Kamen d.d. Pazin

About us

Kamen d.d. Pazin / About us

Our company

Since 1954 Kamen has been quarrying, processing and installing architectural-building stone.

Based on product quality, its manufacturing process and its business operation system, the company was awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certificate in 2005.

In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing process, the company has introduced an energy efficiency management system in 2017, and was awarded the ISO 50001 certificate.

Kamen manufactures lime-stone blocks in 7 quarries in Istria and Dalmatia.

In our modern factory in Pazin we process stone blocks from our quarries into raw slabs, floors, facade panels, cubes and various other technically demanding products.

The company headquarters, with the financial, development and marketing, and commercial sectors, is situated in the center of Pazin, at the address Trg slobode 2.

The company employs over 400 employees. In addition, a number of subcontractors are continuously hired.

We provide consulting, building measurement, specialist advice and stone placing services in the Republic of Croatia through our company Istra Marmi Pazin – telephone 052/703-200 and web: www.istra-marmi.hr

A short history

The quarrying, processing and installation of architectural-building stone in Istria has a tradition that spans millennia. Relying on this tradition, experience and previously acquired knowledge, in 1954 the Kamen d.d. company was founded in Pazin.

During the first decade of business operations the company managed to unite all stone processing capacities in Istria under one roof.

In its subsequent development until today the company has increased production and the product range by following advances in technology, investing in modern equipment and new manufacturing processes, and adapting the organization of operations.

During 60 years of business activity and operations the company managed to expand its business contacts at home and abroad. Kamen deals with businesses across Croatia, as well as many European and overseas countries.

Timeline

In August the company Kamen was founded with 7 employees.
The first managing director was Josip Paulić.

1954.

The construction of the processing plant in Pazin begins.

1957.

Finished slab production begins in Pazin. First ventilated facade on the INA building in Zagreb is constructed.

1958.

The companies Istarski nemetali Pula and the bauxite quarries Rovinj are merged with the Kamen company. Kamen has 14 quarries and 3 factories.

1961.

The Buje quarry becomes part of Kamen. First engineers and economists with university degrees are employed.

1963.

First modern production line for gang-saw cut polished slabs is introduced.

1974.

The company is privatized and 83.26% employee owned.

1992.

"Underground quarrying method" introduced in the Kanfanar quarry.

1995.

The underground quarry Korenići opens.

2009.

The Mironja quarry near Dubrovnik opens.

2011.

First CNC Breton milling machine introduced. First SIMEC gang-saw mounted, with fixed saws and a raising of the block.

2013.

The "Stara kava" quarry near Trogir (Plano) opens.

2014.

The Donatoni CNC milling machine with 3 discs begins operation.

2017.

Commissioning of the new SIMEC SFERA 800/80 and BM 50.

2018.

Two new Caterpillar loaders and one Komatsu were purchased.

2019.

In December 2019, the Marčana quarry was opened.

2019.

Start of the underground quarrying method in Selina quarry.

2020.

Installation of the new Simec resin line (co-funded by “Norway grants“).

2022.

Solar panels are installed in the Pazin factory.

2023.

New stone splitting line in Kanfanar quarry is constructed (co-funded by “Norway grants“).

2024.
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