Solancis

What Solancis does

Solancis — Sociedade Exploradora de Pedreiras, S.A. is a privately held Portuguese natural stone company specializing in the extraction, design, and transformation of limestone. Founded in 1969 with operational roots tracing to the early 1900s and headquartered in Benedita, Portugal, the company operates 12 owned limestone quarries (9 within the PNSAC natural park in the Maciço Calcário Estremenho region) and 2 transformation units. It is led by partners Samuel Delgado (CEO) and Helena Delgado (CFO), and employs approximately 150 people, with a 10-person technical design department using AutoCAD and SolidWorks integrated with its ERP system to bridge sales and CNC production. Production follows Lean Manufacturing methodology.

The company delivers custom dimensional stone projects for architects, engineers, constructors, and end clients, spanning facades, tiles, balustrades, cantarias, stone objects (columns, fireplaces, bathtubs), and 3D façade designs (Flutted, Scarcity, Stone Bass, Sublime). It offers over 60 limestone varieties with registered trademarks (Branco Real®, Azul Clássico®, Creme Savage®, Estremadura Azul®, Relvinha, Rosal Real) and 25+ surface finishes. Approximately 95% of production is exported, with projects delivered to 70 countries across five continents. Named customers include IESE Business School Madrid, KBC Bank Brussels, Câmara Municipal de Giessen, Banco Internacional do Azerbaijão, Edifício Residencial Hansaallee, and ESO Berlin.

Solancis generates revenue through one-off custom project contracts managed by dedicated Customer Managers organized by region (Asia/Europe, Africa/Americas/Oceania, plus direct accounts). Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with digital channels (multilingual website in 7 languages, LinkedIn/Instagram/Facebook, the Stone Comparator digital tool, the SOLANCIS Magazine, and the Academia da Pedra educational program) plus participation in events such as COVERINGS 2025 in Orlando. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and is a member of assimagra, Natural Stone Institute, COTEC Portugal, and Cluster Mineral Portugal.

Name

Solancis

Legal name

SOLANCIS – Sociedade Exploradora de Pedreiras, S.A.

Website

https://solancis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Solancis is a Portuguese natural stone company that extracts, designs, and transforms limestone from 12 owned quarries and 2 transformation units, delivering custom dimensional stone projects to architects, engineers, and constructors across 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Stone / Dimensional Limestone

NAICS

Dimension Stone Mining and Quarrying (212311), Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Stone Mining and Quarrying (21231)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Limestone Quarrying (Industrial & Construction Grade) (IMAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Natural stone extraction
• Dimensional limestone projects
• Stone facade cladding
• Architectural stone supply
• CNC stone transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Benedita

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Dimensional Stone Projects: SOLANCIS generates revenue by developing bespoke dimensional stone projects for architects, engineers, constructors, and end clients. The company manages the full cycle from quarry extraction and stone selection through technical design, CNC transformation, and logistics delivery, exporting 95% of production to 70 countries.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solancis extracts, designs, and transforms Portuguese limestone through 12 owned quarries and 2 transformation units, producing custom dimensional stone projects including facade cladding, tiles, balustrades, 3D facade designs, and stone objects for architectural and construction applications. The company manages the full project cycle from quarry extraction and stone specification through technical design, CNC transformation, and international logistics, exporting approximately 95% of production to 70 countries.

Product overview

SOLANCIS operates as a comprehensive natural stone solution provider specializing in Portuguese limestone extraction, transformation, and custom project development. The company offers a diverse portfolio spanning over 60 stone varieties (Branco, Beige, Azul, Creme, Lioz, Rosal series) with registered trademarks, 3D facade design products (Flutted Design, Scarcity Design, Stone Bass Design), and extensive stone objects (balaustrades, columns, bathtubs, fireplaces). Key digital offerings include an online Stone Comparator tool for comparing up to 3 materials, downloadable General Catalog, and Project Portfolio showcasing international installations. The service ecosystem encompasses 12 owned quarries in Portugal's Estremadura region, 2 transformation units, technical drawing services, quality management, and the SOLANCIS Academy for education and outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metamorph®: Stone product brand offered by SOLANCIS for objects and design applications.
• Natural Match®

