What Nasco does

Nasco Stone + Tile is a privately held stone and tile distributor founded in 1965 and headquartered in Port Reading, New Jersey, with a flagship showroom in Manhattan (45 E 20th St). The company curates and distributes a portfolio of natural stone and engineered surface materials — porcelain, marble, granite, limestone, quartzite, terrazzo marble, and handmade clay tiles — organized across approximately 75 branded collections including Love Bars (70% recycled content), Origins (kiln-fired handmade clay), CHIPS (terrazzo marble), Wonder (40% recycled porcelain), and Travertino (travertine-inspired porcelain). Its core operations rest on a 67,000 sq ft warehouse facility holding roughly 4.25 million sq ft of materials in inventory, supplemented by a Quickship logistics program that delivers in-stock items to jobsites in 1-5 business days.

The company's go-to-market is built on enterprise field sales: it serves architects, interior designers, contractors, and developers through dedicated sales representatives, two physical showrooms, a contractor-specific price request channel, and a direct e-commerce website. Named customers in the published logo set include Gensler, Perkins&Will, HOK, KPF, Arcadis, Perkins Eastman, Nelson, Marriott, FRCH, TPG, Handel, and FortyForward — predominantly large architecture and design firms, plus one hospitality brand. Since founding, Nasco has shipped over 102.6 million sq ft of materials globally.

Nasco operates a straightforward one-time-sales revenue model with quote-based pricing, no public revenue disclosure, and no announced funding, M&A, or parent-company relationships. The business is differentiated primarily through its physical inventory depth, its design-community brand recognition accumulated over six decades, and its sustainability-positioned product lines carrying EPD, VOC, and Red List certifications. There is no evidence of AI, software, or recurring-revenue components to the business; it remains a traditional specialty distribution operation.

Name

Nasco

Legal name

Nasco Stone and Tile

Website

https://nascostonetile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nasco Stone + Tile is a privately held stone and tile distributor founded in 1965 that curates porcelain, marble, granite, terrazzo, and handmade clay collections for architects, interior designers, and contractors, distributing from a New Jersey warehouse and Manhattan showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials - Stone and Tile Distribution

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281), Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aggregates & Dimension Stone Trading (Sand & Gravel, Crushed Stone, Limestone, Granite, Marble) (IMAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Stone and tile distribution
• Porcelain tile products
• Natural stone slabs
• Handmade clay tiles
• Terrazzo marble surfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Reading

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tile and Slab Sales: One-time product sales of stone and tile materials including porcelain tiles, marble slabs, terrazzo marble, handmade clay tiles, limestone, granite, and quartzite. Minimum order quantities apply (200 SF for Origins handmade clay, 60 SF for Love Bars).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nasco Stone + Tile distributes and supplies natural stone and tile materials — porcelain, marble, granite, limestone, quartzite, terrazzo marble, and handmade clay tiles — across 75 curated collections to architects, interior designers, contractors, and luxury residential buyers. The company operates a 67,000 sq ft warehouse with 4.25 million sq ft of in-stock materials and delivers thousands of products to jobsites in 1-5 business days via its Quickship program.

