Kankariya had previously worked in the chemical and gemstone fields, and he began working with Madhav Marble & Granite of India. During the first four years, Lotus dealt only in tiles, and then it diversified into slabs in 1995. The company is headquartered in Englewood, NJ, and the group recently launched its U.S. operations under the banner of “Lotus Natural Stone.†Today, Lotus Natural Stone owns Lotus Exim, Inc. in New Jersey and Illinois; Best Marble & Granite, Inc. in Arizona; Perfect Marble & Granite, Inc. in Michigan; and Elegant Marble & Granite, Inc. in Florida.
Lotus' first warehouse was located in Kearny, NJ, and it moved to other locations around New Jersey as business grew. Each business unit is equipped with delivery trucks and other material handling equipment, and the locations are staffed with customer service specialists. Stocking more than 200 colors, the company guarantees consumer satisfaction every time.