Events

Natural Stone Alliance participated in the “19th Coverings 2018, The Global Tile & Stone Experience” with 18 participants of  10 member companies between the dates of 9-11 May, 2018. Our group visited showrooms and had a meeting with the members of Natural Stone Institute. Furthermore, the group was informed on techniques to make tile & stone installation thanks to the “how to” classes which are called “Live Installation Demonstration Stage” and g...

Natural Stone Alliance participated in 17th China (Nan'an) Shuitou International Stone Exhibition with it’s 8 member companies between 6th and 13th of November, 2016. Our companies has done B2B business in an exhibition area of 342 square meters. In addition, a technical excursion took place including 4 Chinese natural stone manifacturers in Shutiou (Dong Sheng Stone Industrial Inc., Hua Hui Stone Stone Co., Xinpengfei Ind. Development Co. Ltd. and Kangli Stone Co. Ltd.). # K...

Natural Stone Alliance was at the world's most important exhibition for marble and granite, processing technologies, design and training, confirming the Veronafiere as the centre of global trade in the natural stone sector, with it’s 10 participating companies. The 51st edition set new records, starting off with +10% of exhibitors for a total of more than 1,650 companies from 53 countries, and 67,000 specialist operators arriving from 146 countries. The show covers the entire value chain,...

“Commercial Intelligency in International Markets And Determination of Target Markets” course which was organized by Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association took place in 11th & 12th of August, accompanied by lecturer Mr. Yaman Koç with the participation of our URGE project’s member companies....

A delighted iftaree dinner organization was held with the participation of more than one hundred precious and pioneering guests from mining sector in Florya Kasibeyaz Akvaryum Restaurant on Thursday in 30th of June. On this event, sector’s last highlights, issues and possible solutions to those issues were discussed along with a delicious dinner menu. Mr. Ali Kahyaoglu, our chairman of the executive board, didn’t omit attending every guest one by one during the event....

Event: With its growing economy and political stability, Morocco must provide great business opportunities in every sector. That’s why our group decided to attend Maroc Stone Show 2016 in Casablanca with 13 companies. Thus our group took its first step onto this promising market, expecting to develop permanent business relations.  Participants: ACAR MARBLE HÜROK MARBLE ASENKA MARBLE ILTAS MARBLE AYDOGAN MARBLE KASMER MARBLE AYHA...

The group visited MARMOMACC 2015 one of the most prestigious international fairs of the natural stone sector and met with new business partners. Besides, the group visited some factories, quarries and showrooms in the surrounding area in order to see on-site the latest technologies of natural stone machinery and best quality products. Participants:   AYDOGAN MARBLE ILTAS MINING 8GEN MINING KUR MARBLE AND GRANITE CALACATORO MINING SÖGÜT ...

High costs of doing business hinder companies from increasing their competitiveness in international trade. How can they decrease their costs effectively? Our group discussed this question in a training session moderated by Tanju Akdeniz, an experienced trainer and professional....

The first activity of the project was to make needs assessment in order to understand our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats; thus having a roadmap to see where we are and where to go. In August 2015, a consultancy firm conducted a research using both qualitative and quantitative methods on our 42 companies. Thanks to this research, our group developed a clear vision on which markets to focus and what tools are necessary to increase our competitiveness....

The group attended the exhibition with 23 companies using the same blue design in their booths. The number of visitors was satisfactory in this promising exhibition. The group did not forget to visit the large showrooms in Shuitou, containing a vast variety of natural stones. The fair committee honored our group by organizing a dinner meeting bringing together some large Chinese importers with our companies. Participants:   8GEN MINING DINÇER MARBLE PASIFIK MARB...