Cosentino Group Nets Two Industry Awards
SUGAR LAND, Texas — Cosentino Group scored two prestigeous awards in this year’s final quarter for its work and products in North America.
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In late October, the Spanish producer of natural stone, quartz, recycled and architectural surfaces, received the 2016 Home Depot Supplier of the Year Award during the retailer’s annual supplier conference at its headquarters in Atlanta.
Suppliers that have gone above and beyond in their collaboration with The Home Depot were recognized, including Cosentino for its continued commitment to product innovation, speed to market and collaborative spirit with The Home Depot’s business model in North America.
“This award is the merit recognition of a collaboration from multiple divisions across Cosentino, including product innovation and design, manufacturing, logistics, account management, sales and marketing,” says Lorenzo Marquez, VP of marketing for Cosentino North America.
“Building our relationship with The Home Depot has been a key component in expanding Cosentino’s presence in North America and we look forward to further success for both brands as our partnership continues and grows.”
Cosentino has been doing business with The Home Depot for nearly 20 years; this award represents a significant milestone for the company.
In attendance to receive the award was Eduardo Cosentino, president and ceo of Cosentino North America; Gary Andler, VP of national accounts; Darlene Odgen, national account manager; and Marquez.
The company also received the 2016 Envision Award from the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) during the organization’s annual conference awards dinner on Nov. 10th in Cancun, Mexico.
The Envision Award is given to the ISFA member that excels in creating an imaginative and stand-out product for the surfacing industry. Cosentino was nominated for the award in recognition of its development of Dekton large-format tile which allows traditional countertop fabricators to expand into flooring with a durable, high quality product that can be used in both interior and exterior applications.
Brandon Calvo, COO of distribution for Cosentino North America, was in attendance to accept the award.
Through its 18-year partnership with ISFA, Cosentino has supported the Association’s commitment to industry growth, advancement and education by sponsoring and participating in nearly 30 ISFA events, conferences and seminars.
“Cosentino has continually shown its support for surface and countertop fabricators over the years,” said ISFA Communications Director Kevin Cole. “Not only have ISFA members benefited from Cosentino’s gracious support and devotion to the industry, but fabricators all around the world have benefited from the company’s generosity and dedication.”
Cosentino was a recipient of the 2012 ISFA Associate Member of the Year Award and the 2014 Envision Award.
“Just as Cosentino is committed to innovation, we’re grateful for the partnerships and alliances with associations like ISFA that share in our vision to always pursue excellence,” Marquez said. “We’re honored to receive the Envision Award in recognition of our company’s advancements that allow fabricators, a vital segment of our business, to expand their application abilities which in turn helps grow their business.”
Cosentino Group currently distributes its products and brands in more than 80 countries from its headquarters in Cantoria, Spain. Cosentino is present in 32 countries with its own assets in 27 of them. The group has seven factories (six in the Almeria province of Spain, and one in Brazil), one intelligent logistics platform in Spain and more than 120 commercial and business units throughout the world. More than 90% of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets.
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