stoneGPS - the map of stone in China

stoneGPS.cn: The World's First Digital Map for Natural Stone

On March 1, 2019, Apexstone programmers launched stoneGPS.cn, a groundbreaking app designed as the world's first comprehensive map of the natural stone industry. This innovative platform was created to clearly demonstrate the global supply and production capacity of the stone market. It provides architects, designers, and stone enthusiasts with the tools to thoroughly understand available stone products, view application case studies, and connect directly with reliable Chinese suppliers—complete with mobile numbers and precise driving directions to their warehouses and showrooms.

The platform is built upon the foundation of Shui'tou, China, the world's largest natural stone marketplace. This town is home to numerous massive marble slab shopping malls, each a hub of global stone trade. A single mall can cover over 160,000 square meters, and there are at least ten other malls of a similar scale within the same area.

Unparalleled Selection at Your Fingertips

Through stoneGPS.cn, users can explore an extensive portfolio of 2,491 color varieties of natural stone. This includes:

• Marble

• Granite

• Limestone

• Travertine

• Onyx

• Quartzite

• Gemstone

• Composite transparent slabs

These materials are sourced from quarries in over 50 countries across six continents, including major producers like Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Brazil, India, and China. The platform aggregates inventory from over 3,000 raw material suppliers who exhibit their stones in Shui'tou's large-scale shopping malls. Now, from anywhere in the world, you can conveniently see all the stones available at these local retailers.

Beyond Raw Materials: Finished Products and Fabrication

The network extends to 3,321 professional factories that transform these raw materials—including natural stones, quartz, and porcelain—into a vast array of finished products. Their fabrication capabilities include:

• Countertops

• Tiles and mosaics

• Medallions

• Hand-carved fireplace mantels and surrounds

• Sinks and tubs

• Products for interior walls, tables, and floors

• Exterior decoration items like fountains and garden pavers

These factories cater to every requirement, offering everything from reasonably priced solutions to super-luxurious, personalized bespoke products.

Distinguishing Features of stoneGPS.cn:

• Advanced Material Selection: View high-pixel images of stones and access physical sample availability.

• Powerful Search Filters: Find the perfect stone by filtering by type, color, vein pattern, price range, and country of origin.

• Real-World Application Cases: Gain inspiration from photos of stones used in actual projects, including luxury hotels, office towers, museums, villas, and residential decorations in major cities.

• Direct Supplier Connections: Access contact information for first-hand Chinese raw material suppliers and factories, streamlining the sourcing process.

stoneGPS.cn is the ultimate digital tool for anyone looking to navigate the vast and complex world of natural stone with confidence and ease.