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30/04/2013
ITALIAN MARBLE REAPS REWARDS ABROAD: +9.7% FOR EXPORTS IN 2012
The Italian natural stone field improved again thanks to exports closing 2012 at a total value of 1 billion 761 million euros, an increase of 9.7% over 2011. The result was essentially driven by finished and semi-finished products. Good performances were achieved in the USA (+28%), Canada (+25.9%), Saudi Arabia (+70%), North Africa (+11%) and China (+19.9%). Domestic consumption is still slow, with imports down by 5.3%.
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19/03/2013
THE FIRST GLOBAL EXHIBITION SYSTEM FOR THE NATURAL STONE INDUSTRY IS ITALIAN
With SIMEST and SACE, Veronafiere has set up the first global exhibition system in the world bringing businesses in the natural stone sector together, through in Marmomacc Italy and Veronafiere do Brasil in the control room of the two Brazilian reference events for the entire Latin America stone industry. The focus is on the major infrastructural investments ahead of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016. And other sectors are now being considered, from agriculture to renewable energy up food production.
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03/01/2013
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06/11/2012
MARMOMACC: WORLD HUB FOR SECTOR TRADE WITH CLEAR SIGNS OF RECOVERY DURING THE SHOW
For four days, Verona provided the entire natural stone sector – marble, granite, stone, machinery and processing technologies – with a complete platform for developing new business, knowledge and innovation. During the event, Veronafiere itself signed new agreements expanding the international presence of the event to Brazil, Egypt and Morocco in addition to the USA, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Exhibitors expressed positive comments about the quality of contacts and clear signs of a recovery, as witnessed by the contracts finalised. The 47th edition was attended by more than 1,450 exhibitors, with 60% international from 57 countries (with four new entries); 42 countries sent official trade delegations (+23%) and there were more than 56,000 operators and buyers (in line with last year, 52% international) from nearly 140 countries (132 in 2011). The voice of the sector: “This Marmomacc marked a breakthrough”.
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29/09/2012
MARMOMACC OUTLOOK MAKES ITS DEBUT: AN UP-TO-DATE REVIEW OF THE GLOBAL NATURAL STONE INDUSTRY
The Marmomacc Outlook permanent observatory: an international research project ensuring quarterly reports in 10 languages intending to analyse the situation and foresse future market scenarios in the natural stone industry. The initiative, set in motion by Marmomacc in collaboration with Confindustria Marmomacchine and Centro Servizi Marmo-Volargne, involves 50,000 trade operators in 130 countries.
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28/09/2012
MARMOMACC AND THE CITY TAKES NATURAL STONE INTO THE SQUARES OF VERONA
Seven works in seven courtyards and squares in Verona celebrate design and art applied to marble, stone and granite. For the first time, Marmomacc moves out of the Veronafiere Exhibition Centre and into the historic centre with an open-air exhibition of works by exhibiting companies selected by a jury. The initiative is just one of the innovations during the exhibition dedicated to the world of stone culture.
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28/09/2012
VERONAFIERE CHOOSES EGYPT FOR MS AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST - THE NEW MARBLE, TECHNOLOGIES, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY EXHIBITION
Marmomacc and Samoter join forces for an unprecedented event in Cairo. The two Veronafiere exhibitions take excellence in the building, materials, know-how, technology and machinery field to North Africa's emerging markets. The initiative ensures an additional competitive advantage for companies relying on Veronafiera. Veronafiere continues its process of internationalisation in the constructions sector that began with the Marmomacc World Tour in the United States, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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28/09/2012
NEW ACQUISITION FOR VERONAFIERE: MEDINIT EXPO SEES MOROCCO BECOME THE GATEWAY TO NORTH AFRICA FOR MADE IN ITALY
An agreement was signed yesterday during Marmomacc where Veronafiere acquired 30% in ViaNuova, the company that has organised Medinit Expo since 2010 - the B2B event in Morocco for the marble-stone, construction, engineering and design sectors. Veronafiere thereby strengthens its presence in the building sector on consolidated and emerging foreign markets after similar moves in the United States, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Italy is Morocco's third largest trading partner; the country's GDP is growing by 4% per annum, driven by investments in construction and infrastructure fields. There are also interesting prospects for the agro-food sector.
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27/09/2012
EVERYONE CRAZY ABOUT DIY ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN IN ITALY THANKS TO THE BOOM IN TV PROGRAMMES FOCUSING ON THE HOME
Such as the Extreme Makeover Home Edition TV series and its almost impossible renovations. More and more Italians share the idea that they can become DIY experts of architecture and interior design for their own homes. This the premiere of one of the trends highlighted by the research titled "All the Colours of Marble" created by Marmomacc (in collaboration with Studio Marco Bocconi) for the 47th edition of the event. The study indicates that 38.7% of the sample regularly watches TV shows dealing with homes and 37.2% thinks they know enough to be able to choose everything personally. Surprisingly, young people under 30 are admirers of natural stone, considered by 46% of them as the most elegant material. In general, marble and granite preferred by 27.2% of the sample. For industry professionals, stone is still the best-loved material thanks to its versatility (49%) and style (34%).