Products and services

• Branco Real® White Portuguese limestone with a registered trademark, featuring compact white to light beige color with fine brownish grains. Used for facades, interior cladding, and various architectural applications.
• Azul Clássico® Blue Portuguese limestone with a registered trademark, featuring distinctive blue coloration for architectural applications.
• Branco Moon White to light beige compact limestone with fine brownish grains and dispersed clusters of darker small to medium fossils. Used for cantarias, interior pavements, facades, and interior cladding.
• Beige Fino Fine beige limestone with homogeneous surface characteristics for interior and exterior applications.
• Creme Savage® Beige compact limestone with aligned medium-sized brownish grains and fossils in the vergada pattern. Suitable for interior cladding, facades, and interior pavements with medium traffic.
• Estremadura Azul® Blue limestone from the Estremadura region with registered trademark, used in various architectural applications.
• Relvinha Distinctive limestone product featured in international projects including the KBC Bank Brussels headquarters.
• Rosal Real Pink/rose toned limestone featured in international projects including the International Bank of Azerbaijan.
• Flutted Design 3D natural stone facade cladding with exclusive SOLANCIS fluted design pattern.
• Scarcity Design 3D natural stone facade pattern with exclusive SOLANCIS scarcity design for architectural cladding.
• Stone Bass Design 3D pattern in natural stone for cladding, custom produced with exclusive SOLANCIS design.
• Sublime Design Natural stone ventilated facade designed by Roberta Rampazzo, part of Lines Collection, shortlisted at the Surface Design Awards 2026 in the Façade category.
• Stone Objects Extensive range of stone objects including balaustrades, benches, bathtubs, shower trays, fountains, columns, fireplaces, washbasins, and custom architectural elements for residential and commercial projects.
• Custom Dimensional Stone Project Service End-to-end custom project development from quarry selection and stone specification through technical drawing, CNC transformation, and international logistics, tailored to each architect, engineer, and constructor requirement.
• Stone Comparator Tool Online tool allowing users to compare up to 3 stones and finishes side-by-side to select materials suited for their projects.
• General Catalog Comprehensive product catalog in PDF format showcasing SOLANCIS's stone products and capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered in 70 countries across 5 continents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and strategic.

• assimagracoreOthersSOLANCIS is a member of assimagra, the Portuguese natural stone association. assimagra awarded SOLANCIS the Gold Associate Certificate (Certificado Dourado) representing 50 years of association, and organizes initiatives including the Stone by Portugal awards program.
• Cluster Mineral PortugalcoreOthersSOLANCIS is a member of Cluster Mineral Portugal (ClusMineralResources), an industry cluster for mineral resources in Portugal that promotes the sector nationally and internationally.
• Natural Stone InstitutecoreOthersSOLANCIS is a member of the Natural Stone Institute, a US-based industry body providing standards, training, and market development for natural stone professionals globally.
• Federation of Stone Great BritainregionalOthersSOLANCIS is a member of the UK-based Federation of Stone Great Britain, supporting market access and industry representation in the British natural stone market.
• COTEC PortugalstrategicOthersSOLANCIS is a member of COTEC Portugal, a business association that promotes innovation and technology transfer among Portuguese companies, supporting SOLANCIS's innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Coldspring: US-headquartered natural stone company with 100+ year history that owns granite and limestone quarries and operates large-scale fabrication facilities. Directly comparable to Solancis as a vertically integrated dimension stone producer with quarry ownership, custom fabrication, and project delivery capabilities.
• Polycor: Quebec-based natural stone company that owns and operates numerous quarries across North America and Europe with vertically integrated extraction, fabrication, and global distribution. Directly comparable to Solancis as a quarry-owning, internationally exporting dimension stone producer serving architectural projects.
• Indiana Limestone Company: US-based limestone quarrying and fabrication company operating since 1926, supplying dimensional limestone for architectural facades, cladding, and landmark buildings. Directly comparable to Solancis in limestone extraction, value-added cut stone, and architectural specification focus.
• LSI Stone (Limestones and Stones International): International limestone extraction and distribution company headquartered in Italy with operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Directly comparable to Solancis as a specialist limestone producer focused on architectural and dimensional stone for premium projects.

Broad incumbents

• Levantina: Spanish multinational and one of the world's largest natural stone producers with quarries, processing plants, and a global distribution network for marble, limestone, and other stones. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Iberian and international dimension stone, but much larger and broader in product scope than Solancis.

Regional players

• Gramabloca: Portuguese natural stone producer operating in the limestone extraction and fabrication space, supplying dimensional stone for construction and architecture. Comparable as a domestic Portuguese peer in the same limestone category serving overlapping regional customers.
• Marbres Vilalta: Portuguese/Spanish natural stone company specializing in marble and limestone extraction and processing for architectural applications. Comparable as a regional Iberian limestone producer with similar material types and architectural customer base, though smaller in international reach than Solancis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Solancis.Limestone.Portugal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solancis-limestone-portugal
• Instagraminstagram.com/solancis_sa
• Xx.com/solancis_sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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