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Cersaie 2021: the ceramics sector is continuing with recent trends, namely Greener-Larger-Digital
With the collection “Luce“, Iris Ceramica, showed the graphic play of light and shadow on the tiles without relief for its 60th anniversary
Reports from Trade Fairs
Our look at Marmomac 2021: good to see that the stone sector sticks together and appreciates its in-person trade fairs
Despite the great uncertainty caused by a possible new lockdown, 9 halls were full of activity with 756 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors
Stone+tec 2022 will have three main thematic areas: “Build with Natural Stone”, “Equipment for Professionals” and “Place of Remembrance” accompanied by a congress
The fair will take place from June 22 to June 25 as usual at Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Turkish design students again displayed many promising ideas for everyday products made of or with the country’s natural stones
For the 3rd time, the Marble Izmir fair hosted the “Young Creative Ideas Platform“
The Salone del Mobile showed 2021 in September under the title of “Supersalone“ only in small format and was a sales show for everyone
Along long walls, exhibitors were able to rent a few square meters to set up or hang up their products / Sustainability was the overall topic
Xiamen Stone Fair in May 2021, under the title of “Stone Infinite“ for the 3rd time, was dedicated to the search for new ideas for natural stone
Products were presented, among other things, from furniture design, art and small items for everyday life of which many were functional
Xiamen Stone Fair 2021: Presentation of “Artifacts in Stones“ (small things made of stone)
The Fair organizer hat invited young designers to show their works
Coverings 2021 trade fair in Orlando, FLA: „Successful Return to Live Event“ with nearly 10,000 registered attendees
We show the Installation & Design (CID) Award Winners‘ works in stone
Marble 2021 trade show in Izmir: no crowds, less booths with splendor, but conversations without hustle and bustle and with depth
The industry show in August 2021 was the third in-person event in times of pandemic after Xiamen, and promised a “hopeful new beginning“
Last call for those coming late: Registration needed for entering Turkey e.g., to go to Izmir fair
The form on the webpage of Turkey’s health ministry must be filled in at least 72 hours before travel
Marmomac 2021 (September 29 – October 02) will be shifted towards halls 6-12
New features include the online portal Marmomac Plus and talks and roundtable discussions at 3 “Corners“ on the fairground