Om Marble Co.

Down at Plot No. 13/C in the Gidc, you’ll find our stone yard. We deal in marble and different types of floor tiles. It’s a very heavy business to be in. We spend a lot of our time moving large slabs around with the crane and the forklift. There’s always a bit of stone dust in the air, which is just part of the daily job for us. We aren't some high-end showroom with mood lighting and fancy coffee for customers. We’re a working yard. People come here to see the actual slabs of stone, not just a tiny sample in a glossy book. We’ve seen trends come and go in flooring and home design, but marble stays pretty steady for us. It’s just us and a few workers who really know how to handle the heavy stuff without breaking it. We don't have a scripted sales pitch to give you. We just show you what we have in stock and tell you the price per square foot. If you like it, we load it up and you’re on your way. It’s a very physical way to make a living, and it can be tiring. The sun can be brutal out in the yard during the afternoon, but we’re used to it. We’ve been part of this industrial area for quite a while now. We know the truckers and the other yard owners nearby. It’s a simple business model that has worked for us. We just keep doing what we know.