Erdoğan Akbulak, chairman and co-founder of Silkar Stone, passed away on January 12, 2026. He played a defining role in transforming Turkish natural stone from a supply-driven commodity into a value-oriented architectural material.
From visits to historical sites, quarries and stone fabrication facilities to exploring the first Afyonkarahiser Block Marble Expo, a group of American architects and designers absorbed the history, cultural and livelihood of Turkey.
The Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters' Association is making solid inroads in the promotion of Turkish stone, and they had a major presence at Coverings 2004
