As a large global producer of natural stone products, Pokarna Limited, which was founded in 1991 by Gautam Chand Jain, the company’s chairman and managing director, branched out in 2009 with the development of its quartz brand, Quantra. “Customer expectations, competition and trade landscapes were some of the reasons behind our concentric diversification,” said Paras Jain, chief executive officer. “We are a relatively young company, and we are building one that we believe is both unique and distinct. We know that in many ways, our journey is just beginning.”

North America is a major market for Quantra’s products, and the company continues to expand its reach there. For the most part, its primary customers are distributors.