Summit Success for Cosentino in 2024

LOS CABOS, Mexico – Cosentino Group kicked off 2024 with its annual C.Next Summits here during late January and early February.

The Spanish surfaces producer hosted C.Next Fabricators Jan. 30-Feb. 3, followed by C.Next Designers Feb. 4-8. Both events aimed to elevate the industry, focusing on the importance of fostering connections and creating meaningful designs.

Now in its 25^th edition, C.Next Fabricators drew nearly 500 individuals representing more than 180 North American manufacturing and processing companies and top industry organizations, gathered for the first time at the Grand Velas in Los Cabos, Mexico, for four days.

Opening the conference, Cosentino President and CEO Francisco “Paco” Martinez-Cosentino thanked attendees and industry partners.

“The last year has been everchanging, as the industry has faced many new challenges,” Martinez-Cosentino said. “But that didn’t stop us from innovating new products. We are forward-thinking and creating sustainable products has always been a core focus for our brand.”

Other programming highlights included discussions on sustainable product innovations and how fabricators and designers work hand-in-hand with key Cosentino executives.

Eduardo Cosentino, CEO of Cosentino Americas and EVP Global Sales, Cosentino, and Pilar Cosentino, EVP Deputy Chairman, Cosentino, spoke on running a multigenerational business, and supporting business through partnerships, as well as different aspects of growing a business.

Keynote speaker Jeremy Poincenot, a professional inspirational speaker and blind golf champion, spoke on rising to face obstacles and seeing them as opportunities.

And, a panel of speakers from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Fabricators Association (ISFA), the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) presented information on fueling business growth.

The event also celebrated the success of key fabricators with Cosentino awarding more than $7 million in rebates to top performing partners.

On the heels of C.Next Fabricators, Cosentino hosted its third edition of its C.Next Designers Summit, which gathered nearly 300 designers and partners from across North America.

The one-of-a-kind experience brought together top and emerging designers, along with best-in-class brands and editors from Elle Décor, House Beautiful, and Veranda magazines.

Cosentino Group currently distributes its products and brands in more than 110 countries from its headquarters in Cantoria, Spain.