Rock of Ages acquired ownership of the Salisbury Pink quarry in 1997. With 50 workers and several supervisors, the quarry produces an average of 8,000 cubic meters on an annual basis. Equipment at the site includes Caterpillar 992 loaders, Tamrock drills from Finland - including 600 Slotliners and Commandos - Ned-Jet waterjets and Pellegrini diesel diamond wire saws.
Each of the methods Campo mentioned has specific advantages and disadvantages that determine under what conditions it is best utilized. Water is used in conjunction with each cutting method to suppress dust, control heat and wash detritus from the cut.