Founded in 1990, Andrade S/A Marmores e Granitos of Serra, ES, Brazil — part of the Andrade Group — is a large-scale stone producer with several locations within Brazil. Company owners and brothers, Celio and Zelto Andrade, have made a commitment to investment, and as a result, Andrade has experienced a number of developments during the past year.
The company’s branch in Aguia Branca, ES, underwent several changes in 2015. A recent renovation involved a new exterior facade, which accentuates the entrance to the facility. Additionally, a new wire saw and polishing line were installed. “This modern machinery produces much more in fewer hours,” said Derlane Romano, sales manager, adding that the slab yard was doubled in size to accommodate the increase in production. Plans are also underway to install another automatic resin line at the Aguia Branca location in 2016 — fulfilling the goals set by the Andrade brothers.