The historic Carrara White marble is still being specified for prestigious projects around the world, such as the ongoing completion of the Oslo Opera House in Norway (see page 98), and companies are also processing a broad range of other materials. Stoneworking plants in the Carrara area are not only working granite from around the world, but also a range of exotic stone materials, such as onyx and semi-precious stones.
CarraraMarmotec had a total of 412 exhibitors -- including 61 coming from outside of Italy, representing 18 countries. The exhibition area covered over 400,000 square feet, including indoor pavilions as well as exterior displays.