Marble Granite World

What Marble Granite World does

Marble Granite World is a family-owned custom stone fabrication company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina. The company fabricates and installs countertops and other stone surfaces (kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, outdoor kitchens, fireplace surrounds, laundry rooms, bars) using natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite, soapstone, onyx, travertine) and engineered stone (quartz, Dekton, porcelain). Core technology relies on CNC router fabrication equipment and laser templating systems that enable precise digital templating in 1-2 hours and a project turnaround of 7-10 days from deposit to completed installation.

The company operates a fully in-house, vertically integrated service model covering design consultation, templating, fabrication, and installation, with no outsourced steps. It also sells complementary accessories including BLANCO stainless steel and granite composite sinks, faucets in multiple finishes, and tile and stone backsplashes. Customer segments are residential homeowners, commercial properties (offices, retail, hospitality, restaurants), and contractors/custom home builders, all served within the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina across 12+ cities including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and Burlington.

The business generates revenue through one-time, quote-based project sales priced on square footage, material selection, edge profile, and project complexity, with initial deposits required to begin fabrication. Go-to-market is sales-led via a physical showroom, free consultations, on-site templating, and digital channels including a live online inventory system and local SEO targeting service area cities. Family ownership and independent operation since founding, with no venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement, and a Joel Hage as founder and owner.

Name

Marble Granite World

Legal name

Marble Granite World

Website

https://marblegraniteworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marble Granite World is a family-owned custom stone fabricator in Kernersville, NC, fabricating and installing granite, quartz, marble, and engineered stone countertops for residential homeowners, commercial properties, and contractors across the Piedmont Triad region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Stone Fabrication and Installation Services

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marble Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Custom stone fabrication
• Granite countertop installation
• Engineered stone surfaces
• Natural stone products
• Kitchen bathroom countertops

Headquarters

HQ city

Kernersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Stone Fabrication & Installation: Primary revenue stream from custom fabrication and professional installation of granite, marble, quartz, quartzite, and other natural and engineered stone countertops. Service includes design consultation, templating, fabrication, and installation - full turnkey solution from design to installation without outsourcing any step.
2. Sinks, Faucets & Accessories: Sale of complementary products including stainless steel sinks, granite composite sinks by BLANCO, porcelain vanity sinks, kitchen and vanity faucets, sink grids, and other accessories to complete countertop projects.
3. Backsplashes: Tile and stone backsplash products including subway tiles, mosaic tiles, and full-height stone backsplashes to complement countertop installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marble Granite World fabricates and installs custom stone countertops and surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, laundry rooms, and commercial spaces. The company sources natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite, soapstone, onyx, travertine) and engineered stone (quartz, Dekton, porcelain), then handles the entire project in-house: design consultation, laser templating, CNC fabrication, and professional installation. Complementary products include sinks, faucets, and backsplashes.

