Reduce your cost per project
Contractors & masons
Produce manufactured stone for your own projects instead of purchasing finished stone for every job. Gain more control over product selection, availability and production costs.
For contractors, stone suppliers & builders
Start Your Own Manufactured Stone Business
Build your production setup around your market
- Produce manufactured stone with professional molds and production materials
- Create stone in a wide range of colors, shapes and textures
- Start with a garage, shop or small production space
- Sell to contractors, building supply stores and homeowners
Why GlobMarble
Why start your stone production with GlobMarble
We manufacture the molds, supply the production materials, and provide the guidance you need to get your operation started.
- Since 2008U.S. manufacturer of decorative concrete molds and related products
- 160+Mold patterns for stone, brick, pavers and wall panels
- Pro-gradeProfessional-grade molds made to be cast thousands of times
- Made in USAMolds made in the USA and shipped from our Brooklyn, NY warehouse
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Control your production schedule
Produce based on your own inventory and customer demand instead of relying entirely on finished-stone suppliers.
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Build your own brand
Choose the stone styles and colors for your market and sell the finished product under your own business name.
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Serve your local market faster
Local production can help reduce lead times and give contractors, builders and homeowners a nearby source for manufactured stone.
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Keep more of the margin
Manufacture stone for your own projects or for resale instead of purchasing the finished product from another manufacturer.
Who it's for
Built for businesses and professionals ready to produce their own stone
Whether you already buy, sell or install decorative stone — or you're starting a new business — GlobMarble provides the molds, materials and production guidance to help you get started.
Create your own product line
Stone & concrete supply stores
Add your own manufactured stone line for contractors, builders and homeowners. Choose the styles and colors that fit your market and produce based on customer demand.
Expand what you can produce
Landscapers & hardscape professionals
Produce pavers, stepping stones, wall caps and other concrete products for landscape and hardscape projects using styles and colors suited to your customers.
Start your own production business
Entrepreneurs
Build a hands-on manufactured stone business and start at a scale that fits your space and market. GlobMarble provides the molds, materials and production guidance to help you get started.
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How it works
From molds to finished stone: how the business works
GlobMarble provides the molds, coloring products and production guidance to help you set up your operation. You source the basic concrete materials locally, produce the stone, and sell or install the finished product in your market.
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Choose your products
Select your molds
Choose the stone styles, sizes and accessories you want to produce based on the customers and projects you plan to serve.
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Set up production
Prepare your workspace
Set up a practical production area for mixing, casting, curing and storing finished stone. Your setup can grow as production demand increases.
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Produce
Mix, color & cast
Prepare your concrete mix, add color as required, and cast the material into your selected molds using the proper production process.
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Finish & build inventory
Demold & prepare for sale
Remove the finished pieces from the molds, complete the required finishing steps, and prepare the stone for inventory, delivery or installation.
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Sell locally
Sell or install
Supply manufactured stone to contractors, builders, supply stores and homeowners — or produce it for your own construction and installation projects.
What GlobMarble provides — and what you source locally
From GlobMarble
- Stone molds
- Integral color & pigments
- Release agents and finishing products
- Mixers and vibrating tables, if you need them
- Production guidance
- Help choosing your first mold package
Sourced locally
- Cement
- Sand & aggregate
- Production space
- Labor
- Racks, pallets & packaging
More than molds — the products and support behind your production
GlobMarble supplies key products for manufactured stone production, helping you source your molds, color and production materials from one supplier.
- 01Stone moldsChoose from GlobMarble mold patterns for manufactured stone, brick, pavers, wall panels and other cast concrete products.
- 02Integral color & pigmentsCreate the colors and variations your market demands using pigments designed for concrete production.
- 03Production materialsGet the release products and other materials required for your specific production process.
- 04Finishing productsChoose appropriate finishing and sealing products based on the type of stone you produce and its intended application.
Start with the molds and materials that fit your production plan — then add products as your operation grows.