Product overview

Nasco Stone + Tile operates as a stone and tile distributor offering a diverse portfolio of materials across 75 collections. The core offerings include Porcelain (tiles, pavers, slabs, mosaics), Terrazzo Marble, Handmade Clay, Marble, Quartzite, Limestone, and Granite. The product line is organized into branded collections including Love Bars (decorative wall tiles with 70% recycled content), Origins (handmade clay tiles fired at 1050°C), Flatiron (luxury porcelain), CHIPS (terrazzo marble), Wonder (colorful porcelain at 40% recycled content), and Travertino (travertine-inspired porcelain). Key programs include a Quickship service delivering in-stock materials in 1-5 business days. The company maintains a 67,000 square foot warehouse facility with 4,250,000 square feet of materials in stock, serving designers and contractors since 1965.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porcelain Tile Porcelain tiles in various colors and finishes sold to designers and contractors for interior and exterior applications.
• Terrazzo Marble Tile and Slab Terrazzo marble tiles and slabs with bold colors and textured terrazzo patterns, including the CHIPS collection.
• Handmade Clay Tile Artisanal handmade clay tiles with hand-applied enamel finish and kiln firing at temperatures exceeding 1050°C, featuring the Origins collection.
• Marble Tile and Slab Marble tiles, in-stock slabs, and mosaics for interior applications.
• Quartzite Slab Quartzite slabs available in-stock for various interior applications.
• Limestone Tile and Slab Limestone tiles and slabs for interior and exterior use.
• Granite Tile, Paver, and Slab Granite tiles, pavers, and in-stock slabs for floors and exterior applications.
• Decorative Wall Tile Decorative wall tiles including the Love Bars and Wonder collections in various colors and finishes.
• Love Bars Collection Decorative wall tile collection with 15 rich colors in glossy and matte finishes; 70% recycled content; available in multiple sizes including 2.5x5, 3x12, 5x5, and 5x10 inches; Quickship availability.
• Origins Collection Handmade clay tile collection honoring ancient clay traditions with subtle variation, rich glaze, and human touch; each tile bears its maker's signature; suitable for walls and mild exterior climates.
• Flatiron Collection Sophisticated and luxurious porcelain tile collection with a mesmerizing visual experience.
• CHIPS Collection Terrazzo marble collection building on the cult-favorite Agglo line with bolder color, richer texture, and a fresh take on classic terrazzo.
• Wonder Collection Porcelain tile collection in playful colors including Black, Brick, Green, Light Blue, Petal, Yellow, and White; matte finish in 2x12 inch subway format; 40% recycled content.
• Travertino Collection Porcelain tile collection evoking classic travertine beauty with soft neutrals and refined texture; available in Crema, Ocean Blue, and Silver colors with Quickship availability.
• Quickship Program Program offering thousands of in-stock materials delivered to jobsites in 1-5 business days, marked by a Quickship badge on eligible products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 102,600,000+ square feet shipped globally since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cumar Marble & Stone: Boutique marble and natural stone fabricator-distributor focused on luxury commercial and residential projects. Comparable to Nasco on natural stone curation, premium project delivery, and high-end architectural customer mix.
• Emser Tile: Privately held national tile and natural stone distributor with showrooms across the US, serving residential and commercial trade customers. Directly comparable B2B distribution model, mix of porcelain and natural stone, and Quickship-like stocking strategy targeting architects and contractors.
• Walker Zanger: Design-forward stone and tile brand offering natural stone, porcelain, glass, and metal collections curated for architects and designers. Highly comparable to Nasco on premium design-led positioning, designer showroom sales motion, and curatorial brand identity rather than commodity volume.
• Stone Source: National wholesale distributor of natural stone, porcelain, and architectural surfaces with showrooms targeting architects, designers, and contractors. Directly comparable to Nasco on curated natural stone focus, trade-channel distribution, and designer-led specification sales.
• M S International (MSI): One of the largest tile and stone distributors in North America, MSI operates an extensive showroom network carrying porcelain, marble, granite, quartz, and mosaic products. Directly comparable to Nasco across product breadth, B2B trade customer base, and Quickship-style distribution model, but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Ann Sacks Tile & Stone: Luxury tile and stone retailer with designer showrooms offering curated stone, ceramic, and porcelain collections. Closest comparable to Nasco on premium design-channel positioning, showroom-based consultation sales, and architect/designer customer base.
• Bedrosians Tile & Stone: Privately held tile, stone, and mosaic distributor serving architects, designers, and contractors with showrooms across the western US. Closest scale-comparable peer to Nasco with similar trade-channel focus, mix of natural stone and porcelain, and comparable specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Floor & Decor Holdings: Public specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, tile, and accessories with 230+ stores nationwide, serving both pros and consumers. Overlaps Nasco on tile/stone assortment and tradesperson pricing, but operates at much larger scale and a broader SMB/Prosumer mix.
• Dal-Tile (Mohawk Industries): The largest US tile manufacturer-distributor, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, offering porcelain, ceramic, and stone across a national showroom/service center network. Comparable to Nasco on product and customer types but operates at vastly greater scale with vertical manufacturing and broader commodity coverage.

Emerging players

• TileBar: Online-first tile retailer offering porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone to designers and consumers. Adjacent comparable to Nasco on product mix and designer-tier customer overlap, but differentiated by e-commerce-first model versus Nasco's showroom-centric design advisory motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nascostonetile
• Facebookfacebook.com/nascostone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nascostonetile

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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