Quarella

What Quarella does

Quarella (legal entity Q.R.B.G. S.r.l. In Liquidazione) is an Italian engineered stone manufacturer headquartered in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Verona, with over 50 years of operational history in the agglomerate surfaces sector. The company produces marble and quartz agglomerate slabs, tiles, and custom-cut pieces for interior applications including flooring, wall cladding, kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, facades, and integrated furniture. Core technology combines natural stone (marble and quartz) with resin binders to create engineered surfaces that offer design flexibility, consistency at scale, and durability advantages over natural marble, with proprietary enhancements including the Marmo+ acid-protective treatment (developed with K MARBLE) and a Smart Label QR code authentication/information system. The company operates two main collections (Quarzo and Marmo) plus newer lines (Opera, Duet, Le Noir) and has expanded into branded furniture through co-developed collections with Pianca (Orizzonte kitchen) and Bizzotto Italia (Plume tables), as well as signature architectural installations with Kengo Kuma & Associates (Stone Grove, Ishi-Gumi).

The business operates on a B2B, project-based, quote-driven revenue model, exporting globally through direct sales, a flagship showroom in Verona oriented to design professionals, and active participation in major trade shows (Cersaie, Sicam, Milan Design Week, Dubai Index Design Show). Primary customer segments are architects and interior designers, furniture manufacturers, residential end-customers (via dealers/contractors), and facade construction firms. Notable enterprise reference projects include Heathrow International Airport T5, Glaros Hotel (Crete), Vivalux Residential (Jurmala), and Garden Mall Dubrava (Zagreb). Quarella is owned by Best Cheer Stone Group and Rykadan Capital Limited, which have committed 7 million euros in new investment to strengthen the agglomerate business. The company is privately held with 501-1000 employees. Its legal name carries an "In Liquidazione" designation, while the company continues to actively launch products, exhibit at trade events, and announce partnerships through at least April 2025.

Name

Quarella

Legal name

Q.R.B.G. S.r.l. In Liquidazione

Website

https://quarella.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Italian engineered stone manufacturer (Verona) producing marble and quartz agglomerate surfaces for architects, interior designers, furniture manufacturers, and facade construction projects worldwide, with branded collections and design collaborations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Stone Surfaces

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 industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

Keywords

• Engineered stone surfaces
• Marble agglomerate surfaces
• Quartz agglomerate surfaces
• Natural stone flooring
• Stone wall cladding

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marble and Quartz Surface Sales: Sale of engineered stone surfaces (agglomerates) in marble and quartz variants. Products include slabs in various dimensions, tiles, and custom-cut pieces for interior applications including flooring, wall cladding, kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, and facades.
2. Design Collaboration Projects: Custom design collaborations with furniture brands and architects for exclusive furniture pieces and installations, such as the Orizzonte kitchen collection with Pianca and Plume tables with Bizzotto Italia.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quarella manufactures and sells marble and quartz agglomerate surfaces (engineered stone) for interior design and architectural applications. The company produces slabs, tiles, and custom-cut pieces in collections such as Quarzo (Amalfi, Fusion, Living) and Marmo (Flair, Tradizionale, Urban Grain), plus newer lines (Opera, Duet, Le Noir), used for flooring, wall cladding, kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, facades, and custom furniture pieces.

Product overview

Quarella is an Italian company specializing in marble and quartz agglomerate surfaces for design applications. The company produces two main product lines: Quarzo (Quartz-based surfaces in Amalfi, Fusion, and Living collections) and Marmo (Marble-based surfaces in Flair, Tradizionale, and Urban Grain collections). Recent expansions include new collections Opera, Duet, and Le Noir launched at Cersaie 2024. The company has diversified into furniture through collaborations with Pianca (Orizzonte kitchen collection) and Bizzotto Italia (Plume table), as well as architectural installations with Kengo Kuma & Associates (Stone Grove, Ishi-Gumi). Supporting products include Marmo+ surface treatment and a smart label QR code system for product information and authenticity verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quarzo Collection: Quartz-based surface collection including Amalfi, Fusion, and Living lines
• Marmo Collection
• Opera Collection
• Duet Collection
• Le Noir Collection
• Marmo+

