The equipment, known as the TerastoneR system, was developed by Breton, which has been working in the agglomerate stone market since the '70s. Agglo Baghin produces tiles in two standard sizes, 40 x 40 cm and 60 x 60 cm, as well as stair treads, skirting, borders and custom work. The standard thickness for a 40- x 40-cm tile is 15 mm, although a 9.5 mm can be achieved when a polymer resin is added.
The standard product mixture starts with natural stone materials, which comprise the bulk of the formula. Two or more different sizes of stone pieces are used, and the stone is often brought in from quarries in Northern Italy, such as Botticino. The stone is mixed with cement and marble or silica sand, which allows for complete depth of color and a higher compression strength, according to Luciano Baghin, president of Agglo Baghin.