Product overview

Marble Granite World is a family-owned custom stone fabrication company offering natural and engineered stone products for residential and commercial applications. The company operates a single unified service model encompassing design consultation, template creation using laser technology, fabrication via CNC router, and professional installation. Their product portfolio includes natural stone materials (Granite, Marble, Quartzite, Soapstone, Onyx, Travertine) and engineered stone products (Quartz, Dekton, Porcelain), along with complementary accessories including sinks, faucets, and backsplashes. They provide custom fabrication services for various applications including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, outdoor kitchens, fireplace surrounds, and laundry room surfaces. Additional offerings include design tools like a Kitchen Visualizer and a Live Inventory System for browsing available materials online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Granite Countertops Natural stone countertop material known for durability, heat resistance, and unique veining patterns. Requires periodic sealing but offers timeless aesthetic appeal. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Marble Countertops Luxury natural stone with bright, crisp appearance and elegant veining. Softer and more porous than granite, best suited for low-activity households. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Quartzite Countertops Hard natural stone with striking veining similar to marble but with granite-level toughness. Heat resistant and scratch resistant. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Quartz Countertops Engineered stone made from approximately 90% natural quartz with 10% polymers and resins. Nonporous, durable, and does not require sealing. Available in uniform patterns. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Soapstone Countertops Natural stone with smooth, soap-like texture. Non-porous and naturally resistant to stains and bacteria. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Dekton Countertops Ultra-durable engineered surface made from sintered stone. Highly resistant to heat, scratches, and UV rays. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Porcelain Countertops Man-made material composed of ceramic, clay, kaolinite, and silica. Nonporous, heat resistant, and available in various colors and designs. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Onyx Countertops Translucent natural stone known for dramatic veining and unique color patterns, often used for decorative applications. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Travertine Countertops Natural stone with distinctive porous texture, commonly used for countertops and flooring with rustic aesthetic appeal. Custom-fabricated and installed by Marble Granite World.
• Sinks Complementary sink products for countertop projects including stainless steel undermount sinks (16- and 18-gauge in single bowl, 50/50, 60/40, laundry, and bar configurations), BLANCO Silgranit granite composite sinks (Diamond, Valea, Precis styles), and porcelain vanity sinks (oval and rectangle shapes).
• Faucets Kitchen and bathroom faucets in multiple finishes (Satin Brass, Matte Black, Satin Nickel, Chrome) including BLANCO color-matched faucets (Artona, Linus, Urbena styles), vanity faucets (Euro Widespread, Joy Single Hole, Razo Center Set, Sevaun Widespread, Tazio Single Hole, Trend Center Set, Trend Widespread), and kitchen faucet styles (Albany, Atura, Ellery, Loma, Rexford, Rise, Rivana Semi-Pro).
• Backsplashes Tile and stone backsplash products including subway tiles, mosaic tiles, and full-height stone backsplashes to complement countertop installations in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Kitchen Countertop Fabrication & Installation Custom stone fabrication and installation for kitchen countertops using natural and engineered stone materials. Includes free design consultation, laser templating, CNC fabrication, and professional in-house installation.
• Bathroom Vanity Fabrication & Installation Custom stone vanity tops for bathrooms including shower walls, tub surrounds, shower thresholds, and custom sinks. In-house fabrication and installation with the same process as kitchen projects.
• Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Fabrication & Installation Custom stone fabrication for outdoor kitchen applications including grill surrounds, countertops, and outdoor bar surfaces. Designed for durability and weather resistance.
• Fireplace Surround Fabrication & Installation Custom stone fireplace surrounds and hearths using natural and engineered stone materials. In-house design consultation, templating, fabrication, and installation.
• Laundry Room Countertop Fabrication & Installation Custom stone countertops designed for laundry room applications with durability and stain resistance. Full in-house fabrication and installation service.
• Edge Profile Customization Custom edge profile finishing options for stone countertops including various edge styles and finishes to customize the appearance of fabricated stone surfaces.
• Kitchen Visualizer Interactive online design tool allowing customers to visualize how different stone options will look in their kitchen before making material selections.
• Live Inventory System Online inventory system allowing customers to browse available stone slabs, view remnants, and purchase materials by square footage remotely before visiting the showroom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Project turnaround time: 7-10 days from deposit to installation completion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Stone BasyxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of granite and marble stone products. Listed as trusted granite and marble supplier for Marble Granite World inventory.
• Francini Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of granite, marble, quartz, and sintered stone products. Listed as trusted supplier across multiple product categories.
