Dauter Stone

What Dauter Stone does

Dauter Stone Inc. is a Calgary-based custom stone fabricator and installer operating as a first-generation family business for over 40 years. The company manufactures and installs stone products from three material categories: natural stone (granite, soapstone, limestone, marble, natural quartzite), engineered quartz (Silestone, Caesarstone, Cambria, Hanstone, and others), and porcelain slab (Dekton, Sapienstone, Laminam). Core technical capabilities include in-house laser templating and CNC cutting/profiling, enabling the full production process from measurement through fabrication to be completed locally without intermediaries or foreign production. Product applications span countertops, fireplace facades, shower walls, stairs, flooring, and exterior cladding for both residential and commercial use.

The company's business model is direct-to-customer project-based sales executed through a single Calgary showroom at 5230 1st St S.W., supported by free estimates and a sales-led motion. Customers physically view and approve slabs before cutting, and Dauter Stone retains full responsibility for selection, templating, fabrication, and installation using its own labor and service department. Revenue is generated through one-time payments per custom project, with a secondary stream from discounted sale of stone remnants and off-cuts. Customer segments include individual residential homeowners (primary), commercial builders and developers (primary), and interior design firms (secondary), with the latter channel exemplified by a partnership with Amanda Hamilton Design. Marketing relies on a content-rich blog, organic SEO, social media presence on Facebook, X, and Instagram, Google reviews, and an RSS feed.

Name

Dauter Stone

Legal name

Dauter Stone Inc.

Website

https://dauterstone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dauter Stone Inc. is a Calgary-based custom stone fabricator and installer serving residential and commercial customers with natural stone, engineered quartz, and porcelain slab products through its own in-house manufacturing and direct showroom sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Stone Fabrication

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE), Tile & Stone Flooring Installation (HSAPAGAE), Natural Stone Cleaning, Polishing & Restoration (Marble/Granite/Travertine/Limestone) (HSAEAOAA), Stone Sealing & Stain Protection (Marble, Granite, Travertine) (HSAGAGAI), Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Custom stone fabrication
• Stone countertop installation
• Natural stone supply
• Engineered quartz fabrication
• Porcelain slab supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Stone Products and Installation: Sale of custom stone products including countertops, fireplace facades, shower walls, stairs, and flooring with full installation services. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based payments for fabrication and installation.
2. Stone Remnants and Off-Cuts: Sale of remnant pieces and off-cuts from larger projects at discounted prices. These are sold at terrific discounts to clear inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dauter Stone manufactures and installs custom stone products — including countertops, fireplace facades, shower walls, stairs, flooring, and cladding — made from granite, soapstone, limestone, marble, natural quartzite, engineered quartz, and porcelain slab. The company operates its own one-stop Calgary manufacturing facility using laser templating and CNC cutting/profiling, handling selection, inspection, fabrication, polishing, and installation with no intermediaries or foreign production.

Product overview

Dauter Stone is a Calgary-based custom stone fabricator and installer operating as a first-generation family business for over 40 years. The company manufactures and installs stone products made from natural stone (granite, soapstone, limestone, marble, natural quartzite) and engineered stone (engineered quartz and porcelain slab), primarily serving residential and commercial customers in Calgary. Its product portfolio centers on three core offerings: Natural Stone Products (granite, soapstone, limestone, marble, natural quartzite), Engineered Quartz (from brands including Silestone, Caesarstone, Cambria, Hanstone, and others), and Porcelain Slab (Dekton, SapienStone, Laminam). These are complemented by Custom Fabrication & Installation Services leveraging laser templating, CNC cutting and profiling, and in-house polishing and installation, as well as a Stone Remnants program offering discounted off-cuts. The company sells direct-to-consumer through its showroom and does not operate a software product, platform, or API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Stone Products (Granite, Soapstone, Limestone, Marble, Natural Quartzite)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of industry expertise in natural stone, quartz, and porcelain slab fabrication and installation

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and preferred.

