They are buyers and exhibitors from various parts of the world taking advantage of the networking environment and business opportunities at Vitoria Stone Fair.
Considered the largest reference in natural stones in Latin America and one of the most important in the world due to its diversity, Vitoria Stone Fair 2024 demonstrates the strength of the Brazilian sector. It features the presence of major national and international companies showcasing innovations and the diversity of stones, as well as high technology in equipment and supplies.
This year, people from more than 50 nations are expected to pass through the Carapina Pavilion. They are visitors, exhibitors, and buyers from places such as South Korea, Colombia, Lithuania, Poland, Mexico, India, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Israel, and even Mauritania.
The event brings together 250 exhibiting brands, including companies involved in the extraction and processing of natural stones, as well as equipment, machinery, supplies, and technologies. This year, in addition to the presence of Italian companies, the fair also features the participation of Iran. There are four natural stone companies, as well as a pavilion from China, featuring companies in the stone, blocks, supplies, and machinery segments.
Mohammad Halajian, from Iran, highlighted the variety of natural stones in the country and shared his experience at the fair. “Being here is a good opportunity to see how we can collaborate with the stone industry, in the field of stones, as well as in technology and machinery. We are being very well received here, the exchanges are good. This is truly a networking opportunity,” he added.
Tenax, an Italian company with over 60 years of experience, specializes in products for the processing of natural stones. “We are pleased with this edition of the fair, we like how our customers are showcasing the stones. Many are bringing furniture, a space, already set up, which becomes an inspiration for designers and architects visiting the fair,” comments Luciana Barreto, commercial coordinator at Tenax.
Business Rounds
One of the initiatives that the fair promoted to enhance connections between exhibitors and buyers was the project “It’s Natural – Brazilian Natural Stone,” an export incentive program developed by Centrorochas in partnership with the Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (ApexBrasil). For this event, five journalists and ten buyers from markets such as Italy, the United States, and Hungary were brought in.
During the event, they participated in 30-minute meetings each. In total, more than 250 meetings were pre-scheduled. The registration process received a record number, and in the end, only 30 companies were selected to participate in the event.
The project provides the selected companies with the opportunity to establish business relationships with potential customers. “Participating in the program allowed the company to get closer to buyers and connect with other countries. Moreover, the after-sales aspect is very interesting. We created connections that extend beyond the fair,” commented Lidiani Milazeni Penna, Commercial Director of Milanezi, one of the selected companies.
On the other hand, buyers from various parts of the world connect with companies, such as James Ward, a representative of Marble and Granite Inc, a US-based company. For him: “Being here is an opportunity to strengthen ties with suppliers. When deciding what we are going to buy, we filter to know exactly what we need and then seek our options. After approval by the committee, we make purchases. And here, at Vitoria Stone Fair, we have had many business opportunities,” he concluded.
Take note!
Event: Vitoria Stone Fair 2024
Date: January 30 to February 2, 2024
Hours: from Tuesday to Thursday, from 10h to 19h, Friday, from 10h to 16h
Location: Pavilhão de Carapina, Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Organization: Vitoria Stone Fair 2024 is organized by Milanez & Milaneze, promoted by Sindirochas and Cetemag, with the support of CentroRochas and sponsorship from Sicoob 35 years, FINDES SESI SENAI, Caixa Econômica Federal, and the Federal Government, Banestes, Banco BS2, Vitória City Hall, Bandes, and CREA-ES, with the support of It’s Natural, Rede Vitória, Apex Partners and Folha Business, Futura, SEBRAE, Grupo Coroa, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim City Hall, and the Secretary of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Professional Education of the Government of the State of Espírito Santo.
