Xiamen Stone Fair continues to expand
Now in its 15th year, the Xiamen International Stone Fair has established itself as a prime stone exhibition worldwide and has plans for growth to accommodate its exhibitors and attendees
The 15th Xiamen International Stone Fair is slated for March 6 to 9, 2015 in Xiamen, China. Gathering more than 2,000 exhibitors from over 54 countries under one roof with a 166,000-square-meter exhibition area, Xiamen Stone Fair is expected to once again provide a global arena for manufacturers, sellers and buyers of the stone industry to network and view the latest stone products as well as fabrication and quarrying equipment.
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Scheduled for March 6 to 9, 2015, the Xiamen International Stone Fair is expected to draw a crowd of more than 140,000. |
One of the highlights of Xiamen Stone Fair 2015 will be the well-organized national pavilions, including Italy, Turkey, Brazil, Spain, Oman, Egypt, France, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Pakistan, India and Iran. The majority of the pavilions have further expanded their exhibit space to display their exclusive products. Prominent overseas machinery companies from countries such as Italy, the U.S., Germany, Poland, France, Turkey and India will also take part in the 2015 edition.
Last year’s event drew 142,498 visitors, including 27,003 foreign attendees from 148 countries. According to the current amount of pre-registrations, it looks promising that this year’s show will reach the same totals, reports show management.
In recent years, the demand for booth space at Xiamen Stone Fair always exceeds supply. As a result, construction of phase IV of the venue — Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center — commenced in November 2014. By 2016, four new exhibition halls will be opened, according to show management — expanding the exhibition space to approximately 200,000 square meters.
Seminars and events
The World Stone Congress is an important event of the Xiamen Stone Fair, which aims at communication and cooperation of the global stone industry. Show management believes that participants will find answers to the current unstable situation through exploring and sharing new concepts, ideas and creative solutions. Additional educational sessions scheduled for Xiamen Stone Fair 2015 include:
Global Forum of Master Architects
March 6, 2015
2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Venue: XICEC
The 3rd Global Forum of Master Architects is a regular and one of the most prestigious events at the exhibition in the architectural field. It has featured master architects, including Sou Fujimoto, Bernardo Fort, Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban, Liu Jiakun and Xie Yingjun. The Forum is attracting wide attention of architects and designers, and is now a cultural calling card of Xiamen city. In 2015, the Forum aims at conversation and communication between the world’s top master architects. Approximately 1,000 audience members, most of whom are professionals and scholars of designing, will listen to their speeches.
Stone Design Forum
March 7, 2015
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room 401, XICEC
Architects and designers from all over the world are invited to reveal the role and the forward way of stone in exterior and interior usage, or brainstorm on stone product design, thus facilitating the perfect combination of creation and revolution.
Launch Out @Xiamen Stone Fair - Mechanical Innovation 2015
March 7, 2015
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room 402, XICEC
Leading manufacturers of mining, processing and other machinery gather here to present the latest achievements and innovations, which will definitely catch the eyes of the whole industry.
Launch Out @Xiamen Stone Fair - New Quarry Collection 2015
March 8, 2015
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room 401, XICEC
Xiamen is in focus once a year for the special fashion show of fascinating natural stone. Catch the limited opportunities to launch your new quarry. Draw the first spotlight on your brand new product and become one of the leaders of 2015 natural stone trends.
Educational sessions
March 8, 2014
Venue: Conference Room 401 & 402
Be the brain of the future stone world. Stand up to display your knowledge and skills with a team of senior professionals. Inspire the industry, create an impact, find like-minded partners, initiate a new era. Any non-proprietary proposals are welcomed.
Foreign Exhibitors at Xiamen Stone Fair 2015
U.S.
Alabama Marble, Mineral
& Mining Co.
Dakota Granite Co.
Laser Products Industries
Matrix Stone USA, Inc.
Stone WorldMagazine
Italy
Antolini Luigi & C.S.P.A.
Atlas Copco Stonetec Srl
Breton S.p.A.
GMM S.p.A.
Intermac Glass & Stone Division — Biesse S.p.A.
Omag S.p.A.
Pellegrini Meccanica S.p.A.
R.E.D. Graniti
Verona Fiere
Brazil
Bramagran Marmore e Granito Ltda.
Brasigran Brasileira de Granitos Ltda.
Mag Ban Marmores e Granitos Aquidaban Ltda.
Marbrasa Marmores e Granitos do Brasil Ltda.
Margramar Granitos Ltda.
Mineracao Guidoni
Santo Antonio Granitos Ltda.
Sassomeccanica Srl
Thor Granitos e Mármores Ltda.
Vitoria Stone Industria e
Comercio S/A
Zucchi Granite
India
Madhucon Granites
Pokarna Limited
Spain
Levantina
Australia
Dry-Treat Pty. Ltd.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Marble and Granite
Factory Co. (SMG)
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