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SpainStone resining: ABR outlines its Crystal-Pox epoxy system
Focus Piedra’s feature dated 30 October examines ABR Surface Technologies’ Crystal-Pox system for treating marble and granite. The range includes formulations for oven-as…
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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 Kingdom
UK 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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EgyptCairoStone Africa: Cairo prepares for stone buyer–supplier meetings
StoneNews.eu’s article dated 29 October presents Stone Africa 2026 as a meeting opportunity for natural-stone professionals. The event is announced for 12–15 November at …
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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…
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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, …
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SpainIntegralia updates folding racks for slab logistics
On 26 October, Focus Piedra reported updates to Integralia System folding slab racks. Manager Jesús Pérez says the revised design eliminates loose components and allows t…
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SpainMemorial stonework: Pardo reports more orders and bespoke work
In a 26 October Focus Piedra interview, Javier Pardo reports more orders for the All Saints campaign than a year earlier. Around 60% of his company’s work is customised.…
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Greece: first-half stone exports reach $158 million
Focus Piedra’s 26 October report cites Confindustria Marmomacchine analysis of UN Comtrade: Greek natural-stone exports totalled approximately $158 million in the first h…
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SpainSpain: marble exports decline through August
On 26 October, Focus Piedra reported ICEX figures showing Spanish rough and worked marble exports at €197.39 million for January–August 2026, down 6.4% year on year.…
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