The quarry of the knight Salvatore Fiore dates back to the early 20th century.

A prominent figure in the Sardinian economic landscape, Salvatore Fiore was the protagonist of a unique entrepreneurial story that saw him, from a humble stonemason, rise to become one of the most authoritative and important granite industrialists globally.

Born in Buddusò in 1936, he experienced a childhood strongly marked by the modest conditions of his family. It was only through a strong determination to improve his position that he was able to register his company with the Chamber of Commerce in 1961 under the name “Salvatore Fiore – Granite Extraction and Processing.” In 1966, Salvatore Fiore’s granite from the quarry was chosen for the restoration of the pavement and facade of Cologne Cathedral; it was the first of a series of milestones that saw Salvatore Fiore’s granite reach markets as distant as the United States and Japan. One of the most prestigious buildings clad with Grey Pearl granite is the Tokyo Opera House.

By 1968, Salvatore Fiore was the most important entrepreneur in the sector in Sardinia. Foremost among his achievements was his recognition of the need for full modernization of the company, both for extraction and processing. He always sought the most cutting-edge technologies in the industry and initiated commercial relationships with industrialists worldwide who could recognize and appreciate the quality of the Grey Pearl granite extracted from his quarry, a product absolutely unique in its kind. He passed away in 2012, leaving the business to his family, who continue to run it with the same determination and enthusiasm instilled by the founder.