Italy’s stone exports: after a record 2024, a slight downturn in the first half of 2025

Official sector data processed by the CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE Studies Center for the first five months of 2025 confirm the slight downturn in Italy’s exports of natural stones already seen in first-quarter figures and partly expected after the records set last [...]

September 16, 2025 Magazine @en

SORMA: 75 years of excellence and innovation

A family, three generations, and a history of technology and innovation that began 75 years ago in a small shop near Piazza San Marco in Venice. A journey that continues today and intends to sail full speed ahead toward new, [...]

September 15, 2025 Magazine @en

Ferriera di Cittadella and the new Grooved Wire: the evolution of stone cutting – 2025 Innovation

Ferriera di Cittadella is expanding its range of tools for cutting natural stone, introducing its new Grooved Diamond Wire. This innovative wire stands out for its two plastic rings that serve a dual function: they enhance protection of the diamond [...]

September 14, 2025 Magazine @en

HG HYPER GRINDER: Italian Technology for Perfect Floors

Italy has always been synonymous with quality, innovation, and design. Standing out in this landscape of excellence is HG HYPER GRINDER, a leading company in the production of floor grinding and polishing machines, entirely Made in Italy. With a complete [...]

September 13, 2025 Magazine @en

Brazil’s stone exports continue to increase: +23.5% in the first half of 2025

After the 12.7% uptake last year, the first half of 2025 saw a continued growth trend in Brazilian natural stone exports. According to sector statistics processed by Centrorochas, in the first six months of this year the worth of foreign [...]

September 12, 2025 Magazine @en

Algeria: stone technologies Made in Italy shine at BATIMATEC 2025

May 4 to 8 were the dates at the Palais des Expositions-Pins Maritimes in Algiers for the BATIMATEC 2025 event, a reference tradeshow on the African continent for building processes and technologies. According to organizer data, this year the show [...]

June 2, 2025 Magazine @en

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