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2018 was a year of decline in Turkish exports of natural stone by (-)6.8%
With respect to exports of raw blocks to China, Turkey faced a major crash (-)18%
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We have the proof: the Easter bunny really exists – in marble
The Consorzio Marmisti Valpantena form Northern Italy has sent us pictures of three of the seasonal animals
Brazil’s natural Stone exports for 2018 down by (-)10.35% relative to 2017
In South America, too, engineered stone is playing an increasingly important role
At the Xiamen Stone Fair, parts of the stone branch proved that communication with the consumer is an uncharted land
Point of focus at a press conference was the purportedly uncontrolled release of radon and radioactivity from marble
Remodeling and upgrading of private houses is an ever stronger market in the U.S.
The market for home improvement and repair is now well over $400 billion annually says Study Center of Harvard University
French Rocalia Trade Fair is barring all engineered stone and quartz composite materials at its second edition
New, too, are the strong efforts to solicit tradespersons from neighboring countries around France
World Wealth Report continues to view the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a magnet for the ultra-rich
Many Asset Management Companies have set up headquarters or subsidiaries in the UAE / Shopping malls are centers for luxury goods
In 2018, London was the most attractive spot for investments in real estate worldwide
Jones Lang LaSalle ranking: activity momentum will be maintained into 2019
Latest news: tariffs postponed for Chinese stone imports to the US
President Trump announced the planning of a summit with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping in Florida
The modern kitchen is the „culinary high-tech heart and soul of the home” according to German AMK association
IMM Cologne/Living Kitchen showed state-of-the-art furniture and interior design ideas
Brazil: competition for the use of natural stone published on Instagram and in Facebook
The country’s Stone Organization Abirochas has chosen social media as a platform to promote the usage of its granites, marbles, etc
Brexit: „With our portfolio of high-value stone products we will still find our market in the UK”
Interview with Regina Vitório, CEO of Portuguese LSI Stone, about the impacts of the UK leaving the EU
Brexit: „Early orders, at the moment, increased costs for shipping and extended delivery times, on the long run“
Interview with Stephan Bohlinger from German stone tools and machinery company J. König about the UK leaving the EU
Freedonia market research: US Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining Products to Grow 5.2% in 2019
Homeowners are increasingly likely to dedicate parts of their outdoor living spaces to dining and entertaining
Training for tour-guides: heightening awareness for stone by means of storytelling
Bad Urach UNESCO-Global Geopark in the Swabian Jura is bringing its knowledge pool within reach of tourists