Cosentino Fetes Customers at Cancun Conference

CANCUN, Mexico – The top North American customers of Cosentino Group enjoyed a mid-winter break here this month as part of the company’s annual “Cosentino 100” conference.

The Jan. 12-16 event is part of the company’s consolidated effort to develop its expansion strategy for continued growth in the U.S. market. More than 200 people from 65 independent companies participated in the event.

Click photo to enlargeCosentino Group President Francisco Martínez-Cosentino and Cosentino North America CEO Eduardo Martínez-Cosentino informed the group on expansion efforts for the U.S. market, which makes up more than half of the company’s worldwide annual sales of natural stone and quartz surfaces.

“The Cosentino 100 conference has become an important annual event as it provides an pportunity to learn, share, and network with the leaders in our business,” said Eduardo Martinez-Cosentino. “Cosentino Group has been able to significantly impact the kitchen and bath industry across North America over the years and this Conference plays a big part in communicating with industry experts.

“Our investment in our products and brand uniquely position us in the U.S. market and we are excited to continue to grow as a company in the U.S. in 2012.”

Conference attendees reviewed the current state of the industry, along with business priorities and opportunities. They also received an advance look at six new Silestone® colors and 10 new Cosentino Collection granites. The exhibit area also included Cosentino’s top vendors and partners in the industry sector such as Kohler, GranQuartz, Breton and Integra Adhesives.

Cosentino Group offers natural stone, quartz surfaces and recycled surfaces worldwide with a presence in 50 countries, including six factories, 14 quarries, 17 fabricating factories and more than 2,100 employees.

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