Franchi Umberto Marmi takes majority stake in Ingegner Giulio Faggioni Carrara

Ingegner Giulio Faggioni Carrara (IGFC) is a premier operator within the historic Apuan marble district, holding strategic exploitation rights for two of the most prestigious quarries in the Carrara region. Located in the Miseglia area, these assets are globally renowned for yielding high-value varieties of white marble, most notably Statuario and Calacatta, which are highly coveted in the luxury architectural and design sectors. The firm’s business model is centered on the sustainable extraction and primary management of these rare natural resources, which command significant price premiums on the international market due to their unique aesthetic properties and limited availability. By controlling access to these top-tier mineral deposits, the company occupies a critical position at the upstream end of the stone industry value chain. Its operations are characterized by deep geological expertise and specialized extraction techniques required to preserve the integrity of high-grade marble blocks. As a vital resource holder, IGFC serves as a primary supplier to the global high-end construction and luxury interior markets, functioning as a guardian of the "Made in Italy" heritage in natural stone.