Trust and consistent quality in sourcing, procurement and inspection services, direct from the source. A letter to our valued clients and distributor reps world wide.
Trust and consistent quality in sourcing, procurement and inspection services, direct from the source.
Astral Quarrying Services was started in 1996 by Sriram Padmanabhan, an alumnus of IIT- BHU, India and Penn State, USA. AQS is a one of a kind sourcing, procurement, inspection and consulting service that fits the needs of the construction industry and multiple segments of the market with a world class reputation that comes with an unprecedented gradient of trust.
AQS has it's headquarters in Bangalore, India, close to the unsurpassed manufacturing hub of Hosur, where most of the up and coming natural stone products are processed. With an experienced inspection team and reliable procurement operations close to the source, natural stone slabs are handpicked from the most reliable and noteworthy manufacturers in the world and delivered to your doorstep without unexpected surprises. AQS specializes in delivering end to end supply chain solutions for all your stone sourcing needs.
With 20+ years of experience in sourcing AQS gives the customer access to a well orchestrated and industry pioneering supply base. We have engrained a sound natural stone quarrying and manufacturing experience that communicates product knowledge and breeds networking opportunities.
AQS has a private label/ sister brand called QNext Stones Canada for the sourcing of engineered stone and porcelain. The company is head quartered in Toronto Canada and works in collaboration with leading innovators in Quartz from China and neighbouring home base suppliers in Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan to name a few other comparative sources.
AQS also focuses on the supply of natural stone blocks for the processing of slabs and tiles - blocks from all over the world through some of the most trusted and ingenious names in the Industry as a result of an ever-growing network of steadfast business relationships.
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AQS offers ingenious and direct sourcing of stone products from all over the world through reliable sourcing, personal care and attention to detail. With a trusted reputation, happy customers and noteworthy clients all over the world, AQS has nurtured and developed a global network of professionals and distributors in USA, Canada, UK, Poland, South Africa and Australia to name a few markets.
At AQS, we inspect each and every slab, paying attention to even the minutest of details, report what is seen, make sure packing is right and shipment is fast. Our Clients have been working with us since inception, therefore a testimony to the reliability of our quality and service.
AQS represents in principle a USP that embodies Quality, performance, variety in innovation and partnerships that will help you translate and simplify complex sourcing operations through our network of suppliers. With technology changing habitually, AQS is the trampoline into the future of supply chain visibility, automation, unsurpassed technology and a stronger collaboration with the suppliers. Quality control and globalization remain key challenges in the stone business today and with a global sourcing knowledge and procurement channels all over the world, AQS will adapt to your consumer preferences in double quick time. Our background helps us deliver a competitive advantage for cost effective and value-added sourcing operations.
We are a services company. We deliver the product to your doorstep, after thorough inspection of each slab. This our value addition. And this is how we strive to deliver superior product value. This is our USP.
Here is a Diagrammatic visual of value pillars that constitute the purpose, a resounding purpose that drives strategy and mission. We strive to align that strategy to our vision and we hereby communicate our clear vision for global growth and sustainable long term success.
Natural stone never gets old. That's the beauty of natural Stone. There is always a shortage of high quality natural resources and always a favorable appeal in the market for beauty that never ages.
It will take a lot to damage natural stone.
Natural stone design varieties are endless and originate from some of the most remote, ingenious and unknown sources in the world. The charm of having authentic stone beautify your home space can never be replaced by laudable engineered alternatives.
Color variation in natural stone is considered a trend and is characteristic feature of a nature. Having a varied representation makes it flawless.
Natural stone adds true value to your home and enriches your ambience with an unrivalled elegance that justifies your design.
When you bring something natural into your home, you introduce a charismatic bond with nature which you will never cease to admire.
Regular brushing with a soft brush or cloth is enough for the maintenance and a general upkeep of such surfaces. They are resistant to staining, making them easy to maintain.
It provides a surface that does not accumulate pet hairs, dust, skin etc and therefore is considered to be hygienic.
Natural stones possesses zero toxic elements. One of the reasons for you to place your faith in them.
Stone used both indoors and outdoors creates a seamless flow. On the off chance that you hunger for an indoor-open air stream, utilizing an indistinguishable stone inside the house from the one used outside is an incredible approach to associate the two spaces. Natural stone is easy to match with windows, selected cabinetry and sliding glass doors- the impact is dazzling always. It keeps the surroundings cooler and fresher, especially in tropical weather.
Quartz slabs are made of natural Quartz which is one of the hardest known elements for manufacturing decorative surfaces. It is more durable than its peers.
Engineered stone provides you with a high variety of colors/ designs custom made to match your needs. It is the perfect fit for the comforting ambience you are looking for in your home.
Quartz Surfaces are lustrous and never lose their shine, are stain proof to provide a permanent brightness to the surroundings, so sealing, conditioning and polishing are never needed.
Quartz surfaces come with enhanced heat resistant properties due to the high quality of the raw material used to make the product, natural quartz provides a surface that is more heat resistant than most materials on any level.
The lustrous sheet offered by Quartz provides an unmatchable tolerance to scratches, chipping and cracking that very few surfaces in the market can match.
With specifically driven Anti UV Formula to ensure the color never ages with time.
Quartz Surfaces are non-porous and keep kitchens and baths spec free providing you with spotless satisfaction.
We proudly present the best in class Value for the highest Quality of Quartz Slabs you can source from the market today.
