History
Becoming the world leader in the production and distribution of slate is part of CUPA PIZARRAS founding DNA.
Since the first mining development in 1892 our efforts have been centred in investigating new slate deposits and exploring and developing new production techniques. The objective is to satisfy the demand from each country and from each client.
1968
Founding year
We have been producing slate for over 125 years. Our quarry Solana de Forcadas is the oldest quarry in the world.
+1500
Employees
Our company in made up of a team of 1500 specialists who have a passion for natural slate.
20
Owned quarries
Our 20 quarries are located on the biggest tectonic slate reserves in the world.
24
Processing plants
In our 24 processing plants we combine cutting-edge technology with ancestral traditions to guarantee the unmatched purity and quality of our slate.
Production process
We have 20 quarries in Spain and 24 processing plants equipped with the most modern technologies that coexists with the traditional knowledge and craftsmanship which have been present since our origins.
The quality and the guarantee of our products are backed up by meticulous control carried out throughout the whole slate production process from the extraction of the slate to the production in our processing plants.
2
Times around the world per year
We produce enough slate per year to go around the world twice.
190.000
Metric tons per year
The weight of our yearly production is equal to 19 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower, 164 times the weight of the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro or 13 times the weight of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
250
Roofs per day
250 roofs can be installed a day with the amount of slate produced.
Exploitation Areas
All of our slate is extracted and selected within the best quarries of Galicia and Castile and León, where the largest tectonic natural slate reserves in the world are.
We are the world leaders in natural slate and the prestige and reputation of our quarries have been confirmed to the most demanding professionals in the field.
Quality
The CUPA PIZARRAS quality system goes beyond international standards and is based on decades of experience in the production of slate for roofing and cladding.
Our exhaustive control of the whole process enables us to offer a range of natural slates that exceed all the international quality standards.
Natural slate
Slate is a product with unmatchable technical properties that adapts to any project, always providing considerable added value.
Natural slate gives any roof or facade an inimitable, timeless, unchanging appearance. Its elegance and personality confer a unique character.
About us
Our clear focus for the quality of our products has earned us the trust of thousands of architects, professional installers and clients. We are world leaders thanks to you: our client.
Our experienced team of more than 1500 professionals, experts on natural slate, is completely focused on offering you the best service possible.
Press room
Here we have updated press releases of all the latest news related to our company.
If you have any questions, our experienced team on slate is at your disposal.
