Proper choice of raw material and ability of quarries to support volume.
Care in processing.
Uniform, square tiles.
Close thickness tolerances.
Clean, uniform finish whether polished or honed.
Complete filling and good color match of filler to travertine.
Tight control of selection for color and pattern.
Quality as a supplier.
First class, concerned management. Skilled work force.
Modern plants and equipment.
On-time shipment of precisely the material ordered.
Careful packaging in exact accordance with customer requirements.
Prompt response to customer requests for samples, quotations, assistance.
Stable political and economic environment.
Solid transport and communications infrastructure.
Frequent, competitive, ocean shipping.