Evolv Surfaces
Evolv Surfaces is a privately held direct-source distributor of premium natural stone, Neolith sintered stone, and Diresco quartz serving architects, designers, fabricators, and homeowners across the US West Coast.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersBerkeley, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Evolv Surfaces does
Evolv Surfaces, Inc. is a privately held, direct-source distributor of premium surface materials headquartered in Berkeley, California, with company-owned showrooms in Berkeley, Las Vegas, and Tukwila (Seattle), and a network of over 40 partner showroom locations across the Western US. Founded in 1986 and led by Founder, CEO and President Charles McLaughlin, the company distributes three principal product categories: quarry-sourced natural stone slabs (marble, quartzite, granite, dolomite, travertine, limestone, soapstone); Neolith sintered stone, for which Evolv holds exclusive West Coast distribution rights covering California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii; and Diresco Bio UV engineered quartz, an ecologically friendly resin-based surface. Evolv supplements product distribution with specialized programs including facade cladding systems (HC, VM, Strongfix), tile, cut-to-size, and recycling services, supported by a closed-loop water recycling system and a hard materials recycling partnership with Graniterock.
The company's go-to-market is a hybrid enterprise field-sales and showroom model. A dedicated territory-based sales force is organized across Northern California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest, including a dedicated A&D (Architecture & Design) Account Manager, Territory Managers covering the Bay Area, Sacramento, Reno, San Francisco, Peninsula, and South Bay, a Nevada Sales Manager, and a Seattle-based Customer Relations Manager. Customers are directed to contact local representatives for quote-based pricing; no public price list is disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of slabs, tiles, and cut-to-size products across four primary customer segments: commercial architects and developers (facade and large commercial projects), residential homeowners and interior designers, the A&D specification community, and fabricators/installers receiving technical training.
Notable enterprise project references include the Warriors Chase Center Arena (commercial facade), Wolfgang Puck Restaurant Las Vegas (interior flooring and cladding), and Feature Boutique Las Vegas (commercial cladding and mall facade). The business operates without disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and shows no public M&A, funding, or restructuring activity in the input data. Technology is centered on material science and operational sustainability (water and hard materials recycling) rather than software, AI, or digital platforms.
Evolv Surfaces firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Evolv Surfaces
- Legal name
- Evolv Surfaces, Inc.
- Website
- https://evolvsurfaces.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Evolv Surfaces is a privately held direct-source distributor of premium natural stone, Neolith sintered stone, and Diresco quartz serving architects, designers, fabricators, and homeowners across the US West Coast.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Evolv Surfaces industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Surface Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial-Grade & Specialty Surfaces (Concrete/Metal/Glass Countertops) (HSAPAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Exterior Painting & Surface Coatings (HSAPAKAF)
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Where Evolv Surfaces is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berkeley
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Evolv Surfaces business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Natural Stone Distribution: Direct source distribution of quarry-sourced and hand-selected natural stone slabs including marble, quartzite, granite, dolomite, travertine, limestone, and soapstone. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of slabs to customers, including cut-to-size program options.
- Neolith Sintered Stone Distribution: Exclusive West Coast distribution of Neolith sintered stone — a revolutionary architectural surface. Products sold include slabs, large format tiles, and specialty sizes in various finishes. Cut-to-size and tile programs are also offered.
- Diresco Engineered Quartz Distribution: Distribution of Diresco-Bio UV quartz surfaces, an ecologically friendly resin-based material for indoor and outdoor use. Sold in slab format in multiple color collections including Beach, Belgian, Divinity, Noblesse, Premium, and Primary Colors lines.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing — no public pricing listed |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Evolv Surfaces product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Evolv Surfaces is a direct source distributor of premium natural stone slabs (marble, quartzite, granite, dolomite, travertine, limestone, and soapstone) and engineered surfaces, holding exclusive West Coast U.S. distribution rights for Neolith sintered stone and also distributing Diresco Bio UV quartz. The company sells slabs, large-format tiles, and cut-to-size pieces through three company-owned showrooms (Berkeley, Las Vegas, Seattle) and a network of 40+ partner showrooms, supported by territory-based field sales and an A&D account management team serving architects, designers, developers, fabricators, and homeowners.