Getting started
From production plan to your first cast
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Plan what you want to produce
Choose the stone styles and products that fit the customers you plan to serve. We help you build an initial mold and product package around your production goals.
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Prepare your production setup
Plan the workspace, materials and equipment needed for mixing, casting, curing and handling finished stone. Start at a practical scale and expand as demand grows.
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Learn the production process
Learn the steps for preparing, coloring, casting, demolding and finishing your products so you can move from initial test pours into regular production.
Produce vs. resell
Why produce stone instead of buying it finished?
Buying finished stone
- Your selection depends on supplier inventory
- Product styles and colors are limited to what suppliers carry
- Freight and supplier lead times affect availability
- Your purchase price includes the supplier's manufacturing and distribution costs
- You sell another manufacturer's product and brand
Producing your own stone
- Produce based on your own schedule and demand
- Choose from 160+ GlobMarble mold patterns
- Develop colors and product combinations for your market
- Create additional margin by producing instead of buying finished stone
- Build your own product line and brand
Choose what you want to produce
Stone & brick veneer
Produce ledgestone, fieldstone, limestone and brick-style veneer for residential and commercial projects
Wall panels
Create larger-format decorative wall panels in a variety of patterns and textures
Pavers & stepping stones
Produce decorative pavers and stepping stones for patios, walkways, gardens and landscape projects
Caps, sills & borders
Add finishing products for walls, columns, windows, steps and other architectural applications
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Training & support
Support from setup through production
Get the resources and guidance you need to move from your first test pours to consistent production.
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How-to resources
Production videos
Access practical videos covering key production steps, product use and common manufacturing techniques.
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Production guidance
Mix & production information
Get guidance on materials, mixing, coloring, casting, demolding and other steps involved in producing manufactured stone.
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Technical support
Help when you have questions
Talk with GlobMarble about our molds, coloring products, production materials and common production questions.
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Planning support
Plan your initial setup
Get help selecting an initial mold package and planning production around the products you want to make and the scale of your operation.
Common production issues to watch for
- Mix consistencyMaintaining the proper mix is important for consistent finished products.
- Proper consolidationThe casting process should minimize unwanted voids and preserve surface detail.
- Demolding at the right timeFollowing the proper demolding procedure helps protect the finished piece and mold detail.
Common questions
Questions about starting stone production
Practical answers to common questions about getting started
Do I need concrete or manufacturing experience?
Prior manufacturing experience can be helpful, but it is not necessarily required. GlobMarble can help you understand the molds, materials and basic production process so you can plan your setup before moving into regular production.
I don't have a factory. Where can I produce?
You may be able to start in a garage, shop or small warehouse space, depending on your planned production volume, equipment and storage needs. We can help you identify the basic requirements for your production setup.
How do I know there is a market for what I produce?
Manufactured stone can be sold through several channels, including contractors, builders, building supply stores and homeowners. Your local demand, competition and selling prices will determine which products and sales channels make the most sense for your business.
Is this a franchise?
No. You operate your own independent business under your own name and brand. GlobMarble supplies the molds and related products you purchase from us; there are no franchise or royalty fees.
I already have stone suppliers. Why would I produce my own?
You don't have to replace your existing suppliers. Start with the products where local production gives you the greatest advantage — whether that's availability, product selection, lead time or production cost — and expand only when it makes sense for your business.
How quickly can the investment pay for itself?
Payback depends on your startup investment, production cost, selling price and sales volume. We can help you compare the cost of buying finished stone with the estimated cost of producing it yourself so you can evaluate the opportunity using realistic assumptions.
How long do the molds last?
Mold life depends on the mold type, production process, frequency of use and proper care. Following GlobMarble's recommended demolding, cleaning, release and storage procedures can help maximize mold life.
What if some materials are difficult to source locally?
Basic concrete materials can typically be sourced from local building-material suppliers. GlobMarble can identify the products we supply and help you understand the materials required for your production setup.