kb surfaces

What kb surfaces does

KB Surfaces is a wholesale stone fabricator headquartered at 20 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, Rhode Island, established in 2007 as a division of The Beck Companies — a family-owned manufacturing conglomerate founded in 1991. The company fabricates and installs countertops and related surfaces in granite, marble, soapstone, quartz, solid surfaces, ultra-compact ceramic stone, and recycled glass for both commercial and residential customers across the New England region (Rhode Island and Massachusetts focus). Its fabrication footprint is built on capital-intensive equipment — Northwood CNCs, Northwood water jets, a Baca dual bed robot, and digital templating systems — supplemented by Slabsmith software for high-resolution custom slab layouts and a 3D room visualizer (Slabcloud) for pre-installation customer visualization. The company operates a multi-brand material hub, stocking its own Pride Quartz house brand alongside Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, Dekton, Neolith, Corian (DuPont), Formica, Staron, Hanex, Curava, IceStone, Lapitec, Laminam, HiMacs, and the newly added (2024) Emerstone line.

Revenue is generated through custom fabrication projects billed on a quote basis (no public pricing), sold through three channels: (1) wholesale B2B relationships with general contractors, millwork companies, architects, designers, and kitchen/bath dealers across New England; (2) enterprise commercial accounts with named clients including Hilton, Marriott, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, PF Chang's, Fenway Park, The Mark Hotel, Hard Rock, Webster Bank, and The Smithsonian; and (3) direct-to-consumer residential consultations (free 90-minute appointments at the North Smithfield showroom). The GTM motion is relationship-led, emphasizing single-source one-stop shopping across material types, fast on-time delivery, and quality craftsmanship. Marketing relies on the company website, Facebook, Twitter, Houzz, and educational content rather than paid acquisition. The company holds NKBA Certified Member and AWI Member affiliations through The Beck Companies, is a private LLC domiciled in Rhode Island, and reports no public revenue, funding rounds, or headcount figures.

Name

kb surfaces

Legal name

KB Surfaces LLC

Website

https://kbsurfaces.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KB Surfaces is a wholesale stone fabricator in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, founded 2007 as a division of The Beck Companies. It fabricates countertops in granite, marble, soapstone, quartz, and solid surfaces for commercial contractors and residential customers across New England, stocking its own Pride Quartz house brand alongside major third-party brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stone Fabrication and Countertop Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial-Grade & Specialty Surfaces (Concrete/Metal/Glass Countertops) (HSAPAIAK)

Keywords

• Stone fabrication
• Countertop manufacturing
• Quartz surfaces
• Wholesale stone supply
• Solid surface fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

North Smithfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stone Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication and installation of granite, marble, soapstone, quartz, and solid surface countertops for commercial and residential projects
2. Material Sales: Sale of Pride Quartz house brand slabs, luxury granite, sinks, and accessories directly to customers and through dealer relationships
3. Wholesale Fabrication: Wholesale fabrication services for general contractors, millwork companies, and kitchen/bath dealers in the New England area

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KB Surfaces is a wholesale stone fabricator that custom fabricates and installs countertops and surface products in granite, marble, soapstone, quartz, ultra compact ceramic, recycled glass, and solid surface materials. As a single-source provider, it combines material sales (including its in-house Pride Quartz brand) with digital templating, CNC and water jet fabrication, and installation services for both commercial and residential customers in the New England market.

Product overview

KB Surfaces is a stone fabrication company offering a comprehensive portfolio of surface materials and custom fabrication services. The core offering centers on their in-house Pride Quartz brand combined with a wide range of natural stones (granite, marble, soapstone) and engineered materials (quartz, ultra compact surfaces, solid surfaces, recycled glass). As one of the largest wholesale fabricators in New England, they provide true one-stop shopping through a single-source provider model, combining material sales with custom fabrication, templating, and installation services. Their product portfolio includes their proprietary Pride Quartz line alongside materials from major brands like Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, Dekton, and Corian, complemented by sinks, edge finishing, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pride Quartz: KB's own in-house line of quartz slabs with 16 of the most popular colors/styles, backed by a Residential Lifetime Warranty.