Product overview
Evolv Surfaces is a direct source distributor of natural stone and engineered surfaces operating as the exclusive West Coast distributor for Neolith sintered stone products. The company offers three main product lines: (1) Natural Stone — quarry-sourced, hand-selected slabs including marble, quartzite, granite, travertine, limestone, and dolomite available at showrooms in Berkeley, CA and Las Vegas, NV; (2) Neolith Sintered Stone — a revolutionary 100% natural architectural surface available in Classtone (marble-inspired), Fusion (concrete/stone-inspired), Iron (metallic), Colorfeel (solid colors), Timber (wood-effect), and Steel collections, offered in slabs, tiles, and cut-to-size formats with various finishes; and (3) Diresco Bio UV Quartz — an ecologically friendly UV-resistant quartz surface suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The company provides additional services including facade installation systems (HC, VM, and Strongfix systems), water recycling programs, and maintains a network of partner showrooms throughout California, Nevada, and Pacific Northwest for product display and sampling.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Neolith: Sintered stone product line - a revolutionary architectural surface known for outstanding technical qualities, crafted from 100% natural raw materials. Evolv Surfaces is the exclusive West Coast distributor for Neolith.
- Diresco
Products and services
- Natural Stone Slabs Quarry-sourced, hand-selected natural stone slabs including marble, quartzite, granite, limestone, dolomite, travertine, and soapstone, available in various finishes and sizes. Held as in-stock inventory across the Berkeley and Las Vegas showrooms for residential and commercial applications including countertops, flooring, walls, and fireplaces.
- Neolith Sintered Stone Slabs Revolutionary architectural surface crafted from 100% natural raw materials through a sintering process, available in 6mm and 12mm thicknesses across multiple collections (Classtone, Fusion, Iron, Colorfeel, Timber, Steel). Distributed exclusively by Evolv Surfaces on the U.S. West Coast for countertops, flooring, walls, fireplaces, facades, and outdoor applications.
- Diresco Bio UV Quartz Surface Ecologically friendly resin-based quartz material produced using green Bio UV technology, suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Available in 20mm slab thickness and in collections including Beach, Belgian, Divinity, Noblesse, Premium, and Primary Colors for residential and commercial installations.
- Neolith Facade Cladding Program Cladding and facade solutions for commercial and residential exteriors using Neolith sintered stone, including three proprietary mounting systems: HC System (hidden support with chemical elastic horizontal mounting on T/L profiles), VM System (visible mechanical fastening with metallic self-supporting substructures for ventilated facades), and Strongfix System (chemical and mechanical horizontal fastening on back of tiles). Supported by professional consultations and installer training.
- Neolith Tile Program Large format Neolith tile program for wall, floor, and facade installations. Offered as a distributed product line with specification support through Evolv's A&D account management.
- Neolith Cut-to-Size Program Custom cutting service for Neolith materials to specified project dimensions and requirements, supporting direct-to-project delivery for residential and commercial applications.
Companies that use Evolv Surfaces
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Evolv Surfaces technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Evolv Surfaces partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Neolith (TheSize Surfaces)coreEvolv Surfaces is the exclusive West Coast distributor for Neolith sintered stone, a revolutionary architectural surface known for outstanding technical qualities and crafted from 100% natural raw materials. TheSize Surfaces grants Evolv Surfaces the right and permission to use photographs and video recordings of Neolith products on Evolv Surfaces websites and social media outlets. Evolv markets Neolith slabs, tiles, cut-to-size products, and facade cladding systems.
- DirescocoreEvolv Surfaces distributes Diresco-Bio UV quartz, an ecologically friendly resin-based material suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, manufactured through green technology. Diresco slab sizes of 125" x 61" (3180mm x 1550mm) are available in widths of 1.2cm, 2cm, and 3cm. Evolv offers Diresco in multiple color collections including Beach, Belgian, Divinity, Noblesse, Premium, Primary Colors, and 3cm lines.
