Almost uniquely in the world of hard surfaces, the Cosentino Group from Spain has manufacturing facilities in three main categories- natural stone (a granite processing factory in Brazil), and also in quartz and porcelain, with the factories being in Cantoria (Almería).
Following the first presentation of the study on Sustainability conducted by KIVI, the Finnish Stone Association, a second presentation was made on 25 June 2020 in which this time the focus was on comparing the carbon footprint of natural stone with other materials.
by N. Careddu, G. Di Capua and G. Siotto.
The Marmomac fair continues to investigate and showing the possibilities of marble in decoration with a selection of 10 projects that highlight combinations of marble with distinct materials to create furniture or original spaces, as well as surfaces, finishes, new effects and formats.
Wine holders made of natural stone may well have the potential of becoming a mass product if the idea catches on. They could be a unique and interesting furniture item in the home in many parts of the world. The video explores the intriguing possibilities.
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.
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.
