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Cosentino Design Challenge 2013
(July 2013) International contest for architecture and design with material produced by the Cosentino Group
Anti-dumping-proceeding started against artificial stone stemming from China
(July 2013) The European Commission investigates if low prices of Chinese engineered stone are based an unfair state-subsidies
Minimalistic design in Lecce limestone
(July 2013) Italian designers create household products in natural stone for Pimar Company
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
Briefly noted
(July 2013) Examples for architecture with natural stone in the USA are the subject in the latest edition of Building Stone Magazine
People and Jobs: new board elected
(July 2013) General Assembly of Confindustria Marmomacchine held in June in Milan
Construction with small natural stone blocks
(July 2013) France’s „Concours d’Architecture Pierre Naturelle“ architectural awards shows interesting solutions
Jet black basalt with decorative patterns
(July 2013) Italian company changes the color of stone and applies structural patterns to the surface with the help of granulated glass
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