Cultured Marble, Crafted Right.
Since 2002.
From a single casting line in Monterrey to 120+ SKUs distributed across North America, ARSTAR has spent over two decades earning its reputation as one of the best cultured marble manufacturers serving the USA and Canada — supplying hotels, distributors, builders, and cabinet manufacturers with vanity tops, shower walls, and shower pans certified to CSA B45.5 and IAPMO Z124.
Who Is ARSTAR?
ARSTAR Inc. is a cultured marble manufacturer established in 2002 in Monterrey, Mexico, producing vanity tops, shower wall panels, shower pans, and lazy susans in 44+ colors. The company operates an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility, uses approximately 95% U.S.-sourced raw materials, and distributes from Laredo and Houston, Texas to customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Our Story
ARSTAR was founded in 2002 as a division of SEMEX Group, one of Mexico's established industrial conglomerates. What began as a single cultured marble casting line in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, has grown into a full-scale manufacturing operation producing over 120 SKUs across four product lines.
From the start, ARSTAR focused on the North American B2B market — supplying cultured marble vanity tops, shower walls, and shower pans to distributors, retailers, hotel chains, and cabinet manufacturers. That focus drove early decisions: ISO 9001 certification, CSA/IAPMO compliance for cross-border trade, and bilingual operations in English and Spanish.
Today, ARSTAR products are available through national retailers like Ace Hardware, HD Supply, Famous Supply, and Zoro. The company exhibits at HD Expo + Conference and is listed in the NKBA professional directory — serving the hospitality, residential, and commercial construction markets from two U.S. distribution points in Laredo and Houston, Texas.
Key Milestones
ARSTAR founded in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico as a division of SEMEX Group. First cultured marble casting line operational.
Achieved ISO 9001 quality management certification. Established U.S. distribution from Laredo, Texas.
Expanded product line to include shower wall panels and shower pans. Launched hospitality program for hotel chains.
Upgraded to ISO 9001:2015 certification. Surpassed 100 SKUs across all product lines. Added Houston, TX distribution point.
Launched private label programs for national retailers. Introduced specialty finishes: Glass Effect, Concrete, and Crystal Grey.
Expanded color catalog to 44+ options. Exhibited at HD Expo + Conference for hospitality design. Listed in NKBA professional directory.
Our Team
The people behind ARSTAR's cultured marble products — from manufacturing to your doorstep.
Manufacturing & Quality
ISO 9001:2015 Facility
Every step — from raw material inspection to final packaging — is controlled, documented, and auditable under our certified quality management system.
95% U.S.-Sourced Materials
Resins, fillers, and gel coats are sourced primarily from American suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply chain logistics.
Third-Party Tested
Products are independently tested and listed by IAPMO R&T — not self-declared. Load capacity, gel coat adhesion, and dimensional accuracy are verified.
Dual Distribution
FOB Laredo, TX and Houston, TX. Bilingual logistics coordination for seamless cross-border shipping to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Cultured Marble Manufacturers in Mexico Exporting to the USA
ARSTAR is one of the few cultured marble manufacturers in Mexico that has built a complete export operation into the United States and Canada. The model is straightforward: cast in Monterrey (Guadalupe, Nuevo León) under ISO 9001:2015 quality controls, ship by truck to a U.S. distribution and customer-service hub in Laredo, Texas, and deliver under FOB Laredo terms to distributors, builders, and contractors anywhere in North America. Cross-border logistics are handled bilingually by ARSTAR staff, eliminating the customs friction that slows most cross-border building-product programs.
The advantages of the Monterrey → Laredo route are structural. Monterrey is one of North America's largest concentrations of polymer-composite manufacturing expertise, and labor cost there allows ARSTAR to deliver vanity tops and shower components 30-50% below equivalent engineered stone (quartz) at wholesale volume. Roughly 95% of raw materials — resins, gel coats, fillers, pigments — are sourced from U.S. suppliers, which keeps the supply chain insulated from currency swings and protects the consistency of the finished product. ARSTAR cultured marble carries the same CSA B45.5 and IAPMO Z124 certifications as any U.S.-cast product, satisfying the same plumbing-code requirements in California, Texas, Florida, Ontario, and every other North American jurisdiction.
Standard products and colors ship from Laredo in 2-4 weeks; custom configurations and specialty colors run 4-8 weeks. Minimum order is one full truckload (FTL). ARSTAR has been operating this binational model since 2002, currently serving clients in 40+ U.S. states and across Canada through distributors, retailers, and direct contracts with hospitality and multifamily procurement teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ARSTAR located?
ARSTAR's manufacturing facility is in the Monterrey metropolitan area (Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico). U.S. headquarters and distribution are based in Laredo, TX, with additional distribution from Houston, TX.
How long has ARSTAR been in business?
ARSTAR was founded in 2002 as a division of SEMEX Group, making cultured marble surfaces for over 20 years. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and serves customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What products does ARSTAR manufacture?
ARSTAR manufactures four main product lines: cultured marble vanity tops (20+ models), shower wall panels (6 patterns), shower pans (11 configurations), and lazy susans (3 designs). All products are available in 44+ colors and finishes.
Does ARSTAR serve both residential and commercial projects?
Yes. ARSTAR serves B2B buyers including hotel chains, distributors, cabinet manufacturers, builders, and retailers — as well as homeowners through authorized retail partners like Ace Hardware and HD Supply.
What certifications does ARSTAR hold?
ARSTAR holds 8 certifications: CSA B45.5-17, IAPMO Z124-2017, ISO 9001:2015, IAPMO R&T listed, UPC compliant, SCC recognized, ANSI conformant, and SCAN listed. See our Certifications page for details.
Does ARSTAR offer bilingual support?
Yes. ARSTAR provides full English and Spanish customer service, sales support, and technical documentation. This reflects our binational operations between Mexico and the United States.
Partner with ARSTAR
Whether you're a distributor, hotel chain, builder, or retailer — let's talk about how ARSTAR cultured marble fits your next project.