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Sustained growth in consumption of natural stone worldwide
(November 2013) Statistical Yearbook „XXIV Report Marble and Stones in the World“ by Dr. Carlo Montani
Markets & Marketing
North America and Western Europe with recovery in housing construction through 2017
(November 2013) Yet study by Freedonia Group predicts that new increase will remain below 2007 levels
„Touch the Sculpt“ – Limestone iPad-screen
(October 2013) French Lithias Company expands its line to include virtual information on a work of art from the Cluny Abbey
Bull market for natural stone in Berlin: investors plan to build luxury dwellings
(October 2013) In Germany’s capital, high class housing is in great demand
Demand for natural stone countertops is up by a constant 5.1%/year in the USA until 2017 (+6.5% in China until 2015)
(September 2013) Natural and engineered stone up slightly in the USA / in China engineered stone is all the rage
Latest news: 16,5 billion US-$ for new metros and busses in the Holy City of Mecca
(August 2013) The construction of an integrated public transportation system will soon enter the tender phase
France: Fee to start the recycling of furniture
(August 2013) The government in Paris has launched a new law which also applies to natural stone countertops
„Totem“ in memory of the dead
(August 2013) In Germany new concepts for grave design are being developed
„TAFTA (TTIP) would have some positive effects for stone companies but no big impact“
(August 2013) Interview with Dr. Stefano Ghirardi from Confindustria Marmomacchine about the effects of a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and the US for the stone sector
Advertising the lasting value and beauty of granite and marble
(July 2013) Stone branch would be well advised to adapt their marketing strategy to modern times
Germany sustains status quo as bulk consumer
(July 2013) Demand for natural stone nearly constant, according to the Deutscher Naturwerkstein-Verband
Growth due mainly to an increase in value
(July 2013) Turkey attained a strong increase in exports and wants to shift its trade emphasis away from raw material to a focus on designer products
„Bathing in light“
The Turkish Trade Organization IMIB presented an art installation of marble varieties during the Milan Design Week
US home-building branch regains its footing
(June 2013) At the Coverings Trade Fair, exhibitors and representatives of the natural stone and ceramic industries registered healthy demand
Italy showing sustained strength in export
(May 2013) The Italian natural stone branch is coming close to the pre-financial-crisis level of export / Imports down