IranHourgan reports on sculptor Hadi Javaher-Asar’s Simorgh at the eighteenth Mahallat stone fair. The Neyriz artist uses red travertine’s natural colour to evoke fire and sunlight in the 1.70-metre-high sculpture.
The artist identifies Azarshahr as the stone’s origin. Work began in Neyriz and continued at the exhibition.
ItalyCarraraCNA Massa Carrara has highlighted the difficulties facing companies that specialise in hauling marble blocks. In a statement published on 30 October, the association desc…
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SpainCáceresMármoles y Granitos Artesanos reports increased enquiries for memorials dedicated to companion animals. In an interview published by Focus Piedra on 30 October 2026, Carl…
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United KingdomStoneNews.eu reports on UK marble imports in the first half of 2026: volumes increased by 29.63%, while average value per tonne fell by 17.85%. These are aggregate trade …
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United StatesOberlinStone World reported on 29 October 2026 that the Natural Stone Foundation had awarded $150,000 to four initiatives. The allocation comprises $30,000 for standards develop…
↗SpainInsemac has expanded its offering for stone workshops with Fast45, Skirtika, Horizon and Vertika. Focus Piedra reported the range on 29 October. It covers mitre cutting, …
↗ItalyItalmecc has introduced Magnum Evo, a mobile extraction unit combining an articulated arm with an integrated filter for stone workshops. Focus Piedra reported the announc…
↗SpainThe Andalusian regional government has announced €700,000 in grants for online training for employed and unemployed people affected by silicosis. Focus Piedra reports tha…
↗StoneNews.eu describes discussions between Centrorochas and US representatives, held on 22 October in São Paulo. Trade promotion, internationalisation and investment were…
↗SpainFocus Piedra reports that MARSA secured IKEA’s worktop manufacturing award for four Spanish regions for three years. The account also describes audits passed according to…
↗ItalyFocus Piedra reports an average export unit value of $1,157.40 per tonne for Italian stone, the highest in the comparison cited. The figure is attributed to Confindustria…
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