2001
International procurement & sourcing
The international trade journey began with procurement and sourcing for projects.
→About TerraNova
We don't sell what we have.We source what the project needs.
TerraNova Finishing Materials was created from more than 25 years of experience in international trade, project procurement and sourcing.
TerraNova was created around the project buyer's perspective
A sourcing platform built from being buyers ourselves.
We recognised that projects need more than an available product. They need a partner who can understand the requirement, identify the appropriate source and take responsibility through to delivery.
Our journey
From international trade to project led sourcing.
2008
GS Stones
Finishing-material sourcing and importing for projects and clients.
→Evolution
GS Woods
International sourcing, OEM manufacturing and project-specific procurement.
→Today
TerraNova
A dedicated platform for project-led sourcing and procurement.
Our sourcing journey expanded from China to Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and selected European markets, building manufacturing relationships, product expertise and procurement capabilities across 12+ countries.
The gap we saw
Three priorities. One project.
01
Design intent
The architect and designer have a defined vision for the material, finish, appearance and overall design language of the project.
02
Technical requirements
The technical team and PMC require specified parameters, performance standards, quality and durability.
03
Project economics
The project owner needs procurement to support required CapEx, cost objectives and overall commercial viability.
The challenge is not simply finding a product. The challenge is finding a solution that brings all three together.
Our own experience as buyers made us recognise this gap and the need for a more requirement-led approach to sourcing.
The TerraNova approach
Requirement first. Sourcing second.
TerraNova begins with understanding the project rather than beginning with a predetermined product or supplier.
Stage 01 — We evaluate
DesignTechnical specificationQuantityTimelineQualityBudgetCommercial objective
Stage 02 — Then we source
ProductManufacturing partnerCountryManufacturing approachProcurement route
Where required, we can develop or customise the product through OEM manufacturing and manage the process through production, quality control, international procurement, import, delivery and project execution.
Global perspective
Multi-Product. Multi-Factory. Multi-Country.
25+
Years of international trade
12+
Countries of sourcing experience
Our 25+ years of international trade experience has developed into sourcing relationships across 12+ countries and multiple finishing-material categories. We are not restricted to a single product range or manufacturing source.
Existing product
Customised solution
Manufacturing partner
Country of origin
The project requirement determines the sourcing strategy.
What we bring to a project
International sourcing experience. Manufacturing access. Project understanding.
01
25+ years of international trade experience
02
12+ countries of sourcing experience
03
Multi-product procurement capabilities
04
OEM and custom manufacturing
05
Manufacturing partner evaluation
06
Production and quality control
07
International procurement and import
08
Project delivery and execution
All brought together around the requirements of the project.
Our group legacy
TerraNova is new. The experience behind it is not.
GS Stones→GS Woods→TerraNova
TerraNova Finishing Materials is part of the group that includes GS Stones Pvt. Ltd. and GS Woods Pvt. Ltd. The project experience, international relationships and procurement expertise developed through these businesses form the foundation on which TerraNova has been built.
The earlier businesses have delivered projects across hospitality, real estate, commercial and private developments.
We bring 25 years of being the buyer to every project we source for.
Our philosophy
We don't sell what we have. We source what the project needs.
We believe sourcing should begin with the requirement, not the available inventory. Our role is to understand what the project needs, look across global manufacturing possibilities, and build a procurement solution that aligns design intent, technical requirements and project economics.
Architecting Project Profits through Strategic Sourcing.
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