Jan. 29 – As residential projects in the U.S. increase, and with them the demand for marble from Italy, the local industry is expected to grow by 25% in 2014 as well as the demand for Italian materials. The data shows that in the first ten months of 2013 shipped overseas finished products and finished products amounted to €298 million. Furthermore, Italian machinery and equipment exports marked a 9% increase in the third quarter of 2013. In this context, the Italian marble industry dropped by StonExpo / Marmomacc Americas, the most important trade show in North America dedicated to the natural stone industry, held in Las Vegas until tomorrow. This year’s event is organized by Hanley Wood in collaboration with Veronafiere, with the participation of Confindustria Marmomacchine. The same event will be in Miami Beach October 19-22.
