Etched in stone, woven in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines - The notion that imported products are better than local ones is a thing of the past. Local manufacturers are getting exposure in the world market not only because of their innovative look but also for overall quality and outstanding workmanship.

One such Filipino creation making waves in the global consumer marketplace is furniture, particularly those manufactured under the brand GT Designworks, the newest product line of GT Stoneworks, one of the country’s leading makers of manufactured stone wall cladding and a major innovator in indoor and outdoor wall finishing.

“The GT Designworks line offers all-weather outdoor furniture in modern design,” says architect Kirdwin Cu, marketing manager of GT Stoneworks, “made of high-grade lightweight aluminum bars and weather-proof plastic fibers. GT Designworks furniture is manufactured entirely in Cebu City, assembled by the province’s renowned master craftsmen and weavers.”

Cu says that their thrust in the local market is geared toward supplying homes, hotels, restaurants and resorts with outdoor furniture pieces that are beautifully designed and come at reasonable prices.

“We export to countries such as Australia, Spain, Canada, Greece and Portugal. What’s more heartening to note is that these customers from first-world countries are aware that Philippine-made furniture is among the best in the world.”

Aside from the furniture line and manufactured wall claddings, GT Stoneworks also offers the concrete stamping system, using decorative concrete for floorings of large areas in resorts, hotels and town halls.

The GT Designworks line is composed of living sets like the Alveston Sofa, Lucerne, Constance, Andalucia, Leopold, and Vienna collection; dining sets such as the Evora, Ravello, Verona, and Sylvie; dining chairs like the Camino, Langham, and Riviera; and the famous Sunloungers collection like the Monte Carlo, Serbia, Arama Lounge with Canopy, Alvera, Filipo, the Elle Collection and Adolphus Lounge Chair.

Aside from the GT Designworks furniture line and manufactured wall claddings, GT Stoneworks also offers the concrete stamping system, using decorative concrete for flooring of large areas in resorts, hotels, town halls, among others, and paving blocks under its paving blocks system.

GT Stoneworks products and GT Designworks furniture are available at all Wilcon Depot and Supply outlets nationwide. Visit www.gtstoneworks.com.ph or call 929-3116 or 927-4765.