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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
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(August 2013) Medistone Expo in Bari is hoping to establish a position as the meeting place for the stone branch around the Mediterranean but attracted only meager interest
German Natural Stone Award
(August 2013) A purse worth a total of 30,000 € in prize-money was distributed for winning contributions from all over Europe
Trapezoids and natural stone
(August 2013) Italian-based Val-Tile’s „Venis“ collection celebrates the high art of rectangles
World Champion in stone masonry
(August 2013) Austrian Robert Schnöll takes 1st prize at the 2013 WorldSkills
„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
„Stone Sea“ by Andy Goldsworthy
(August 2013) British artist produces a fascinating installation comprising of 25 limestone arches for the St. Louis Art Museum
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(August 2013) Turkish Trade Fair „Marble“ in Izmir could expand considerably if the new venue close to the airport would be completed.
Coverings Awards: dragonflower vine in a mosaic with natural stone and other materials
(July 2013) Garden flooring made of 44,000 pieces of hand cut and assembled puzzle