EuroSlates

Slate extraction

The slate is quarried from Galicia in the northwest of Spain. The large blocks are transported to the factory where it is unloaded and placed ready for processing.

Primary Splitting

The blocks are raised by forklift and split along the natural seams to produce slabs varying in thickness between 200 and 300mm.

Sawn Cutting

The slabs are placed on the cutting tables and are cut into smaller blocks, similar in size to the finished product. The cut blocks are transfer red to the water filled holding containers to await secondary splitting.

Secondary Splitting

The blocks are transferred from the holding containers to the splitting tables via a conveyor system. These are hand split by master craftsmen to the required thickness.

Final Preparation

The split slate is then transferred to the final preparation area where the detailed cutting and shaping takes place. All the special profiles are prepared at this stage.

Packaging

The finished product is packed into purpose made wooden crates ready for transportation to its final destination.

Selection and Classification

This is implemented throughout the production process to maintain consistency in size, shape and thickness and to ensure the highest quality product.