• Dekton by CosentinocoreTechnology or IntegrationDekton is an ultracompact surface brand by Cosentino. Dauter Stone carries Dekton products and fabricates/customizes Dekton slabs for various applications including countertops, outdoor kitchens, and exterior cladding. Dekton offers UV, scratch, stain, and thermal-shock resistance.
• SapienstonecoreTechnology or IntegrationPorcelain slab brand specializing in large-format slabs suitable for countertops and wall applications. Dauter Stone carries and fabricates Sapienstone products including Calacatta Statuario and other designs.
• LaminamcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian porcelain slab manufacturer known for large format surfaces. Dauter Stone carries Laminam products including Statuario Altissimo and other marble-look porcelains.
• Silestone by CosentinocoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineered quartz brand with HybriQ technology featuring lower crystalline silica content and sustainability focus. Dauter Stone offers Silestone products including Eternal Calacatta Gold, Ethereal line, and many other colors.
• CaesarstonecoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading engineered quartz manufacturer known for durability and design variety. Dauter Stone carries Caesarstone products including Fresh Concrete, Empira White, and various other quartz options.
• CambriacoreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican-made engineered quartz brand, the only quartz product made exclusively within North America. Dauter Stone carries Cambria including Skara Brae, Clovelly, Bridport, Brittanicca, and other designs.
• HanstonestandardTechnology or IntegrationEngineered quartz brand offering various color options. Dauter Stone carries Hanstone products including Rocky Shores, Montauk, and other quartz selections.
• Sensa by CosentinocoreTechnology or IntegrationNatural stone surfaces with Senguard stain protection treatment. Dauter Stone offers Sensa products including Nilo, Vancouver, Taj Mahal, and other natural quartzites with factory-applied stain protection and 15-year warranty.
• Amanda Hamilton DesignpreferredStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm that collaborates with Dauter Stone for custom stone selections in residential and commercial projects including Point McKay Residence and Kama Restaurant. The firm values Dauter Stone's exceptional range and the ability to find unique slabs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marble.com: Online-direct custom stone countertop fabricator and installer serving multiple U.S./Canadian markets; comparable as a digitally-enabled direct-to-consumer stone fabricator competing for the same countertop and surface installation projects.
• Granite Transformations: National franchised countertop and surface renovation brand offering fabricated stone overlays and full replacements; comparable as a competing countertop/surface fabricator targeting the same residential renovation customer.
• Stone Center / Stone Fabricator Network: Regional custom stone fabricator offering countertop, tile, and slab cutting/installation services; directly comparable to Dauter Stone in business model (custom fabrication + installation) and target market (residential/commercial remodelers).
• Bedrock Countertops / Bedrock Quartz: Western Canadian custom stone fabricator offering quartz, granite, and marble countertops with templating and installation; directly comparable to Dauter Stone as a regional custom stone fabrication and installation business serving similar customers.

Broad incumbents

• Cosentino: Global manufacturer of Silestone, Dekton, and Sensa engineered surfaces and a current supplier to Dauter Stone; comparable because it produces many of the same slab products Dauter fabricates and installs, but at a manufacturer/distributor scale versus Dauter's regional fabrication focus.
• MSI Surfaces (M S International): Large U.S./North American distributor and manufacturer of natural stone, quartz, and porcelain slabs serving both fabricators and retailers; comparable as a competing channel for slab supply and a benchmark for the regional-fabricator competitive set.
• Cambria: American-made engineered quartz brand carried by Dauter Stone; comparable as a competing/quasi-supplier premium slab maker in the same quartz countertop category.
• Laminam: Italian large-format porcelain slab manufacturer whose products Dauter Stone carries and fabricates; comparable as an upstream supplier of premium porcelain slabs into Dauter's countertop and cladding projects.
• Caesarstone: Leading engineered quartz manufacturer whose products Dauter Stone carries and fabricates; comparable as a supplier of premium quartz slabs into the same residential/commercial countertop and cladding applications.

Regional players

• Cactus Stone & Tile: Western Canadian natural stone distributor and fabricator; comparable to Dauter Stone as a regional competitor serving Western Canada with similar stone product categories and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dauterstone
• Facebookfacebook.com/DauterStoneInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/dauterstone/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dauter-stone-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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