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Areniscas Stone - Pinaresca commenced its activity in 1999 with the extraction of blocks from our own open quarries located in Burgos, in Northern Spain. As it has evolved, concepts such as quality, sustainability, R+D+i, & continuous training for employees have been incorporated into the day to day activities. Parallel to this, the technological progress and expansion of its human resources has positioned us an exemplary company world-wide.

infrastructure The factory is located close to the quarries, on a total area of 40.000 sqm. The R&D+i building houses the laboratory, training rooms, offices, museum and a showroom.

environmental policies As part our total quality and environment programme, Areniscas Stone – Pinaresca puts into practice and encourages sustainability in all the stages of its activities. Once the quarry has been closed, we proceed to rehabilitate the area. A reforestation plan is then drawned up. After the quarry has vegetation is planted.

areniscas & the environment ELEMENTS METHOD AND STRATEGIES USED INVIROMENTAL ADVANTAGES  Less residues produced  Low noise level STONE EXTRACTION LAND RESTORATION SMALLER AREA EXPLOITED COMPARED WITH OTHER TYPES OF MINES  Easier to restore  Better area recovery LOWER DEPTH REACHED COMPARED WITH OTHER TYPES OF MINES  Low visual impact  Better area recovery REFRIGERATION OF THE MACHINERY USED ON STONE CUTTING RECIRCULATION AND TREATMENT OF WATER USED DURING PROCESS  Reduction in water consumption  Lower river and underground water pollution ENERGY USAGE EXPLOITATION AREA HEIGHT OF THE...

We are the first Spanish company in the sector to achieve 100% of the water used during the whole process is recycled and reused.

processing plant Assuring quality and a faster and an even more efficient service is our foremost concern. The whole process, from the time the stone is quarried until it reaches its final destination, is based on a total quality production system.

processing plant

technical office The physical, mechanical and chemical characteristics of the raw materials combined with the technological possibilities in their transformation, are the tools that our extensive team of highly qualified technicians employ to provide guidance to and satisfy the needs of our customers, so that they may make the best use the stone. Customers receive personalised technical response for every project and requirement, obtaining solutions to any construction query.

training rooms, showroom & museum

THE 1st EUROPEAN PRIVATE NATURAL STONE COMPANY with a TESTING LABORATORY ACCREDITED BY ENAC-ILAC (National Accreditation Body)

R&D-i A team of highly qualified and trained professionals work in our Research, Development & innovation department where they carry out pioneer research on the behaviour of natural stone, coatings and new applications. They also provide services to companies in the sector performing specific standardised tests, size control, EC labelling or consultancy for customised research projects. Services: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Consultancy, preparation and execution of research & development and innovation projects. Consultancy and implementation of CE marking in natural stone products. CE control tests....

Research, Development & innovation Quality control Physico-mechanical Essays Research & Development

Internal Quality Management Systems Internal Enviromental Management Standard All our stones comply with the requirements of the CE marking

special treatments for natural stone Applications: liquid product, water soluble, to use as a consolidator for sandstone and concrete. Instructions: it can be used neat, without diluting onto a clean surface. Gives a wet effect to sandstone Applications: non water soluble met acrylic resin, with added water repellent and hardener which provides a wet effect for facade, paving and other surfaces. Instructions: to be used neat, without diluting onto a clean Hi WMWLiCAhTE f>A«A PdEDIlA ABENISCA Water repellent for sandstone Applications: liquid product, non water soluble, for use as protection...

Dorada Urbión® • Light beige tone. • Brown veins with shading. • Beige background. • Small and compact

Dorada de los Pinares® • General reddish tone with brownish veining. • Medium grai

Luna® • Light grey tone. • Homogeneous . • Small and compact gr

Beige Pinar® • Beige tone. • Small and compact grai

Gris Pinar® • General grey stone. • Blue light vein. • Grey background. • Small and compact

Rojo Neila® • Red-brown tone. • Small and compact grai

Caramelo® • Creamish with brown veins. • Small and very compact grai

Rosa Castilla® • Pink . • Small and compact grai

Bombai® • Pink, brown, violet, cream veins. • Very fine grai

Crema Pinar® • Cream tone with yellow and orange veins. • Beige background. • Fine gr

Blanco Ribera® • Whitish tone with grey vein. • White background. • Fine and compact gr

Blanco Tajo® • Beige Tone with fossils. • White background. • Homogeneous and compact gr

Condado ® • Ochre color. • Beige background. • Medium gr

Gris Alveolar® • Grey tone with fossils. • Grey background. • Very compact gr

Gris Deba • Grey tone with fossils. • Grey background. • Very compact gra

Negro Marquina • Black with white veins. • Fine grained & compact

finishes Hand stripped Please note not all stones can be supplied in all the finishes shown Pitched face Split Face

World renowned architect Frank O. Gehry chose our sandstone for both the interior and exterior paving & cladding for the Complex “Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal” in La Rioja (Álav

Zamora. Spain. Reina® sandstone