Starting a stone-coated tile factory: what a turnkey production line really involves.
A growing number of our customers do not just buy tiles — they buy the line that makes them. If you are weighing up setting up a stone-coated metal tile factory in your own market, here is a realistic look at what a turnkey production line involves.
Why make locally?
Finished tiles ship light but bulky. Raw materials — steel coil, stone granules, resin — ship far more densely. Producing near your customers cuts freight, shortens lead times, and lets you serve projects that need fast, local supply. For a distributor with steady volume, a line can turn a trading margin into a manufacturing margin.
What a turnkey line includes
- Steel decoiling & forming: uncoiler, feeder and press that stamps the tile profile from Galvalume coil.
- Stone-chip coating: acrylic base, granule application, and a second acrylic overglaze.
- Curing oven: heats and sets the coating.
- Stacking & cutting: automatic collection and packing.
- Control system: PLC control for the full line.
What you need on site
| Requirement | Typical |
|---|---|
| Factory space | Workshop for the line + raw-material and finished-goods storage |
| Power | Three-phase industrial supply (spec provided with the quote) |
| Operators | A small trained team per shift |
| Raw materials | Galvalume coil, stone granules, acrylic resin, sand |
Output & payback
Line capacity is quoted in tiles or ㎡ per hour. Payback depends on your local selling price, material cost and utilisation — we will run the numbers with you against your market's tile price before you invest.
How we support a new factory
- Consultation: we size the line to your target output and budget.
- Supply & shipping: the complete line, crated and shipped.
- Installation & commissioning: our engineers install and run-test on site.
- Operator training: we train your team to produce saleable tiles.
- Raw-material & spares support: ongoing supply of granules, resin and wear parts.
We have set up complete stone-coated tile factories for investors in East Africa and Southeast Asia — from empty workshop to first saleable pallet.
Is it right for you?
If you already move steady tile volume, have access to a workshop and power, and want to control supply in your market, a line is worth costing out. Tell us your target output and location and we will send the line brochure, footprint drawing and an indicative quotation.
Talk to our export team
Product recommendations, samples and container-load pricing for your market.