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Miscellaneous
(December 2011) The price for transportation by ship in declining
Design: „There is new life in marble“
(December 2011) Light and stone are opposites like black and white – how they can go forth and bear fruit was examined in „Luce e Materia“ from which ideas for new products could be born
Architecture: Sensational sandstone and glass façade
(December 2011) Antwerp’s new Museum aan de Strom brings new life to the city’s historic harbour district
Markets: Setting the do’s and don’ts for the stone branch
(December 2011) In the USA standards for sustainability in stone production and processing are currently being defined
Art: the magnificence of stone from the Apulian Alps
(December 2011) A book displays the monumental work of art in marble as well as the secret to success of local sculptors’ industry
Miscellaneous
(December 2011) Strong upward trend in Italian exports to countries of the Near East
Design: „Transparent Stone Mosaic“
(November 2011) Marmomacc’s Marble Forum presents new design ideas in stone
Markets: India allows an increase in imports of raw blocks
(November 2011) Government decrees loosening of restrictions, which could allow a growth of the stone industry
Fairs: Demand for „sensual products“
(November 2011) Cersaie: Ceramic tile fashion trends prove that many customer desires are realized in natural stone
Markets: A glance at furnishing and design magazines
(November 2011) The World Natural Stone Association (Wonasa) agreed its marketing campaign