Established in 2004, Oakville Stone prides itself on continually providing the highest quality natural stone products the earth has to offer. Our mission is to provide a level of service that is unmatched in the natural stone industry, combined with quality, service and sustainability. Our goal is to maintain being North America’s most highly regarded producer and supplier of imported natural stone.
Our global supply chain is built on exclusive overseas partnerships, a large staff of our own company inspectors, and a solid transportation framework which enables us to not only provide all the products you see in our catalog, but any natural stone product you may find in the market.
With a vast growing dealer base, as well as multiple distribution centers, Oakville Stone products are available for immediate delivery for any size project throughout North America.
Our Stone
Oakville Stone offers 16 different products that include Granite, Limestone, Sandstone, and Quartzitic Sandstone. All our products come in various shapes and sizes and can be used for various applications such as Paving, Treads, Steps, Bullnose Coping, Straight Edge Coping, Wall Caps and many more. Oakville Stone facilitate any size project and can custom cut even the most intricate specification.
Ethics and Sustainability
Although imported natural stone is often chosen because of its cost effectiveness, one should also consider how it was obtained and produced. At Oakville Stone, before choosing any stone to incorporate into our portfolio, we have strict guidelines in place to ensure that the stone is both environmentally sustainable and ethically produced.
When choosing our product lines, considerations over the entire procurement cycle of natural stone come into play. From how the stone is located to the use of raw material, including fossil fuel energy in manufacturing and transportation, it is our duty to ensure that sustainable practices and guidelines are met at every step of the way.
At Oakville Stone, Ethical Trade is at the core of our business relationships. This means that everyone we do business with – retailers‚ merchants and their suppliers – must take responsibility for providing acceptable working conditions based on global trade and human rights standards.
Ideally, our choice suppliers are ones that are up to the Ethical Base code in full – a standard created by The Ethical Trading Initiative. Main criteria of the Ethical Base Code include:
- There is no forced or bonded labor.
- Workers are free to leave their employers after reasonable notice.
- Workers are able to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively.
- Working conditions must be safe and hygienic.
- Regular and documented health and safety training and procedures.
- There shall be no use or recruitment of “child labor”.
- Wages as a minimum will provide for basic needs and some discretionary income.
- Working hours are not excessive.
- No discrimination is practiced.
- Regular employment is provided.
- No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.
For information about The Ethical Trading Initiative, and to see the Base Code, visit www.ethicaltrade.org