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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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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 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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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…
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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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IranPersepolis: visitor walkway repairs continue to protect historic stone
Mehr News Agency reported on 27 October 2026 that repairs to Persepolis’s wooden visitor walkways are continuing. In the interview, provincial heritage official Sadegh Za…
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ItalySalvatori Verde Antico selected for the 2026 Archiproducts trophy
On 27 October, the Archiproducts Design Awards announced Salvatori’s Verde Antico marble for the trophy awarded to winning designers in the 2026 edition. Michael Anastass…
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