Report from Europe - Stone artistry flourishes in Southern Italy
The company's management consists of President Salvatore Marrocco --who founded the firm -- and three family members: Giorgina Marrocco, a lawyer who is responsible for administration and contracts; Giuseppe Marrocco, who provides sales management for the Italian and Northern European market; and Daniele Marrocco, who oversees production. The activity of the Marrocco family in the limestone sector has its origins in the 19th century, with knowledge passed from generation to generation for over 150 years.
The core business of Pimar, which has 50 workers, is to extract limestone blocks, and fabricate them into products for the building trade. The company's quarries span across 75 acres, allowing for a vast reserve of stone for production. Because of the stone's high durability and strong technical characteristics, the stone can be used for indoor or outdoor paving as well as a broad range of architectural elements.