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In this episode, Matthew Krinzman sits down with Emre Basman to discuss how Armina Stone and Armina Lux are transforming luxury stone and millwork through vertical integration, advanced technology, and disciplined company culture. Emre shares how systems, AI, and craftsmanship allow Armina to deliver everything from custom homes to stadium-scale projects while maintaining precision, quality, and trust in fast-growing markets like South Florida.
🎧 Hosted by: Matthew Krinzman
👤 Guest:🖋 Emre Basman – Founder & CEO, Armina Stone & Armina Lux
⭐ Guest Bio:
Emre Basman is the founder and CEO of Armina Stone (established in 2015) and Armina Luxe, a luxury interior brand known for bespoke stone surfaces and Italian-crafted cabinetry. Under his leadership, Armina—with over 20,000 slabs of premium stone inventory—expanded from its Pittsburgh headquarters into the South Florida market, opening a 35,000 ft² fabrication facility in Hialeah and a luxury showroom in Miami’s Design District in 2024. Basman has guided Armina to national recognition, including awards like Best Kitchen & Bath Supplier (Pittsburgh Magazine, 2020 & 2023), Cosentino’s Top Fabricator in North America (2019), and the Smart 50 Award for Innovation and Sustainability (2019).
💡 Key Topics Covered
✔️ Vertical integration in stone and millwork
✔️ Scaling luxury quality across large projects
✔️ AI and automation in construction operations
✔️ Culture, discipline, and leadership systems
✔️ Design trends and modern stone applications
📇 Connect with Emre Basman:
🌐 Website → https://www.arminastone.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/arminaflorida/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/arminaflorida/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/armina
📇 Connect with Matthew Krinzman:
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MatthewKRealEstate/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/theekrinz/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-krinzman-4780523/
🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/
By Matthew KrinzmanIn this episode, Matthew Krinzman sits down with Emre Basman to discuss how Armina Stone and Armina Lux are transforming luxury stone and millwork through vertical integration, advanced technology, and disciplined company culture. Emre shares how systems, AI, and craftsmanship allow Armina to deliver everything from custom homes to stadium-scale projects while maintaining precision, quality, and trust in fast-growing markets like South Florida.
🎧 Hosted by: Matthew Krinzman
👤 Guest:🖋 Emre Basman – Founder & CEO, Armina Stone & Armina Lux
⭐ Guest Bio:
Emre Basman is the founder and CEO of Armina Stone (established in 2015) and Armina Luxe, a luxury interior brand known for bespoke stone surfaces and Italian-crafted cabinetry. Under his leadership, Armina—with over 20,000 slabs of premium stone inventory—expanded from its Pittsburgh headquarters into the South Florida market, opening a 35,000 ft² fabrication facility in Hialeah and a luxury showroom in Miami’s Design District in 2024. Basman has guided Armina to national recognition, including awards like Best Kitchen & Bath Supplier (Pittsburgh Magazine, 2020 & 2023), Cosentino’s Top Fabricator in North America (2019), and the Smart 50 Award for Innovation and Sustainability (2019).
💡 Key Topics Covered
✔️ Vertical integration in stone and millwork
✔️ Scaling luxury quality across large projects
✔️ AI and automation in construction operations
✔️ Culture, discipline, and leadership systems
✔️ Design trends and modern stone applications
📇 Connect with Emre Basman:
🌐 Website → https://www.arminastone.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/arminaflorida/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/arminaflorida/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/armina
📇 Connect with Matthew Krinzman:
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MatthewKRealEstate/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/theekrinz/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-krinzman-4780523/
🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/