Kafka Granite pathway materials are available in the Chicago Area. Our pathway materials are offer a more natural and appealing alternative to hardscape surfaces. Pathway materials are perfect for bike paths, nature trails, walkways, gardens, cart paths, and just about any type of track and trail system. Our decomposed granite pathways are beautiful, affordable, and…
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Terrazzo is making a big comeback in architectural flooring. This centuries-old flooring is enjoying new life as architects and designers recognize its environmental friendliness, durability, and ageless beauty. Through Kafka Granite’s longstanding relationship with T&M Supply, terrazzo suppliers and contractors use Kafka aggregates in gorgeous flooring all around the country! Here’s the first in a series discussing…
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To commemorate 35 years of growth in the specialty aggregate industry, Kafka Granite has developed this video to give our customers a closer look at what makes our manufacturing process unique. Jack Caldwell, Project Designer at Waldrop Engineering, was one of the first to view Our Manufacturing video after recently taking a tour of our crushing facility. He noted, “We…
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Ever wonder what Glenn Kafka, owner of Kafka Granite, does in his free time? ….He fuels his need for speed! Glenn also serves as co-owner and crew chief to professional snowmobile team, Team LaVallee. This past week, Kafka and the rest of Team LaVallee packed up the rig and headed to Aspen, CO for yet…
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Glenn Kafka has recently developed a rapidly growing local business in land clearing and shingle recycling. We are happy to announce that this business has now further expanded with the recent acquisition of McDonald Trucking & Wood Recycling of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. The acquisition will provide Kafka with an additional grinder, trucks, trailers, and equipment…
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As we look forward to the New Year, we also take time to reflect on a successful 2013. In no particular order, the following are the top five moments of 2013 for the Kafka companies: 1) Kafka’s crushing facility is the heart beat of all things Kafka Granite, and it’s now more efficient than ever…
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Kafka Granite supplies Nature Stone Flooring: With over 40 different colors of stone in countless sizes and varying hardness, Kafka Granite has found themselves providing their aggregate for a wide array of applications where a natural stone is required. Recently, Kafka Granite has begun providing rock for use in epoxy stone flooring. This application provides…
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Kafka Granite throws their 5th Annual Employee Appreciation Celebration: For the last five years, Glenn and Beverly Kafka, owners of Kafka Granite, have expressed their extreme gratitude towards their employees by throwing a summer celebration. This year was no exception, as employees gathered with their friends and families at the Kafka’s lakefront home for some…
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Kafka Granite now offers another stabilized pathway option: Organic-Lock™, the strongest performing Organic Glue on the market, is now offered through Kafka Granite! The patented formula, which is the result of more than 10 years of Agricultural and Geotechnical Science, can be combined with Kafka Granite’s 40+ colors of natural stone and recycled materials, creating…
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Kafka Granite’s White Roof Aggregates help reduce the Heat Island Effect: Finally! Summertime is here and the sun’s getting hotter. Throughout the nation, temperatures are on the rise. However, did you know that the annual mean air temperature in cities can be 1.8 to 5.4°F warmer than its rural surroundings? According to the United States…
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