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ItalyCarraraCarrara: CNA highlights the costs of hauling marble blocks
CNA 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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SpainCáceresSpain: stone workshop reports rising demand for pet memorials
Mármoles 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 KingdomUK marble imports: higher volumes, lower average unit value
StoneNews.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 StatesOberlinUS: Natural Stone Foundation funds standards and education
Stone 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 expands its mitre-cutting and edge-polishing range
Insemac 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 introduces Magnum Evo for local dust extraction
Italmecc has introduced Magnum Evo, a mobile extraction unit combining an articulated arm with an integrated filter for stone workshops. Focus Piedra reported the announc…
↗SpainAndalusia allocates €700,000 for training people affected by silicosis
The Andalusian regional government has announced €700,000 in grants for online training for employed and unemployed people affected by silicosis. Focus Piedra reports tha…
↗Brazilian stone: Centrorochas strengthens US dialogue
StoneNews.eu describes discussions between Centrorochas and US representatives, held on 22 October in São Paulo. Trade promotion, internationalisation and investment were…
↗SpainMARSA wins a three-year IKEA worktop award
Focus 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…
↗ItalyItalian stone stands out in average export unit value
Focus 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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