Our company history
Generations of quality stone masonry
In 1951, Hugh Brecknell started a 5-year stonemasonry apprenticeship with Queensland's largest stonemasons at that time, PJ Lowther & Son, at Bowen Bridge.
Hugh Brecknell MMS Stone founder He worked as a stonemason until 1976, when he and his wife, Val started in business at 454 Newman Road, which is still our address.
The company specialized in supplying stone products to monument retailers around Queensland, and granite, marble, and sandstone to the building industry, hence the name 'Monumental and Masonry Supplies'.
In the early 80's, following the trends from Europe and America, granite benchtops started to become popular in Australia, so the company created a new division to cater to that market.
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Hugh was elected as the president of the International Monument Federation from 1988 to 1990. This honorary position gave him the opportunity to see and understand the Stone Industry worldwide.
So, our company has a strong history in the stonemasonry industry, not just here in Queensland, but on the world stage. We are unashamedly enthusiastic advocates of natural stone. It's in our company's DNA.
Hugh and Val Brecknell are now retired but still take an active interest in the family company.
Excellence in natural marble and granite
The company is now run by the brother and sister team of Cliff Brecknell and Kaye Maas.
Total staff comes in at 15. But here's the incredible part - the current employees have a total of over 100 combined years at Monumental. That sort of experience and dedication to the craft ensures you will be delighted with the high quality of our products and service.