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27/09/2012
WELCOME TO ... VERONAFIERE do BRASIL: VERONAFIERE - MARBLE LEADER EVEN IN BRAZIL WITH THE ACQUISITION OF VITÓRIA STONE FAIR AND CACHOEIRO STONE FAIR.
Veronafiere is consolidating its status in the world natural stone exhibition panorama by joining the control room of two Brazilian events that are landmarks throughout the Latin American stone industry. Brazil is one of the most promising scenarios in marble sector (representing 8% of its GDP) and the third largest exporter of granite. The operation was presented today at the 47th edition of Marmomacc, open until 29 September at VeronaFiere.
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26/09/2012
VERONA WORLD MADE: THE NETWORK FOR INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION ON THE VERONESE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR STARTS OFF FROM VERONAFIERE
A network of local area companies, institutions and players join forces to take the Made in Verona construction sector to emerging international markets. A concept clearly emphasised in the name of the project - Verona World Made - presented on the opening day of Marmomacc at the Verona Exhibition Centre until 29 September. The initiative involves, among others, Veronafiere, Ance Verona, Confindustria Verona, Verona Export Consortium, the professional Orders of Architects, Surveyors and Engineers in the city and the Centro Servizi Marmo-Volargne. There is a potential catchment of 10 thousand users in the province of Verona. Trade missions to North Africa, Serbia, Brazil and India are already in preparation.
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26/09/2012
47th MARMOMACC OPENS TOMORROW WITH AN INCREASINGLY INTERNATIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICE FOCUS
Accompanying companies to consolidated and emerging international markets, promoting and developing the culture of stone in relation to architecture and design: these are the objectives of Marmomacc 2012, the most important international exhibition dedicated to the natural stone industry. The inauguration tomorrow at Veronafiere will be attended by the President of the Veneto Region, Luca Zaia. More than 1,400 exhibitors - with 60% international from 57 countries. Increase of 23% in foreign trade delegations. The event will see the presentation of two new agreements whereby Marmomacc travels to Egypt and Morocco. The Mayor of Verona, Flavio Tosi, will also illustrate the World Made Verona project tomorrow. The four-day programmes boasts a great many innovations, including research projects Marmomacc Outlook and "All the Colours of Marble", Marmomacc Architecture and Design Competition 2012 and the off-show event Marmomacc and the City.
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18/09/2012
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18/09/2012
"MADE IN ITALY" MARBLE ACHIEVES FURTHER GROWTH WORLD-WIDE IN FIRST HALF 2012
Italy is still the leader in processing and trading stone products, as well as machinery and technology, with total exports in the first half of 2012 in excess of 1.3 billion euros. This continues the market revival for the Italian processed materials and semi-finished products, thanks largely to exports which grew in value by 7.4% (from 777.9 to 835.3 million euros); On the other hand, machinery and technology fell back slightly to 465.8 million euros (-1.9%), although there are forecasts for a recovery by the end of the year. These figures were released today during the presentation of the 47th edition of Marmomacc scheduled at Veronafiere 26-29 September 2012.
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13/09/2012
FOREIGN TRADE MISSIONS AT MARMOMACC 2012 UP BY 23%
Sweden, Hungary, Romania, Palestine, Iraq, Morocco, Cameroon and Angola: these are the new official foreign delegations visiting Marmomacc. The four-day event boasts an impressive scheduled of B2B meetings between official trade missions from 42 countries, major buyers, companies, architects and professionals from more than 130 countries.
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31/07/2012
DISCOUNT FLIGHTS FOR MARMOMACC 2012 THANKS TO LUFTHANSA AND VERONA AIRPORT
The event scheduled 26-29 September offers discounted flights to Verona for passengers choosing the Lufthansa Group network with direct delivery of luggage to hotels at no additional cost. The exhibition centre has dedicated info points for travellers, as well as web check-in services. These initiatives for Marmomacc exhibitors and visitors were made possible thanks to an agreement between Veronafiere, Verona Airport and Lufthansa.
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06/06/2012
MARMOMACC 2012: EXPORT, INNOVATION AND DESIGN BEHIND THE RECOVERY FOR "MADE IN ITALY" STONE
With a share of the global market of 14% and exports worth 1.6 billion euros (up by 4.3% in 2011), Italy is still among the “top players” in the natural stone world, ranking in second place. And Marmomacc - the landmark International Exhibition for natural stone, technologies and processing machinery - confirms its status as the best ally for multiplying occasions for meetings between supply and demand and accompanying companies abroad. The 2012 edition will welcome many innovations in business terms, such as Marmomacc Outlook, computerised databases in ten languages with updates about the world stone scenario and Architects-on-line, a web matching system facilitating B2B appointments. Marmomacc once again pays major attention to Italian design that – in accordance with studies by Bocconi University – helps improve export volumes by up to 50%. Space is also dedicated to culture with an entire hall - “Inside Marmomacc” - hosting shows, conventions and training courses.