Stone Suppliers reports that the material that is being processed is the same “authentic†Jerusalem Gold that has been quarried in the past, with the proper coloration and minimal black veining. Additionally, they are processing large slabs in addition to standard products. Materials are processed at Alony's state-of-the-art facility, which is equipped with the latest stoneworking technology.
This development is the latest in a long line of progression for the company. Based in Haifa, Israel, Alony Marble, a division of the Alony Group, was founded in 1944 as a family business. The company today is an owned subsidiary of Ytong Industries - a leading entity in the field of building materials that is traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. Alony imports a range of natural stone, including marble, granite,w limestone and slate from all over the world, and it has eight display showrooms distributed throughout Israel with the aim of serving architects, contractors and private customers. Alony Marble's products include the Holyland Collection of Jerusalem stone, available in colors ranging from Jerusalem Grey to Massada Gold. The Holyland Collection is available in tiles, slabs and cut-to-size in all finishes. These materials have been used for large-scale architectural works as well as private homes. The company sells around the world, including major markets in the U.S. and Asia as well as customers in South America, Europe, South Africa and Australia.