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From blockto slab.From slabto character.

Mabella works marble blocks into slabs and project-specific sizes at its plant in Afyonkarahisar, and offers six finishes to suit the surface you choose.

The production halls and the block yard in front of them, from the air; rows of marble blocks and slab stacks in the yard

Every blockdifferent.Every surfacedeliberate.

We treat the stone’s veining, dimensions and surface as parts of one and the same production decision.

At our plant in Afyonkarahisar, block cutting, slab processing, sizing and surface finishing are planned as one production flow. The aim is to turn the material, size and appearance requirements of architectural projects into workable production details.

The processing lines inside the hall: a vacuum loading unit in front, a multi-head surface finishing line behind, sized marble on pallets
An operator in a Mabella vest and hard hat at the control panel of the vacuum lifter

What have we done?

We describe the scale of production not with capacity claims but with the figures actually achieved in the period stated.

Total site area
14,057 m²
5,384 m² indoor + 8,673 m² outdoor
Production in 2025
120,000 m²
Marble produced in the year
Export shipments in 2025
120
Containers
Imported blocks processed in 2025
3,974 t
Blocks processed in the year

How is stone from the quarry
made ready
for a project?

From the raw material’s arrival on site to the labelled crate, every stage depends on the one before.

A gloved worker arranging sized marble pieces on the line’s table; another worker behind
The plant from the air: the production hall’s roof and the yellow silos; the gantry crane and the blocks at the left, the crates ready for shipment at the right

  1. Reading the block

    The first decision is made in the block yard. The dimensions, the structure of the stone and the direction of the veins are assessed; the cutting plan follows from them.

  2. Cutting and sizing

    Marble blocks are turned into slabs. The product sizes required are prepared according to the project drawings and what production allows.

  3. Defining the surface

    From polish to pronounced relief, the option suited to the type of stone and the intended use is chosen among six surface finishes.

  4. Checking and packing

    The finished products are checked against the size and surface requirements, then sorted and packed for shipment.

One stone. Six surfaces.

The same stone carries light and texture differently on each surface. Compare the six finishes, and base the application decision on real samples and technical data.

  • Polished

    High gloss, strong reflection. Polishing gives the stone a smooth finish that reflects light more directly. Vein patterns and colour transitions read more clearly.

    Possible use in designAccent surfaces and reflective design details indoors.

  • Honed / Matt

    Low sheen, soft appearance. Honing flattens the surface without polishing it; light is diffused rather than reflected. Veins and colour transitions read more calmly.

    Possible use in designIndoor floors and large surfaces where a calm, matt look is wanted.

  • Brushed

    Light texture, silky matt look. Brushing takes the softer layers off the surface, leaving a faint texture to the hand and an aged appearance.

    Possible use in designFloors and wall claddings where the texture should be felt.

  • Sandblasted and brushed

    A pronounced but softened texture. The rough surface opened by sandblasting is softened by brushing; the texture is felt but not sharp.

    Possible use in designFloors and wall surfaces where a textured look and a soft touch are wanted together.

  • Sandblasted

    A matt, rough surface. Pressurised sandblasting gives the surface a fine, even roughness; the colour lightens and the veins recede.

    Possible use in designFloors and façade details where a textured, matt look is wanted.

  • Bush-hammered

    Pronounced relief, strong texture. The hammer’s points open small pits in the surface; the stone carries light in a scattered, deep way.

    Possible use in designFloors, steps and landscape details where a strong texture is wanted.

The surface is not a detail.
It is a design decision.

A surface finish changes more than the look; it also changes how the material relates to light, to touch and to the conditions of use.

The last frameof production.

The final stage of an order is the product, labelled and prepared for transport.

Marble that has been cut and finished is sorted by order and packed. This video shows Mabella’s real shipment preparation; the process rests on the site operation itself.

Our production site

The plant at Afyonkarahisar from the air: the office building, the SAYIN, Mabella and Marmosium signs, crates ready for shipment in front
The front of the plant: the yellow gantry crane over the block yard, the production hall’s roller doors behind; the office and the SAYIN, Mabella and Marmosium signs at the top left
The plant from the air: rows of crates and slab stacks ready for shipment in front, the production hall’s roof and the silo in the middle, the block yard and the gantry crane behind

Before
you ask,
let us
tell you.

Where is the Mabella Marble production plant?

Our plant is in Afyonkarahisar. Of the 14,057 m² site, 5,384 m² is indoor and 8,673 m² outdoor.

Which marble surface finishes are offered?

We offer six surface finishes: polished, honed (matt), brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, and sandblasted and brushed. The right option is decided together, according to the type of stone, the area of use and the conditions of the project.

What is the basic difference between polished and honed marble?

The difference is in the light. A polished surface reflects light directly; veins and colour transitions look more pronounced. A honed surface is flattened without polishing, diffuses light and gives a calmer, matt appearance.

Which marble surface should be chosen outdoors?

Outdoors, textured surfaces such as sandblasted, brushed or bush-hammered are usually considered. The final choice should be made according to the type of stone, the climate, the intensity of use and, where necessary, test results such as slip resistance.

Can production be made to a project’s dimensions?

Yes. Slabs and sized products are prepared according to the project drawings and what production allows. Sharing the type of stone, the dimensions, the surface preference and the estimated quantity is enough.

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