Solancis of Benedita: Running an efficient limestone operation
Solancis of Benedita, Portugal, owns 12 limestone quarries on the Iberian Peninsula — Serra de Aire e Candeeiros — and takes measures to run a state-of-the-art operation with safety and the environment as a top priority
With roots dating back to 1969, Solancis of Benedita, Portugal, is a credible name in the stone industry. The company owns 12 quarries on the Iberian Peninsula — Serra de Aire e Candeeiros — and it has a strong commitment to technology and the environment.
During its visit with Solancis, Stone World had the opportunity to see two of its quarries. The first was a smaller site that produces blue- and beige-colored limestone. “From layer to layer, the color, texture and hardness change,” explained Sérgio Couto, commercial director of Solancis. “This type of limestone can be used in high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and exterior applications.”