KIVI Finnish Stone Association study on sustainability of stone 1- Summary
The Finnish Stone Association, KIVI, has recently completed a study on the sustainability of natural stone. In collaboration with World Natural Stone Association (Wonasa) two webinars were organised on 30 April, 2020 with the objective of presenting this study to the stone industry. Below is the copy of the presentation. Just click on the picture and see and watch it.
Marble, interpreted by 10 international designers
In recent years the Marmomac fair has organised diverse events in which 10 big names in contemporary design were invited to reinterpret marble and natural stone combining the creativity of these artists with the resources offered by new technologies.
Stopping the spreading of the coronavirus on surfaces
Leticia Belinchon,
Novelda: showroom of marble of Spain
Novelda has been associated in the world of natural stone for several decades with the word 'marble', and its image is intrinsically linked to Crema Marfil, the beige limestone which is mostly processed by the factories that exist in the town and others close by.
33 common characteristics of stone people
by Anil Taneja anil.litosweb@gmail.com
In the difficult times, a bit of humour can help to make it easier. Laughing at oneself is one medicine these days. Do you recognise yourself in some of these characteristics?
1. By and large very hard working people.
BLOG - How is Coronavirus affecting stone industry in the world in 2020?
This BLOG is updated frequently, in the form of comments by stone industry professionals on the current situation in their countries, as they see it on that day. There is too much uncertainty everywhere to go beyond this.
15 December, 2020
Jeffrey Matthews, Trade Int'l, USA


