G.M.S. Werks

Company Description

G.M.S. Wërks is a leading company of natural stones, centrally located in the heartland of America. G.M.S. Werks company who provides different types and designs of stones like honed marble, granite, quartz, travertine etc. according to the needs of customers. Founded in 1924, by Isidoro Bortolotti, born in Maiano, Udine, Italy in 1897. After completing the third grade, which was typical of all children of humble laboring folk, he accompanied his uncle to Germany, at the age of nine years old, to learn the terrazzo trade. In 1914, he returned to Italy and served in the armed forces, was taken prisoner, and spent 13 months in the enemy's hands. In 1920, they honorably discharged and commended him. After his discharge, he set out for America and settled in Omaha, Nebraska. Already skilled in terrazzo and mosaic work, he had no trouble finding a job. From 1920 thru 1923, he applied himself diligently to learn the language, the customs, and the American point of view. He continued to master all the details of his trade while in the employ of others. Products include kitchen counters, snack bars, islands, vanities, tub surrounds, tables, buffets, desks and credenzas; seats for shower stalls; walls and partitions; steps; pedestals and bases for art work and sculptures; altars; signs and plaques, both large and small, for exterior and interior applications; fireplace surrounds and hearths. The company sells large and small blocks of natural stone for sculpting; custom and pre-made medallions and designs; fireplace mantels; columns; floor and wall tiles in marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, and porcelain; natural stone, granite, marble; stainless, cast iron and ceramic sinks and fountains, natural stone cabinet knobs; floating granite balls. For the customer's convenience, G.M.S. Wërks maintains an inventory, indoors, of over 2000 slabs from 2cm (3/4") to 5 cm (2") thickness in more than 275 different selections of natural stones. Customers view and select the actual material that will be used for their project and will be put on hold until their project is ready for fabrication and installation. All materials are first quality, produced by some of the largest quarries around the world. In furtherance of the company's dedication to natural stone: seminars, schools, and product shows are attended regularly to keep abreast of the latest techniques, machinery, and information on natural stone.