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Centrorochas wins: U.S. maintains quartzites from Brazilian natural stone exports outside new 25 % tariff
However, marble, granite, slate, and other natural stone products will remain subject to the additional duty
China’s stone sector is undergoing a transformation towards higher-quality products, greater environmental responsibility, and new brands with international significance
The China Stone Material Association (CSMA) presented a status report for the past year at the Xiamen 2026 trade fair
We leave no stone unturned
“Troupe“ fungi cluster by sculptor Ben Russell; Garis Distelhorst, former CEO of the Marble Institute of America (MIA), passed away; The Swedish Government has approved funding for the renovation of the Royal Opera building in Stockholm; General Assembly of Confindustria Marmomacchine; Video of the month: Mount Nemrut, Turkey
The 2025 Gravestone Awards of the Canton of Basel-Stadt: “Artistically designed gravestones stand out due to their exceptional expressiveness and individuality”
This year, the Cemetery Commission’s jury examined 302 gravestones. Five of them were recognized as exemplary in their craftsmanship and artistry
US artist Barry X Ball merges advanced digital technologies with traditional craftsmanship
23 of his works are brought together at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, through November 22, 2026
Project “Mass Piedra”: This time, stonemasons from three European countries built a vault for Santa Teresa of Avila
As usual, the project focused on traditional construction methods where natural stone plays the load-bearing role and where CO2 emissions are minimal
With their current collection, “Arc-Hive,“ Budri and Patricia Urquiola look back on almost 20 years of artistic collaboration
We ask: Does the current collection also contain a statement on artificial intelligence?
NielsenIQ study about the retail purchasing power in Europe: Wide gaps persist across countries and regions
Luxembourg is on top followed by Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
“Tecton“ bathroom collection by Italian company Monitillo 1980 and French architect and designer Félix Millory
The material is the Violet Calacatta marble, whose intense violet veining spans across the stone like brushstrokes left by nature