Stonegate Tooling has acquired National Masonry Ltd. The East Riding of Yorkshire-based firm says the takeover is part of the next stage in its growth plans and widens the portfolio of products it offers.
National Masonry Ltd, also known as Stone Equipment International, headed by Managing Director Andy Bell, has been the UK supplier of Marmo Meccanica machinery, primarily focusing on edge polishing machines, since 2010.
National Masonry Ltd’s business model focuses on enabling fabricators to save money on costly repairs, by part exchanging their existing machinery for newer and more effective models.
Andy Bell will be staying on with Stonegate and National Masonry Ltd in a consultancy capacity.
Stonegate Tooling Managing Director, Graham Hazell, said: “Our mission is to put innovation at the core of our business and provide valuable advice that leads to an impeccable customer experience. We do this by working with fabricators and listening to their challenges, in order to provide the solutions and support they need to excel in what they do.
“An established business like National Masonry Ltd, which has been brilliantly run by Andy for 30 years now, is a perfect addition to the Stonegate portfolio of solutions. We look forward to carrying on the excellent work and working closely with a prestige company like Marmo Meccanica.”
Former National Masonry Ltd Managing Director Andy Bell said: “It goes without saying that National Masonry Ltd is very, very close to my heart. When I made the decision to step away from the business, I wanted to ensure that it was passed on to a safe pair of hands.
“I assessed many options within the UK market and discovered that the values and ethos of Stonegate were close to, not only my own, but also those of Marmo Meccanica. I will be staying with the business in a consultancy basis and am excited to be part of the next stage in the progression of National Masonry Ltd and Marmo Meccanica in the UK market.”
