Engineered quartz & stone countertops — inland-China factory-direct to Ireland
Engineered quartz and sintered-stone countertop slabs are produced at world-export scale across inland-China engineered-stone clusters, supplying kitchen-worktop fabricators, showrooms, and contract fit-out projects globally. Ériu Sourcing sources calibrated, polished, full-slab quartz and sintered stone direct from premium-spec cluster factories for Irish worktop fabricators, kitchen retailers, developers, and commercial fit-out contractors.
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- Inland-China engineered-stone clusters — Shandong, Henan, Hubei Manufacturing region
- 4–6 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Inland-China engineered-stone clusters — Shandong, Henan, Hubei
The inland-China engineered-stone cluster integrates raw quartz aggregate, resin binder, and slab-pressing under one roof, producing 3,000+ mm jumbo slabs in marble-vein, solid, and concrete-look patterns. The premium-spec end of the cluster matches the dimensional calibration, polish consistency, and resin quality of the established European and Israeli brands; the commodity end does not. Ériu sources exclusively from the premium-spec end and verifies slab flatness, polish, and resin specification at the factory.
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Built for Irish trade buyers, not consumers
- ✓ Irish kitchen-worktop fabrication businesses
- ✓ Kitchen showrooms and retail kitchen studios
- ✓ Residential developers (apartment and housing kit-out)
- ✓ Commercial and hospitality fit-out contractors
- ✓ Monumental and bespoke stonework specialists
- ✓ Builders' merchants with worktop supply
Technical specification
| Slab size | Standard 3050 × 1440 mm; jumbo 3200 × 1600 mm; thicknesses 12 / 15 / 20 / 30 mm |
|---|---|
| Material types | Engineered quartz (90–93% quartz aggregate); sintered stone (porcelain-based); marble-look composite |
| Finishes | Polished, honed, matt, leathered; marble-vein, solid, concrete-look, terrazzo patterns |
| Edge & fabrication | Pre-cut-to-template option; standard slab supply for local fabrication |
| Water absorption | < 0.5% (quartz); near-zero (sintered stone) — suited to kitchen and wet-area use |
| MOQ | Single container — typically 30–40 slabs per 20HQ depending on thickness; mixed-pattern accepted |
What we verify at the factory — before the container is sealed
- EN 15285 — Agglomerated stone — Modular tiles for flooring and stairs
- EN 14617 — Agglomerated stone test methods (flexural strength, absorption)
- NSF 51 — Food-equipment materials (food-contact worktop compliance)
- CE marking + EU Declaration of Performance per CPR (EU) 305/2011
- Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) content disclosed for fabricator H&S planning
- ISO 9001 quality-system certification at cluster factories
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost — you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
A standard 3050 × 1440 × 20 mm engineered-quartz slab in marble-vein finish ships factory-direct from the inland-China cluster at €120 to €180 per slab FOB factory, landing in Ireland at approximately €165 to €235 per slab after freight, duty, VAT and customs. Irish worktop-trade slab pricing for equivalent specification typically runs €420 to €620 per slab — a landed-cost saving of 50–60%. Sintered stone shows similar percentage savings on higher absolute values.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 4–6 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Shanghai or Qingdao → Dublin).
Slabs ship vertically in steel A-frame bundles inside a 20HQ or 40HQ container — typical load 30–40 slabs per 20HQ depending on thickness. A-frame bundling protects edges and faces in transit. Ériu coordinates Dublin Port reception, customs clearance, and inland delivery to the fabrication workshop. Pre-cut-to-template option ships fabricated pieces protected in custom crating.
Construction Materials — sourcing questions answered
How does inland-China engineered quartz compare to Silestone, Caesarstone, or Quartzforms?
The premium-spec end of the inland-China cluster produces engineered quartz comparable to Silestone, Caesarstone, or Quartzforms in quartz-aggregate content (90–93%), resin quality, polish consistency, and pattern realism. The cluster also produces lower-spec commodity quartz with reduced aggregate content and inconsistent polish — Ériu sources exclusively from the premium-spec end and verifies slab flatness, polish, and resin specification at the factory before shipment.
What is the typical landed-cost saving for an Irish worktop fabricator?
Typical landed-cost saving is 50–60% versus Irish worktop-trade slab pricing for equivalent premium specification. A 20 mm engineered-quartz slab that runs at €420–€620 through the Irish trade lands factory-direct at €165–€235 including all freight, duty, VAT and customs. For a fabricator running 200+ slabs annually the saving compounds materially.
Is the engineered stone food-safe and certified for kitchen worktop use?
Premium-spec cluster quartz and sintered stone carry NSF 51 food-equipment material certification for food-contact worktop use, plus EN 15285 / EN 14617 agglomerated-stone compliance and CE marking with EU Declaration of Performance. Water absorption is below 0.5% for quartz and near-zero for sintered stone, suiting kitchen and wet-area applications. Ériu verifies the certification pack at the factory.
What about respirable crystalline silica (RCS) — does that affect importing?
RCS is a workplace-safety consideration for the fabricator (cutting and polishing generates silica dust requiring extraction and PPE under Irish HSA regulations), not an import barrier. Engineered quartz has high crystalline-silica content; sintered stone is lower. Ériu discloses the silica content of each material on the spec sheet so fabricators can plan dust-control and RPE compliance. The slab itself imports normally as a construction product.
Can I order slabs pre-cut to template, or only full slabs?
Both. Standard supply is full slabs for local fabrication in your own workshop. For developers and fit-out contractors without fabrication capacity, the cluster offers cut-to-template service — you supply the CAD templates, the factory cuts, edge-profiles, and finishes the pieces, and they ship in protective custom crating. Cut-to-template adds 1–2 weeks to the production lead time.
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