CIBI

Proudly Manufactured in Nigeria

From Our Quarries To Your Home.

Follow the journey of natural granite — from the first quarry cut to carefully prepared slabs ready for homes and architectural projects.

Stone cutting equipment working on a raw granite block

The manufacturing journey

Crafted from the strength of the earth.

Our process

Every beautiful finish begins long before the stone reaches its final space.

Discover the people, equipment and processes behind granite extraction, handling, cutting, finishing and delivery.

01

Quarry extraction

From the Earth

Every remarkable stone surface begins with a raw granite deposit. At the quarry, large sections of natural rock are prepared, cut and carefully separated into transportable blocks.

Workers drilling into exposed rock at a quarry

Preparing the stone for extraction

Workers drill into the exposed rock, preparing the stone for controlled separation into large quarry blocks.

Large quarry cutting machine operating over natural rock

Cutting at the quarry

Heavy-duty stone-cutting equipment works across the quarry surface to create the cuts needed to release large sections of rock.

Rough granite blocks arranged outdoors at a quarry

Newly extracted granite blocks

Rough-cut blocks reveal the raw scale and natural character of the material before precision processing begins.

Industrial wheel loader handling a granite block

Moving heavy stone blocks

A wheel loader handles substantial stone sections, helping position them safely for the next stage of production.

02

Handling & transportation

Moving the Material

Extracted stone is handled with specialised lifting equipment and transported from the quarry to the processing facility, where the blocks can be transformed into slabs.

Large stone blocks being lifted onto a flatbed truck

Loading blocks for transport

Large natural stone blocks are positioned on a flatbed truck with lifting equipment, ready for movement from the quarry.

Gantry crane above stacked granite blocks at a processing yard

Handling blocks at the stone yard

An overhead gantry crane lifts and positions heavy granite blocks in the processing yard, reducing manual handling of these enormous loads.

03

Block & slab cutting

Precision in Every Cut

At the manufacturing stage, industrial saws reduce massive blocks into thinner stone sections. Water is used during cutting to cool the blades and carry away stone particles.

Large industrial circular saw cutting a raw stone block

Primary block sawing

A large circular blade begins dividing a raw granite block into sections suitable for further processing.

Multi-blade stone cutting machine slicing a granite block with cooling water

Multiple slabs from one block

A multi-blade saw creates a series of closely spaced cuts through the granite block, producing individual slabs.

Water flowing over the same multi-blade granite saw during cutting

Water-cooled cutting in progress

Continuous water flow cools the cutting area as the blades pass through the stone, helping maintain a controlled cutting process.

Close view of parallel cuts in a granite block beneath a saw

The emerging slab profile

Parallel cuts reveal a stack of thin stone sections, showing how a single block is transformed into multiple slabs.

Industrial circular saw working over a stone slab on a cutting bed

Trimming slabs to size

A circular cutting machine trims stone along a guided bed, preparing sections for their required dimensions.

Closely spaced granite slab sections after machine cutting

Uniform stone sections

Freshly sawn slabs are separated into even sections, ready to advance to further finishing and fabrication.

04

Surface finishing & fabrication

Revealing Natural Beauty

After cutting, stone surfaces are processed to improve their texture and finish. Different machinery prepares slabs for architectural uses while allowing each granite's natural pattern to remain the focal point.

Granite slabs travelling beneath a mechanised finishing machine

Preparing the surface

Stone slabs pass through a mechanised finishing line where equipment works across the surface in preparation for the desired finish.

Granite slab travelling across rollers under a finishing machine

Surface treatment in progress

A granite slab moves along a processing line as finishing equipment works on the stone's exposed surface.

05

Sorting, packing & dispatch

Ready for the Journey Ahead

Processed stone is organised by size and format, secured for handling and prepared for delivery. Careful loading and protective packing help the slabs travel to their destination.

Stacks of cut granite pieces supported by a timber rack

Organised finished stone sections

Cut granite pieces are grouped in stacks so their dimensions and quantities can be managed before packing.

Crated granite slabs stacked in a covered warehouse

Protected storage

Bundles of stone slabs are braced with timber supports and arranged in the storage area ahead of shipment.

Packed granite sections secured on a truck bed

Prepared for transport

Stone sections are grouped into strapped, timber-supported bundles on a delivery vehicle to limit movement in transit.

Wooden-braced granite bundles loaded on a flatbed truck

Loaded for delivery

Large packaged stone sections are secured onto a flatbed vehicle, marking the final stage before dispatch.

Natural stone countertop in a finished kitchen

From raw stone to remarkable spaces

Built by Nature. Shaped for Your Space.

Explore natural stone for kitchens, floors, walls and staircases. Speak with CIBI about available finishes, sizes and custom fabrication.

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