The biggest reference event of natural stones in the Americas, and one of the most important fairs in the world for its diversity and variety, Vitoria Stone Fair 2024 already has a date. In its 21° edition, the event will happen from January 30 to February 2. During four days, buyers, architects, designers, and construction industry professionals will gather in Espirito Santo, Brazil, to see up close the launches, news, and trends of the sector.
Being organized by Milanez & Milaneze for more than 20 years — a VeronaFiere group company —, the fair aims to present around 250 exhibitors and welcome visitors from more than 50 countries, notably the USA, China, Italy, and Mexico. According to organizers, they expect to receive more than 15 thousand visitors.
The event assembles big companies of natural stone extraction and processing, equipment, machinery, supplies, and technologies. Besides, the fair is also an opportunity to make business, assess products and services, apply marketing tools, expand actions and launches, strengthen partnerships, and prospect new markets.
“Vitoria Stone Fair is a reference in the international market. Enabling a favorable environment for business and market prospecting allows new connections that will transform into business throughout the year. The opportunities and value generation make Vitoria Stone Fair one of the biggest strategic positioning tools of the sector”, said Flavia Milaneze, CEO of Milanez & Milaneze.
Last year, the event grew visitors by 15% compared to the last edition. With an increase in audience and diversification of the international market, with attendees mostly from Latin America and Eastern Europe.
“Every edition, Vitoria Stone Fair stresses its pursuit of fomenting business, being the source for technical content, and facilitating connections among the key players in the sector. 2024 will not be different. We noticed an increase in Eastern European visitors, for example. So, it will be an excellent opportunity for the Brazilian natural stone to reach new markets”, highlighted Flávia.
Beyond that, the success of the fair is reflected in the opportunities created for the economy, as much in the stone sector as business and service. With a multiplying effect, it positively impacts business tourism, hospitality, transportation, and gastronomy, among others, generating jobs and capital.
Vitória Stone Fair is produced by Milanez & Milaneze and promoted by Sindirochas e Cetemag with the support of Centrorochas.
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– Vitoria Stone Fair is the reference event in natural stone in the Americas.
– Brazil is the fourth biggest producer of ornamental stones in the world, the biggest outside Asia, and the fifth biggest exporter.
– The Brazilian industry of ornamental stones is composed of 12.200 companies, with 6.600 responsible for processing and 5.600 for extraction.
– Espirito Santo is the biggest exporter and the main producer in Brazil, with 81,67% of the country’s exports in value and volume. It is also the biggest representative in company numbers for the market.
Take note!
Event: Vitória Stone Fair 2024
Date: January 30 to February 02, 2024
Hours: from Tuesday to Thursday, from 10h to 19h, Friday, from 10h to 16h
Official Opening: January 30 (Tuesday), at 11h
Location: Pavilhão de Carapina, Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Production: Vitória Stone Fair is produced by Milanez & Milaneze and promoted by Sindirochas e Cetemag with the support of Centrorochas.
Source: vitoriastonefair.com.br
