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Iran’s natural stone branch: millions to invest in technology and qualification
A delegation led talks with Italian representatives at Marmomacc 2015
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Latest news: Europeans’ purchasing power on average on the rise by 4.2%
GFK study: Yet consumers’ disposable income varies significantly by region and country
World Bank predicts growth of +3% for a number of Latin-American countries
Bolivia, Columbia and Peru lead the way of the bigger states followed by a strong Mexican economy; Argentina is predicted to catch up by 2017
Great Britain: no import of natural stone involving modern slavery
Since October 2015, large import firms must report on their efforts to tackle the issue of modern slavery in their supply chain
Latest news: conference on Geographical Indications in the European Parliament in Brussels
The aim is to make sure that e.g. the Pierre de Bourgogne or the Macael Mármol are not brought to the EU-market with fake origins
Guiding rule for the natural stone branch: always keep Made FOR China in mind
IMM Carrara drops the mask in its statistics publication „Stone Sector 2015“
US Demand for Countertops to Reach 810 Million Square Feet in 2019
Freedonia market researchers forecast growth by 4.2 percent annually
Freedonia analysis: US Demand for Landscaping Products to Reach $8.2 Billion in 2019
Popularity of outdoor kitchens and living rooms will continue to grow / Increase also in demand for stones for walls and seating areas
Consumption of natural stone in Germany up 11% from 2014
Is the Architects’ aspiration after LEED-Certification responsible for the rise in turnover?
Spring appraisal of the EU-Commission: growth predicted for EU-countries
The forecast predicts growth-rates amounting to +1.8% for the current year and even +2.1% for the next / favorable conditions for exports
IMM Carrara: expounding „Made in Italy“ as a merchandise mark
Fabio Felici, Chairman of the Organization, wants to pit the branch against cheap competition
„Our focus is on research & development, on branding and on design”
Interview with Ali Kahyaoğlu, new president of Turkey’s nation-wide stone association IMIB / Turkish Trade Centers (TTM) will be established abroad
China’s nationally owned Central Corporation is purchasing natural stone blocks from around the world
AVIC International Xiamen is looking for stone varieties well established on the market/ professionalization of branch is one aim
„The Turkish natural stone branch is facing tough times”
Recession in exports of raw blocks due to dampening of the Chinese economy / yet positive trends in value added products
Recycling ideas for natural stone from the Iguaçu-Waterfall-Tripoint
Brazilian Sol Pedras Group was awarded an international distinction for its „Programa Resíduo Zero“ (zero waste program)