Products and services

• Pride Quartz In-house house brand of engineered quartz slabs offered in 20+ popular colors and styles, sold and fabricated by KB Surfaces for kitchen, bath, and commercial projects, and backed by a Residential Lifetime Warranty.
• Quartz Countertops Quartz countertop offering sourced from major partner brands (Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone) plus the Pride Quartz house brand; targeted at kitchen, bath, office, and commercial projects.
• Granite and Marble Countertops Natural stone countertop products in granite and marble, fabricated and installed by KB Surfaces for residential and commercial projects; each piece is unique based on its source quarry.
• Soapstone Countertops Natural soapstone countertop material, nonporous and naturally antibacterial, impervious to heat, and resistant to staining and etching.
• Ultra Compact Surfaces and Ceramic Stone Man-made engineered ceramic stone countertop surfaces (Dekton, Neolith, Lapitec, Laminam) that are nonporous, stain, fire, heat, UV, and scratch resistant; suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
• Recycled Glass Countertops Recycled glass and non-porous resin countertop surfaces from partners Curava and IceStone, providing stain, scratch, and UV resistance with low maintenance.
• Solid Surface Countertops Solid surface countertop products from Corian (DuPont), Formica, Staron, Hanex, and HiMacs, offering flexible design options that are food-safe, waterproof, hygienic, durable, and easy to maintain.
• Luxury Granite Premium in-stock granite slabs available at the North Smithfield showroom, with Slabsmith layouts prepared before fabrication to optimize color and movement for the project.
• Emerstone Quartz Premium quartz line stocked in-house by KB Surfaces featuring innovative designs and durability across multiple colors including Argentum, Arctic Blue, Avorio, Bianco Laguna, and Calacata Cressida.
• Sinks Porcelain and stainless steel kitchen and bath sinks sold alongside countertop projects, available in single bowl and double bowl configurations with under-mount installation.
• Accessories Ancillary accessory products sold alongside countertop projects, including heavy-duty iron brackets for wall-mounted stone slab shelves (via The Original Granite Bracket).
• Stone Fabrication and Installation Services End-to-end custom stone fabrication and installation services including digital templating, CNC and water jet cutting, robotic fabrication using Northwood equipment and a Baca dual bed robot, with capability for Union project work, sold to commercial contractors, dealers, and residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pride Quartz backed by Residential Lifetime Warranty for original purchaser in single-family residences

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EmerstonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces is now stocking Emerstone quartz products, offering innovative designs and exceptional quality. Emerstone surfaces offer a blend of style and durability. KB Surfaces stocks multiple Emerstone colors in-house including Argentum, Arctic Blue, Avorio, Bianco Laguna, and many more with special launch promotions available.
• CaesarstonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces works with Caesarstone quartz products, including the Concerto Collection for which they were sought out by the manufacturer for diversity and expertise.
• CambriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Cambria quartz products as part of their quartz lineup.
• SilestonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Silestone quartz products as part of their quartz material selection.
• Dekton (Cosentino)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Dekton ultra compact surfaces from Cosentino for interior and exterior applications.
• NeolithcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Neolith ultra compact surfaces as part of their ceramic stone product line.
• LapitecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Lapitec ultra compact surfaces for countertop applications.
• LaminamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Laminam ultra compact surfaces.
• Corian (DuPont)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Corian solid surface products from DuPont.
• FormicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Formica solid surface products.
• StaroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Staron solid surface products.
• HanexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Hanex solid surface products.
• HiMacsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers HiMacs solid surface products.
• CuravacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers Curava recycled glass countertop surfaces.
• IceStonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKB Surfaces offers IceStone recycled glass countertop surfaces.
• The Beck CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKB Surfaces is a division of The Beck Companies, a family-owned and operated company. The Beck Companies have created a state-of-the-art high-tech fabrication/manufacturing facility since 1991. KB Surfaces benefits from the extensive resources and solid reputation of the parent company.
• ClosettecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of The Beck Companies family of companies under one roof, specializing in custom closets.
• CAS AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of The Beck Companies family of companies.
• Atlas Fabrication, IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of The Beck Companies family of companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• M. Bohlke Marble & Granite: M. Bohlke Marble & Granite is a custom stone fabricator serving residential and commercial countertop projects. Its focus on material selection, precision fabrication, and installation makes it a close direct peer to KB Surfaces.
• Marble & Granite, Inc. Marble & Granite, Inc. fabricates and installs natural-stone and engineered countertops for builders, designers, and homeowners. Its regional New England exposure and full-service countertop model are closely comparable to KB Surfaces.
• Precision Stone, Inc. Precision Stone is a custom countertop and architectural stone fabricator competing for similar contractor, designer, and residential project work. Its precision cutting, templating, and installation capabilities overlap directly with KB Surfaces.
• Fordham Marble & Granite: Fordham Marble & Granite supplies and installs custom stone countertops and related surfaces in the Northeast. Its material selection, fabrication, and project-delivery capabilities make it a relevant direct and regional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Cosentino: Cosentino is a large surface-materials incumbent behind Silestone, Dekton, and other countertop products. It overlaps in project specifications and customer pull-through but does not focus on KB Surfaces's regional full-service fabrication niche.
• Cambria: Cambria is a leading quartz-surface manufacturer whose countertops are sold through designers, dealers, and residential renovation channels. It competes for the same surface-selection budgets as KB Surfaces.
• Caesarstone: Caesarstone manufactures engineered quartz surfaces for kitchens, baths, and commercial interiors. It is an adjacent broad incumbent with strong countertop-category overlap but an upstream manufacturing model.
• Wilsonart: Wilsonart offers decorative and engineered surfacing products, including laminate and solid surfaces used in countertops. Its broad renovation and commercial specification exposure makes it a relevant broader incumbent.

Others

• MSI Surfaces: MSI Surfaces distributes a broad portfolio of countertop and building-surface materials through dealers, contractors, and designers. It is a relevant channel and assortment comparator, although its primary business is distribution rather than regional fabrication.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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