Granex

What Granex does

Granex Industries, Inc. is a custom stone fabrication and installation company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio. The company designs, templates, fabricates, and installs countertops and related stone surfaces in granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, soapstone, and dolomite for residential homeowners, builders and contractors, and commercial/hospitality/restaurant clients across the Ohio and Pittsburgh metropolitan areas. Operations run from an 80,000 square foot showroom and slab warehouse in Solon, supplemented by a viewing center in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

The company's technical backbone combines CNC routers, robotic saw jets, and a recently expanded CAD/templating department with traditional artisan craftsmanship. This dual approach is used to deliver templating, fabrication, and installation entirely in-house — a model the company highlights as differentiator versus competitors who typically subcontract installation. Specialized offerings include waterfall countertop installations, outdoor-rated countertop solutions, and countertop remnants for smaller projects.

Granex operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion centered on showroom visits, free estimate requests, and project-based quote pricing, while also serving builders, contractors, and designers as repeat channel partners with compressed lead times (approximately 1 week for templating, 2 weeks for installation from approval). Revenue is generated through one-time project sales; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is finalized per project based on measurements, material selection, and availability. The company is privately held by founder/CEO Corey O'Brien, employs 50+ staff, and reports no external venture or private equity investment.

Name

Granex

Legal name

Granex Industries, Inc.

Website

https://granexindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Granex Industries is a custom stone fabricator and installer founded in 2006, serving residential, commercial, hospitality, and builder/contractor clients in Ohio and Pittsburgh with granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, soapstone, and dolomite countertops from in-house facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Stone Countertop Fabrication and Installation

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Countertop Fabrication & Installation (Stone/Quartz/Solid Surface) (HSAPAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufactured/Engineered Stone & Agglomerates (Quartz, Terrazzo, Sintered Stone) (IMAKAHAG)

Keywords

• Custom stone fabrication
• Countertop installation
• Natural stone countertops
• Stone fabrication services
• Commercial stone solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Solon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Stone Countertop Fabrication and Installation: One-time sale model for custom stone countertops including granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, soapstone, and dolomite. Services include templating, fabrication, and professional installation for residential and commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Granex Industries, Inc. fabricates and installs custom stone countertops in granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, soapstone, and dolomite for residential, commercial, hospitality, restaurant, and specialty projects. Services span in-house digital templating, CNC and robotic saw-jet fabrication, and professional installation, delivered from an 80,000 sq ft showroom and slab warehouse in Solon, OH serving Ohio and the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Product overview

Granex Industries is a custom stone fabrication and installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of countertop products and services. Their core product line includes six stone types: Granite, Quartz, Marble, Quartzite, Soapstone, and Dolomite countertops. The company provides full-service offerings including in-house templating using CAD technology, precision fabrication, and professional installation by their own dedicated teams. Services span residential, commercial, hospitality, restaurant, and specialty projects. Additional offerings include remnant sales for smaller projects, waterfall countertop installations, and outdoor countertop solutions. The company operates an 80,000 square foot showroom and slab warehouse in Solon, OH, and a viewing center in Cranberry Township, PA. Lead times are approximately 1 week for templating and 2 weeks for installation from approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Granite Countertops Natural stone countertops crafted from granite, offering durability, heat resistance, and unique natural patterns; available in various colors and finishes for kitchens, bathrooms, and other surfaces.
• Quartz Countertops Engineered stone countertops made from natural quartz crystals combined with resins and pigments, providing a non-porous, low-maintenance surface resistant to stains and bacteria for residential and commercial kitchens and bathrooms.
• Marble Countertops Luxury natural stone countertops featuring unique veining and elegant appearance, prized for timeless beauty in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Quartzite Countertops Natural metamorphic stone countertops combining the elegant appearance of marble with the durability of granite, highly resistant to heat and scratches.
• Soapstone Countertops Natural stone countertops with a smooth, matte finish, naturally non-porous and resistant to stains; develops a patina over time and does not require sealing.
• Dolomite Countertops Sedimentary stone countertops offering a marble-like appearance with enhanced durability, denser than marble and more resistant to etching and staining.
• Countertop Fabrication and Installation Services End-to-end in-house countertop services including digital templating, precision fabrication using CNC routers and robotic saw jets, and professional installation by a dedicated in-house installation team; available to residential, commercial, hospitality, restaurant, and specialty customers.
• Countertop Remnants Leftover cuts from larger slabs available at reduced prices, suitable for smaller projects such as bathroom vanities, kitchen islands, and accent surfaces.
• Waterfall Countertop Installation Specialty fabrication and installation service where stone extends vertically down the sides of cabinets to create a continuous cascading effect for contemporary kitchen and island designs.
• Outdoor Countertop Installation Weather-resistant countertop solutions for outdoor kitchens, grill stations, and poolside areas using outdoor-appropriate materials such as granite, soapstone, and quartzite.
• Slab Inventory and Showroom Selection In-person selection of natural and engineered stone slabs from an 80,000 sq ft showroom and slab warehouse at Granex's Solon, OH headquarters and a viewing center in Cranberry Township, PA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star rated by customers on Google

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daltile: Largest US manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile, natural stone, and quartz countertops with national sales centers. Comparable to Granex through its quartz countertop line and dealer showroom distribution model; much broader product portfolio and geographic reach.
• Cosentino (Silestone, Dekton): Global Spanish manufacturer of Silestone quartz and Dekton surfaces with North American distribution and showroom network. Comparable to Granex via shared quartz countertop category and dealer/fabricator channel model, though operating upstream as a brand manufacturer rather than a regional fabricator.
• Arizona Tile: Large distributor of natural stone, quartz, porcelain, and tile with design showrooms across the western and central US. Comparable to Granex in stone countertop offering and showroom-driven B2C/B2B sales motion, though broader product portfolio and larger regional footprint.
• MSI (M S International): One of the largest North American importers and distributors of natural stone, quartz, and countertops with company-owned fabrication and showrooms. Highly comparable to Granex in product offering (granite, quartz, marble, quartzite) and direct-to-consumer showroom model, though operating at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Cambria: American-made quartz surface manufacturer with company-owned galleries and a national fabricator/installer network. Comparable to Granex in the engineered quartz category and premium showroom experience, though vertically integrated into manufacturing rather than slab distribution and fabrication.
• Bedrosians Tile & Stone: US distributor of tile, natural stone, and quartz slabs with showrooms across multiple states. Comparable to Granex in stone slab showroom offering and B2B/B2C sales model, though more focused on slab and tile distribution than full custom countertop fabrication and installation.
• Caesarstone: Public global manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces sold through a fabricator/installer channel in the US. Comparable to Granex as a quartz countertop brand Granite customers choose from; competes indirectly for end-customer specification on residential and commercial jobs.

Regional players

• Ciot: Canadian specialty retailer and wholesaler of tile, stone, and mosaics with showrooms across Canada and the US. Comparable to Granex as a stone surface distributor with showroom experience and contractor/designer channel, though primarily focused on tile and slabs rather than full countertop fabrication.

Direct peers

• Marble & Granite Inc: New England-based natural stone importer, wholesaler, and countertop fabricator serving residential and commercial customers. Closely comparable to Granex in stone fabrication services, slab showroom model, and multi-stone product line; both are private regional fabricators with custom cut-to-size capabilities.
• Stone Center: Mid-Atlantic stone fabrication company offering granite, quartz, marble, and quartzite countertops with showroom and installation services. Direct peer to Granex in product offering, in-house fabrication/installation model, and regional B2C/B2B go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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