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ASTRAL QUARRYING SERVICES
Astral Quarrying Services was started in 1996 by Sriram Padmanabhan, an alumnus of mining engineering at IIT- BHU, India and Penn State, USA. AQS is a one-of-a-kind sourcing, procurement, inspection and consulting service that fits the product sourcing needs of wholesale distributors, retailers and fabricators, in the stone, interior design and construction industries, 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 innovation in natural and engineered stone products happens. With collaborative and flexible supplier partnerships for over 20+ years, an experienced inspection team and reliable procurement operations close to sources in India and globally (SE Asia, China, Brazil, Italy, Europe etc), stone slabs are handpicked from the most reliable, differentiated and high quality manufacturers in the world and delivered to the customer’s doorstep without any unexpected surprises. AQS specializes in delivering end to end supply chain solutions for all your stone sourcing needs.
AQS has a private label/ sister brand called QNext Stones Canada for the sourcing of engineered stone and porcelain. The company was started in Toronto, Canada, in 2016 and works in collaboration with leading innovators in Quartz from China and neighboring home base suppliers in Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan to name a few other flexible and comparative sources.
WHAT WE OFFER - PRODUCTS
The latest innovation from India, SE Asia and the rest of the world, from leading manufacturers who are OEMs specialized in specific product designs.
WHAT WE OFFER - SERVICES
Value addition through sourcing partnerships and digital capabilities
INSPIRATION
Here is a representation of the pillars of purpose for our Parent Company- Astral Quarrying Services, that drive our strategy and mission. Our best practices in sourcing and value addition, align strategy to the vision for the company, for global growth and sustainable long-term success.
PILLARS OF PURPOSE
At Astral we believe that our customers are stars who are growing their constellations and clusters one day at time. Our job is simple. To align our strategy to changing customer needs and keep the supply chain flexible, agile and adaptable. Join us as we take on the mission of clocking building tomorrow’s supply chain.
B2B BENEFITS
- Minimize sourcing risk: No unexpected surprises in the container.
- Maximize superior product quality and value: We make your investment worthwhile.
- Reputation: Your customers will notice the difference in the product, the moment they step into your warehouse.
- Stay ahead of the curve with the latest innovation in diversified products, both Natural and Engineered Stone, from a group of selected, specialized
proven leading global manufactures/OEMs - Variety and differentiation from a pool of global supply resources that are constantly growing.
- Minimize stock outs: Availability, service, quality and reliability at all times, through supply and demand uncertainities.
- Continuous Innovation: Innovate and improve continuously through consistent sourcing, flexible supply chains and transperancy.
- DFL: Bundle sales and design for logistics to maximize value and combine products across factories.
- Projects: Specialized cut-to-size partnerships to deliver personalized and expert solutions for projects.
Personalized service: We understand your business as a friend and help you grow based on your preferences.
Minimize lead time and supply chain costs through reliable logistics partners.
- Inspection services: We inspect each and every slab and mitigate operating realities.
- Digital Marketing: Cost savings in marketing and related digital tools to create your own private label and maximize penetration and football.
- Omnichannel: Channel innovation to deliver a convenient online and offline customer experience through a hybrid ecommerce model.
- Digital sales tools for professionals: Enbale architects, designers and other professionals downstream to engage and convert end user sales.
- Data analytics: Inventory management and portfolio optimization approaches prescribed for maximum cost savings and profitability across product segments.
Business-to-Customer (B2C)
At Astral we believe that our customers are stars who are growing their constellations and clusters one day at time. Our job is simple. To align our strategy to our customer needs and keep our supply chain flexible, agile and adaptable. Join us as we take on the mission of clocking building tomorrow’s supply chain.
END USER BENEFITS
Its Natural
When you bring something natural into your home, you introduce a charismatic bond with nature which you will never cease to admire.
Easy Upkeep and Strain Resistant
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.
Hygiene
It provides a surface that does not accumulate pet hairs, dust, skin etc and therefore is considered to be hygienic.
Environment- Friendly
Natural stones possesses zero toxic elements. One of the reasons for you to place your faith in them.
Seamless Flow and Fit
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.
Timeless Innovation
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.
Scratch and Abrasion Resistant
It will take a lot to damage natural stone.
Manifold Design Availability
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 is Viewed as a Trend
Color variation in natural stone is considered a trend and is characteristic feature of a nature. Having a varied representation makes it flawless.
Value
Natural stone adds true value to your home and enriches your ambience with an unrivalled elegance that justifies your design.
END USER BENEFITS
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.
Customized Colors
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.
Low Maintenance
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.
Heat Resistant
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 mosat materials on any level.
Damage / Scratch Resistant
The lustrous sheet offered by Quartz provides an unmatchable tolerance to scratches, chipping and cracking that very few surfaces in the market can match.
Fade Resistant
With specifically driven Anti UV Formula to ensure the color never ages with time.
Stain Resistant
Quartz Surfaces are non-porous and keep kitchens and baths spec free providing you with spotless satisfaction.
Soli Value
We proudly present the best in class Value for the highest Quality of Quartz Slabs you can source from the market today.
Durable Surface
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.