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Markets: Selling Stone
A „BBQ and epicurean block“ to put natural stone into scene at the gardening trade fair
Swiss Alfredo Polti Company set a 23 t block in the center of its display garden with copious stone ideas at Zurich’s Giardina
Natural stone consumption in Germany in 2016 fell by (-)3.6% by volume equaling (-)6.1% by value
Statistics show a continuous downward trend in sales prices also affecting local production
Brasigran’s colorful quartzites bring ancient prairie life to a new lease
The Brazilian company with innovative marketing ideas named its new collection „American Natives“ with labels like „Apache“, „Cherokee“ or „Sioux“
Brittany endorses its granite with a Geographical Indication (GI) seal
The seal is not only a marketing tool, it doubles as a means of establishing a network within the branch
Italy registered negative growth of natural stone exports in 2016 relative to the previous year
Turnover in value-added marble products saw marked increase of „Made in Italy“
Telling the story how Areniscas Rosal’s stones are part of Southern Europe’s lifestyle and history
Under the slogan „The Mediterranean at home“ the Spanish company’s stones are more than a mere building material but share the culture from the South
Accused companies: our quartz composites DO NOT contain hazardous materials!
The owner of a stonemasonry workshop in Versailles had samples analyzed and found Cadmium / Cosentino and Stone Italiana sent a clear statement to Stone-Ideas.com
At this year’s Design Week in Milan, IMM Carrara presented a show called „La Luce del Marmo“ in which the Marble Region was presented
The event was connected to the Architectural Fair Made Expo venue and had as venue the City Center shopping mall
MIA+BSI: call for stone professionals as speakers in courses for architects and interior designers
The Natural Stone Institute calls its members to train their target group about natural stone / Presentation materials and training resources are provided
Global demand for countertops projected to rise 2.3% annually through 2021 to nearly 500 million m²
Engineered stone will continue to see the fastest growth / Australia is second market behind the US
