Tuscan stone design expert Salvatori has unveiled its first Dutch flagship showroom within Piet Boon’s Amsterdam Headquarters. It was 2003 when Gabriele Salvatori first approached Piet Boon with hopes to collaborate, but it didn’t work out. ‘They were not what they are today, and I wasn’t what I am today,’ says Salvatori. Almost twenty years […]
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2019 was a tough year for global trade, as it had to deal with multitude global economic growth disruptors. From the escalating trade war between USA and China to Germany’s manufacturing and automotive industry decline and from Brexit to wars and international conflicts, a chain of several events had a negative impact slowing down global
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New developments are expected to be triggered by the acquisition of 100% of “DIONYSSOMARBLE BULGARIA” by “PAVLIDIS MARBLE – GRANITE SA”. According to the Press Release of the Greek marble company, “DIONYSSOMARBLE BULGARIA” owns the two largest quarries of Vratza limestone, which has been known since ancient times and has been selected for many monuments.
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Recently, the Hilal bin Mohammed Al Busaidi CEO of the Public Authority for Mining (PAM) in Oman revealed the first package of bidding on mining sites with complete approvals. PAM has put two mining sites for investment, starting from Wednesday. The companies will be able to purchase the documents of the two sites that have been
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Epiroc has launched FlexiROC T20R, a new version of the well-known compact, multipurpose drill rig. Upgraded with new significant elements and technological innovation, the FlexiROC T20R aims to meet any customer needs, both for surface and underground duties. Versatility makes the FlexiROC T20R the best choice for demanding excavation and construction jobs. The improved model
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The impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on the natural stone and mining industry are also being monitored closely, as Turkey exports natural stones to China worth approximately $700 million annually. Disruption of loading and unloading at ports in China and the halt of construction projects also reflected on marble and travertine exports from Turkey. China
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The latest movie of the new Volvo Trucks has reached new heights. To show the strength and durability of these four new trucks, Volvo created a colossal tower measuring 15 meters high and weighing 58 tons, consisting of four new trucks mounted on top of each other. The tower was completed with the company’s president,
The BATIMAT RUSSIA 2020 international construction and interior exhibition, which traditionally opens the professional industry event calendar in Moscow, will be held on March 3–6 at Crocus Expo. The upcoming 4 days will be filled with demonstrations of new collections and trends in building and finishing materials, ceramics and sanitary ware, furniture, decor and accessories,
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The newest building on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, PA is Perry World House. As a hub for international exchange and activity, the Perry World House anchors Penn’s global resources on an interdisciplinary campus while creating partnerships abroad. The building offers a wide range of spaces, including classrooms, meeting rooms, 14 offices, a
The use of natural stones in the UK diminished in the first three quarters of the 20th century but has since enjoyed a major revival and demand. There has been a gradual recovery since 2012/13. According to the World Bank, the UK economy as a whole showed consistent growth since 2010 and greater growth for
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