- GraniterockminorHard materials recycling partnership where material that cannot be cut into a design is ground and transported to construction materials and contracting company Graniterock, to support construction on road and airport pavement projects. This supports Evolv's environmental sustainability commitments.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Evolv Surfaces competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Polycor: North American natural stone quarrier and distributor with operations spanning quarrying, fabrication, and distribution. Comparable on the natural stone side, though vertically integrated upstream of Evolv's distribution model.
- Daltile: Major national distributor and manufacturer of tile, natural stone, and quartz countertops with a large sales and showroom network. Overlaps with Evolv on natural stone and engineered quartz distribution, though as part of a much broader product portfolio.
- MSI Surfaces: The largest U.S. distributor of natural stone, quartz, and porcelain surfaces with national showrooms. Comparable to Evolv as a direct competitor offering overlapping surface categories (natural stone, quartz, porcelain), though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
Direct peers
- Pental Surfaces: Seattle-based distributor of natural stone, quartz, and porcelain slabs serving the Pacific Northwest market. Direct regional competitor to Evolv's Tukwila/Seattle operations with overlapping product lines and customer segments.
- Stone Source: Premium natural stone and porcelain slab distributor with showrooms in major U.S. design markets. Directly comparable in targeting the A&D community and high-end residential/commercial specification market.
- Marble & Stone (marbleandstone.com): U.S. natural stone slab distributor offering quarry-sourced marble, granite, quartzite, and other surfaces to designers, fabricators, and homeowners. Directly comparable distribution model and product categories.
- Arizona Tile: West Coast-headquartered distributor of natural stone, quartz, and tile slabs serving residential and commercial customers through showrooms across the western U.S. Closely comparable business model, customer base, and product mix to Evolv.
- Walker Zanger: Premium tile, stone, and slab distributor targeting architects, designers, and luxury residential customers. Comparable in curating premium surface materials for the A&D community, with showrooms in major U.S. design markets.
- Bedrosians Tile & Stone: Family-owned tile, natural stone, and luxury surface distributor with West Coast showrooms and distribution centers. Comparable in product mix and West Coast market overlap with Evolv.
Regional players
- Ceramic Technics: Mid-Atlantic distributor of porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone panels serving East Coast commercial architectural projects. Comparable in architectural panel distribution focus, though primarily serving a different geographic region than Evolv.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Evolv Surfaces leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Evolv Surfaces funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Evolv Surfaces M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Evolv Surfaces
What does Evolv Surfaces do?
Evolv Surfaces is a direct source distributor of premium natural stone slabs (marble, quartzite, granite, dolomite, travertine, limestone, and soapstone) and engineered surfaces, holding exclusive West Coast U.S. distribution rights for Neolith sintered stone and also distributing Diresco Bio UV quartz. The company sells slabs, large-format tiles, and cut-to-size pieces through three company-owned showrooms (Berkeley, Las Vegas, Seattle) and a network of 40+ partner showrooms, supported by territory-based field sales and an A&D account management team serving architects, designers, developers, fabricators, and homeowners.
Is Evolv Surfaces a public or private company?
Evolv Surfaces is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Evolv Surfaces founded?
Evolv Surfaces was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Evolv Surfaces based?
Evolv Surfaces is headquartered in Berkeley, United States, in the North America region.
How does Evolv Surfaces make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Natural Stone Distribution is the primary driver. The others are neolith Sintered Stone Distribution and diresco Engineered Quartz Distribution.
Who are Evolv Surfaces's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Polycor, Daltile and MSI Surfaces. Direct peers are Pental Surfaces, Stone Source, Marble & Stone (marbleandstone.com), Arizona Tile, Walker Zanger and Bedrosians Tile & Stone. Ceramic Technics is listed as a regional player.
Does Evolv Surfaces have an API?
No public API is recorded for Evolv Surfaces.
What industry is Evolv Surfaces in?
Evolv Surfaces's product category is Architectural Surface Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAIAK, Commercial-Grade & Specialty Surfaces (Concrete/Metal/Glass Countertops), with a secondary code of HSAPAKAF, Exterior Painting & Surface Coatings. Its NAICS code is 444 and its SIC code is 5030.