Neil Milne, previously with wholesalers McMarmilloyd and, from July last year, tile company Domus, has started up his own business as The Stone Partnership.

His aim, he says, is to establish links between the sources of stone, especially those overseas, and the end users or retailers. He hopes to introduce a whole range of stones to people like the big DIY superstores.

He says he will be selling products such as granite tiles and Chinese carved ornaments.