The 10th edition of Stone South America took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil from November 8 to 11, 2000. And the event is not only representative of the Brazilian stone industry, but also of the international marketplace.

A total of more than 250 exhibitors were on hand, including firms from Brazilian stoneworking regions such as Bahia, Minas Gerais, Tocantins, Espirito Santo and others. And while Brazilian firms comprised 60% of the exhibiting firms, the remaining 40% came from abroad - particularly suppliers of items not available in Brazil, such as tumbled marble and fabricating equipment from Europe. In fact, many Italian exhibitors organized as a national pavilion on the show floor. In all, a total of over 10,000 professional visitors attended the fair over the four days, coming from Brazil as well as over 25 other nations. A total of 17% of the show's attendance came from outside of Brazil.

For Brazilian stone producers, the show offered the opportunity to launch new products, such as Brown Beaver of the Gramazon (Tocantins); the Classic White of Andrade S/A (ES); the Desert Rose of Serraria de M¿ores Santo Antonio (ES); the Polar White of Qualita (SP); and Himalaya Red of Emigran (SP). Other Brazilian exhibitors included, Ferraz & Tommaso, MAP, Micapel, Michelangelo, Proton, Rio Segran and Thor. Exhibitors from outside of Brazil included Antolini Luigi, Breton, Diamant Boart, Sea, Stone World and Zonato.