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Architects Club and seminar „Use of Stone in Building”
(July 2013) Stone Federation Great Britain announces new service for architects
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(July 2013) India 1: Brazilian granite manufacturers are counting on even higher demand in raw blocks from e.g. Chinese and Indian buyers
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(June 2013) In Siena visitors are invited to view the loft of the Marble Cathedral until October 27th
Ancient finds in limestone from a controversial king
(June 2013) The Israel Museum in Jerusalem showcases „Herod the Great“
Contemporary stone sculpture in London
(June 2013) Until June, 26 onform showcases works of well known artists / All pieces for sale
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(June 2013) Two jubilees are worth mentioning: French trade magazine Pierre Actual is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Polish Nowy Kamieniarz is celebrating its 10th anniversary
„There was room for wealth creation in 2012“
(June 2013) Worldwide number of people with US$ 30m or more in net assets rose by 5% last year, or nearly 8,700
Genuine Stone is now Word Mark and Trade Mark
(May 2013) The Natural Stone Council announces its writing’s and icon’s official registration by US-authorities
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(May 2013) Marble feels cold, because of its low heat conductivity according to the Dubai Chronicle. On the contrary, marble conducts heat away from our skin so quickly that it feels cool
250 pieces of marble „Blanco Macael“ for the pavement of the Court of the Lions
(May 2013) Cosentino Group has participated in the restoration of the Alhambra
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(May 2013) A mysterious stone hill in the Sea of Galilee is the subject of a report in the Journal of Nautical Archaeology
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(April 2013) The Vitória Stone Fair 2013 in Brazil’s Espírito Santo province had more than 24,000 visitors from 56 countries and 420 exhibitors
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(April 2013) India‘s StoneMart Trade Fair in Jaipur (Rajasthan) counted 386 exhibitors
Briefly noted: 7th international Cosentino Design Challenge
(March 2013) Students’ competition for the use of the Spanish company’s materials
Briefly noted: new stone fair in Portugal in May this year
(March 2013) The city of Batalha about 100 km North of Lisbon will host „Stone“ from May 16 to 19, 2013