and boat tops using Italian CNC machines, surface treatment machines, and bridge saws.
• Quarry Operations Operation of three Maine quarries producing Freshwater Pearl® Granite (Mosquito Mountain, Frankfort), Hall Quarry® Granite (Mount Desert Island), and Cherry Fields® Granite (Jonesboro), with ability to source additional local stones for custom projects.
• Historical Restoration Services Historic stone restoration projects including Dallas County Courthouse (2008 Pinnacle Award of Excellence), Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Fort Gorges, Statue of Liberty, and various landmark buildings requiring stone matching to century-old materials.
• Custom Fireplaces and Chimneys Custom fireplace and chimney construction using natural stone with various finishes and weathering techniques for residential and commercial projects.
• Interior Stonework Services Interior applications including countertops, tabletops, vanities, custom fountains, and specialty pieces using granite, marble, limestone, and soapstone.
• Landscape Stonework Services Landscape applications including granite walls, steps, posts, hot tubs, irregular pavers, and boulders for residential and commercial outdoor living spaces.
• Stone on Houses (Residential Exterior Stone) Residential exterior stone applications including walls, facades, and architectural details.
• Commercial Spaces Stonework Commercial stone installations including memorials, monuments, and public spaces such as Asa Gray Garden at Mount Auburn Cemetery and the FBI Memorial Garden (FBI Quantico Monument, 14' tall, 23' long, weighing over 60 tons).

Quantifiable outcome

• Freshwater Pearl® granite achieves 0.45 solar reflectivity qualifying for 2 LEED points under Heat Island Reduction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Polycor: Canadian-headquartered, North American-leading natural stone company operating numerous quarries (granite, marble, limestone) with broad architectural and commercial distribution. Larger-scale incumbent in the same dimension-stone category with wider product breadth and global reach.
• Bedrosians Tile & Stone: Large US tile and natural stone distributor offering natural stone, tile, and hardscape products to architects, designers, and contractors. Broad incumbent competing for specification on commercial and residential projects where Freshwater Stone also bids.
• Walker Zanger: Luxury tile and natural stone brand supplying architects, designers, and high-end residential customers. Comparable premium positioning and architect-channel distribution, though operates as a broader surfacing portfolio rather than a quarry owner.
• MSI Surfaces: Major US distributor of countertops, flooring, wall tile, and hardscaping products including natural stone, quartz, and porcelain. Larger incumbent that competes with Freshwater Stone on the residential and light-commercial countertop and surfacing segments.

Direct peers

• Stony Creek Quarry: Connecticut-based granite quarry and custom stone fabrication company producing its own proprietary 'Stony Creek' pink granite for architectural, monumental, and residential applications. Closest direct analogue to Freshwater Stone's quarry-to-installation model with a trademarked signature stone.
• Vermont Structural Slate Company: Vermont-based quarrying and fabrication company specializing in slate and related dimension stone for roofing, flooring, and architectural applications. Comparable small-to-mid-sized Northeast quarry-to-product peer.
• Coldspring: Minnesota-based granite quarrying and fabrication company with a national footprint serving architecture, memorials, and industrial markets. Comparable end-to-end quarry, fabrication, and installation capabilities for granite building stone.
• Swenson Granite Works: New Hampshire granite products manufacturer producing architectural stone, curbing, and landscape products from company-owned quarries. Northeast regional peer with overlapping quarrying and architectural-stone product lines.
• Rock of Ages: Vermont granite quarry operator and manufacturer of monuments, memorials, and architectural stone. Comparable vertically integrated granite operation with similar historical-restoration capabilities and a long-standing quarry footprint in the Northeast.

Emerging players

• Caesarstone: Global engineered quartz surface manufacturer competing directly with natural granite in residential kitchen and bath countertops. Represents the primary substitute-product category pressuring Freshwater Stone's residential interior stonework revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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