Products and services

• Quarzo Collection Quartz-based surface collections for interior design applications, available in various colors and finishes. Includes Amalfi, Fusion, and Living sub-collections.
• Marmo Collection Marble-based surface collections for interior and exterior applications. Includes Flair, Tradizionale, and Urban Grain sub-collections.
• Opera Collection Collection including Carmen, Tosca, and Nabucco products in terracotta and ivory tones, presented at Cersaie 2024.
• Duet Collection Collection featuring Puccini and Vivaldi colors, inspired by forest green and pinkish beige tones.
• Le Noir Collection Collection featuring Calacatta Black and Dalì Noir, offering dark and dramatic marble-inspired surfaces.
• Orizzonte Kitchen Kitchen collection developed in collaboration with Pianca, featuring surfaces in marble agglomerate including Breccia Aurora and Rasotica. Includes islands and column credenzas.
• Plume Table Designer table with marble top in Vivaldi finish, featuring copper-finished sculptural bases. Created in collaboration with Bizzotto Italia and designed by Elisa Sabrina Bizzotto.
• Marmo+ Treatment Innovative treatment protecting marble-based collections from corrosion caused by household acids. Developed in collaboration with K MARBLE for kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, and interior wall coverings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides second life to materials normally discarded in quarries through recycling into design installations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Kengo Kuma & Associates (KKAA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Flagship design collaboration with renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma for high-profile installations. Projects include Stone Grove installation at Milan Design Week 2024 (Cortile d'Onore, Università degli Studi di Milano) and Ishi-Gumi for Danese Milano at Milano Design Week 2025. These projects reinterpret Ikebana principles using Quarella's marble agglomerates, transforming quarry waste into artistic installations.
• Bizzotto ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Design collaboration for the Plume table collection, featuring tops in Quarella Vivaldi material (marble-based agglomerate) with copper-finished basements, designed by Elisa Sabrina Bizzotto. Unveiled at Cersaie 2024 and featured in the Duet collection presentation. Combines furniture design with stone material innovation.
• PiancacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Collaboration for the Orizzonte kitchen collection, marking Quarella's expansion into interior design furniture. Pianca, a reference point in interior design, uses Quarella's marble agglomerate (Breccia Aurora, Rasotica) for kitchen islands and credenza pieces. Unveiled at Salone del Mobile Milano 2024 and presented at Sicam 2024.
• K MARBLEcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2023Technology partnership for the development of Marmo+, an innovative treatment that protects marble-based collections from corrosion caused by household acids. Specifically suitable for kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, and interior wall coverings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cosentino: Spanish global leader in engineered stone surfaces (Silestone quartz and Dekton ultra-compact surfaces). Directly competes with Quarella in the same marble/quartz agglomerate category for kitchen countertops, bathrooms, flooring, and facades, with much larger scale and global distribution.
• SapienStone (Iris Ceramica Group): Italian engineered stone brand (part of Iris Ceramica Group) specializing in large-format porcelain and stone surfaces for kitchen countertops and furniture. Comparable to Quarella's expansion into integrated furniture surfaces via partnerships.
• Breton S.p.A. Italian company that pioneered and supplies the manufacturing technology (Bretonstone process) used to produce engineered stone agglomerates including Quarella's products. Comparable both as a technology licensor and producer of its own Breton-branded engineered stone lines.
• COMPAC: Spanish manufacturer of engineered quartz and marble surfaces for architectural and design applications. Direct competitor in the agglomerate stone category with comparable product positioning in premium residential and commercial projects across Europe and internationally.
• Stone Italiana: Italian producer of engineered quartz and recycled-glass stone surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms, and architectural projects. Direct competitor in the same agglomerate category, with overlapping distribution channels targeting architects and design professionals.
• Santamargherita: Italian manufacturer of marble and quartz agglomerates based in Veneto, producing engineered stone surfaces for similar interior and architectural applications. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to Quarella, both serving the global premium stone market from northern Italy.
• Caesarstone: Public Israeli manufacturer of premium quartz surfaces for residential and commercial interiors. Direct competitor to Quarella's Quarzo collection in kitchen countertops and architectural applications, with strong global brand presence and significantly larger marketing budget.
• Quartzforms (by Dedal Group): German-based engineered quartz surface manufacturer producing slabs for countertops, flooring, and wall cladding. Direct competitor to Quarella's Quarzo collection in the European engineered stone market with similar B2B distribution to fabricators and designers.

Broad incumbents

• Levantina: Spanish multinational with integrated natural stone quarrying and engineered surface operations, serving global construction and design markets. Overlaps with Quarella in marble agglomerates and architectural stone but operates at significantly larger scale across the full stone value chain.
• M S International (MSI): Large US-based distributor and importer of natural stone, quartz, and engineered surfaces with extensive North American showroom network. Competes with Quarella in the broader surfaces category via broader product portfolio and deeper dealer relationships rather than manufacturing specialization.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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