Many unique jobs also have come out of North Barre''s plant. There''s the sculpture of large granite discs and segments-one disc 13 feet in diameter -welcoming visitors to the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology. There''s the granite doghouse commissioned by an original-thinking, canine-loving artist. And there''s the large water sculpture that splashes at the entrance to IBM offices in New York City.

"We have a lot of pride at North Barre Granite," says Charles Chatot. ''It''s based on the fact that this is a family business, and we have people here who care."


Throughout the years we have proven our willingness to experiment with innovative approaches to manufacturing, being among the first to acquire a letter-punching machine and to use belts with our cranes.

We have modernized our plant, machinery, and equipment. We are proud to have been the first manufacturer in Barre to become "all diamond" with the replacement of our wire saw with a 7 foot diamond saw in 1982.

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