Operating on an international level: Estraba S.p.A.--a company specializing in the production of travertine tile and cut-to-size pieces--exports about 60% of its material to foreign markets.

From: Stone World | Date: May 1, 2006 | Copyright information

As part of Industrie Caucci--a group that has been quarrying Roman travertine since 1939--Estraba S.p.A. is a leading supplier of travertine. Its material has been used for projects around the world, including the Bank of China in Shanghai. Estraba's quarries, which are located in the historic region of Barco near Tivoli, Italy, span over an area of approximately 2.7 million square feet.

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"Barco," which translates to "boat," is the area where the Romans used to cut blocks. The craftsmen would then load the blocks onto boats that would travel with the ...

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