About

In 1980, Mr. Rymer transitioned his sons into the business. They continued importing Mexican stones as well as ceramic tiles - something others hadn’t been able to accomplish. At that time, Materials Marketing showrooms were the first to present both thin-cut stone and ceramic tiles under one roof in the U.S. Eventually, the other accessory items and furniture were phased out, with stone and tile being the only focus. 

In 1999, Jim Rymer and Don Rymer, the last two sons involved with Materials Marketing, sold to private equity firm RAF Industries. Jim remained as CEO until 2017. Needless to say, the business has had an everlasting impact - and continues to push beyond the limits of stone manufacturing. 

MATERIAL owns and operates all quarry and manufacturing facilities. Every product comes directly from our factories through our showrooms to your home or business. We work directly with our clients to bring their vision to life. Like Mr. Rymer Sr., we continue to collaborate with and source handcrafted, unique collections from renowned designers. 

We source and transform stone, earth’s “real gems” into architectural masterpieces. With natural stone comes a wealth of style and our globally influenced bespoke designs fit into classic, modern, and transitional architecturally significant buildings. The options are endless, with stone types like Adoquin, Travertine, and Limestone. 

Find the widest variety of materials for exteriors and interiors to achieve all your project needs in one place. At MATERIAL, you can choose from an array of stones, all of which are available in tile + mosaics, moldings, and balustrades. 

You can find an array of styles from classical to modern. If you can dream it, we can create it. We understand that you are passionate about the look and feel of your home or space. We share that passion.