MARBLE Fair Izmir 2023- Spectacular, but …

The 2023 Marble fair in Izmir (Turkey), held from 26 to 29 April, was a visual spectacle, a feast for the eyes of the natural stone lover,  or even those who have nothing to do with the industry. Turkish companies have vastly improved their ability to project their stones( mostly marble) in the most favourable manner, with bigger size samples, combinations, incorporating designs and experimenting with new textures.

Marketshare of different materials in kitchen countertops

One of the most important application for different materials like granite, quartzite, quartz and porcelain, is the segment of the kitchen countertop. Companies spend a big part of their marketing budgets in trying to capture a share of this very attractive application, and the business cornerstone of fabricators in many countries is in installing kitchen countertops.