• Cosmos SurfacesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of granite, marble, and quartz stone products. Listed as trusted supplier for Marble Granite World inventory.
• OHM InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of granite and marble natural stone products. Listed as trusted supplier.
• LevantinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal supplier of natural stone including granite and marble. Listed as trusted supplier for Marble Granite World.
• Triton Stone GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of granite and marble stone products. Listed as trusted natural stone supplier.
• MetroQuartzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of engineered quartz stone products. Listed as trusted quartz supplier.
• CaesarstoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of engineered quartz countertops. Listed as trusted quartz supplier for Marble Granite World.
• WilsonArtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of engineered quartz stone products. Listed as trusted quartz supplier.
• Spectrum QuartzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of engineered quartz stone products. Listed as trusted quartz supplier.
• SilestoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand of engineered quartz by Cosentino. Listed as trusted quartz supplier.
• MSI Surfaces (LG Viatera)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of LG Viatera quartz products. Listed as trusted quartz supplier.
• HanStone QuartzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of engineered quartz stone products. Listed as trusted quartz supplier.
• CambriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican manufacturer of quartz surfaces. Listed as trusted quartz supplier.
• BLANCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of premium kitchen sinks including Silgranit composite sinks and color-matched faucets. Direct product partnership for sinks and faucets.
• Dekton by CosentinominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSintered stone surface brand by Cosentino. Listed as trusted sintered stone supplier for ultra-durable countertop surfaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cambria: Cambria is a leading American manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces that operates design showrooms and sells directly to consumers as well as through fabricators. It is comparable to MGW because Cambria quartz is a key MGW product line and Cambria's design centers represent an alternative channel for the same end customer.
• MSI Surfaces (M S International): MSI is one of the largest North American distributors of natural stone, quartz, and porcelain surfaces, with its own showroom and fabrication capabilities in many markets. It is comparable to Marble Granite World as both source, stock, and fabricate stone countertops, though MSI operates at vastly greater national scale and also acts as one of MGW's suppliers.
• Wilsonart: Wilsonart is a major US manufacturer of engineered quartz, solid surface, and laminate products, with a growing direct-to-consumer countertop offering. It is comparable to MGW because it both supplies engineered quartz (listed as a trusted MGW supplier) and increasingly competes at the finished countertop/sales layer.
• Cosentino (Silestone / Dekton): Cosentino is a global Spanish manufacturer of Silestone quartz and Dekton sintered stone surfaces, with Cosentino Centers and showroom networks in the US. It is comparable because it both supplies materials MGW uses (Silestone and Dekton) and competes at the showroom/sales layer for premium countertop projects.
• Home Depot (Home Services / countertops): Home Depot is a national home improvement retailer that offers in-store countertop design, measurement, and installation services across the US. It is comparable to MGW because it sells and installs granite, quartz, and other stone countertops to the same residential remodel customer, but at vastly larger scale and with a different fulfillment model.
• Lowe's (Home Services / countertops): Lowe's is a national home improvement retailer with countertop design centers and installation services that source from multiple stone brands. It is comparable to MGW because it competes for the same kitchen and bath remodel customer with a comparable countertop product set, though via a national retail rather than local fabricator model.
• Caesarstone: Caesarstone is a leading global manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces with company-owned showrooms and direct-to-consumer sales channels. It is comparable to MGW because it sells quartz countertops that MGW also fabricates and installs, and it operates its own retail design experience rather than relying solely on third-party fabricators.

Emerging players

• Marble.com: Marble.com is an online retailer of natural stone countertops that combines an e-commerce configurator with a network of regional fabrication and installation partners. It is comparable to MGW because it sells the same stone countertop products to homeowners and uses a fabrication-plus-install service model, albeit without owning a single regional facility.
• Granite Transformations: Granite Transformations is a global franchise network that installs granite, quartz, and recycled glass countertop overlays and surfaces. It is comparable to MGW because it sells and installs stone kitchen and bath surfaces directly to homeowners, though its overlay model is a partial alternative rather than full slab fabrication.

Others

• BLANCO: BLANCO is a German manufacturer of premium kitchen sinks and faucets, including Silgranit granite composite sinks and color-matched faucets. It is comparable as an ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor: BLANCO supplies the sinks and faucets that MGW bundles with its countertop projects, and the two share customers in the kitchen remodel journey.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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