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Coverings Show 2025: The Premier Ceramic Tile and Natural Stone Event Returns to Orlando
From April 29 to May 2, 2025, Orlando will once again host Coverings Show 2025, the largest and most influential ceramic tile and natural...
The Mining and Quarrying Sector as a Strategic Pillar of the Greek Economy
A new study by Alpha Bank, part of the “Sectors in Focus” series, highlights the pivotal role of the mining and quarrying sector in...
Nodosafer continues its international expansion with the implementation of new machinery
In 2025, the company began installing a new automatic cutting semi-line, complete with a processing robot.
Last year, Spanish machinery manufacturer Nodosafer announced the launch...
Athens Hosts Build Expo 2025: The Pulse of the Construction and Building Industry!
Following the tremendous success of Build Expo in 2024 and its strong impact on both the domestic and international professional community, it is now...
Turkish Natural Stone Exports Hold Steady in 2024 Despite Minor Declines
In 2024, Turkey's natural stone sector demonstrated resilience amid global market shifts, maintaining stable export levels. The industry reported total exports worth USD 1.93...
Brazil more than doubles expectation of deals at Xiamen Stone Fair 2025
With 20 companies supported by the Brazilian program to promote exports of natural stones, the country targets almost US$ 33 million in new business...
First International Forum Pietra Naturale Autentica – June 12–13, 2025 | Venice
In 2025, the PNA – Authentic Natural Stone Business Network will host the First International Forum on Authentic Natural Stone, an exclusive and unique...
Visualizing China’s $18.6 Trillion Economy by Sector in 2024
China’s economy—driven by a diverse mix of sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, and a rapidly growing tech sector—is navigating a complex landscape amid an ongoing...
Stonegal joins forces with the Galician Council of Technical Architecture as a strategic partner...
The Granite Cluster, the Slate Cluster, and the Galician Council of Technical Architecture (Consello Galego da Arquitectura Técnica - CGAT) have signed a collaboration...
With a remarkable degree of participation, Brazil aims to expand business partnerships at Coverings...
The country will be represented by 57 companies in the Brazilian Pavilion, reaffirming its global leadership as the holder of the greatest geodiversity on...
China Halts Rare Earth Exports Amid Escalating Trade War with the U.S.
China has dramatically suspended exports of a broad range of rare earth minerals and magnets, intensifying tensions in the ongoing trade war with the...
New Tariff Landscape: Who Stands to Gain and Who Is at Risk in the...
Following the recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend additional tariffs on marble imports from most countries for a 90-day period,...
Volvo CE Unveils the World’s First Electric Articulated Hauler as Part of its Zero-Emission...
A revolutionary, fully electric lineup by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) sets new standards in innovation at the Bauma 2025 international trade fair in...
SOFT HORIZONS: A Living Dialogue Between Greek Marble and Light στο Milan Design Week...
SOFT HORIZONS made its debut at Milan Design Week and Fuorisalone 2025, within the newly unveiled Glasshouses at Alcova’s latest venue. This immersive installation...
U.S. Raises Tariffs on China to 125%: Impacts on Marble Exports
The U.S.-China trade war escalates as tariffs rise to 125%, a move expected to severely impact marble exports, increasing costs and disrupting supply chains.
The...
Marble İzmir Fair 2025 Opens Its Doors for the 30th Time
Today marks the grand opening of the 30th edition of Marble İzmir Fair – International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair, one of the world’s...
Global Tariff Rates Compared: A Look at Average Import Duties by Country
On April 2nd, President Donald Trump unveiled a dramatic shift in U.S. trade policy, announcing a series of new tariffs aimed at key global...
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Bang & Olufsen and Antolini Unveil a Harmonious Fusion of Sound and Stone
Bang & Olufsen has announced a refined new collaboration with Italian brand Antolini, a global leader in natural stone craftsmanship. The partnership, developed within...
Zaha Hadid’s Stunning Feature Wall Showcases Masterful Craftsmanship
Architects have called it futuristic and compared it to spaceships. Envisioned and designed by late renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the 520 W 28th Street residential...
The Oslo Opera House: An Architectural Masterpiece Clad in Marble
The Oslo Opera House is one of Norway's most iconic architectural works and serves as a landmark for both the cultural and urban life...
Women’s Creativity in Marble Sculpture: Carving History with Art and Passion
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight the women who have left their mark on art and to honor those who have managed...
Black Marble in Contemporary Interior Design: A Timeless Trend
Contemporary design has been gaining popularity in recent years, offering a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic that perfectly complements both public and private luxury spaces....
