Natural stone technologies were introduced at Marble İzmir
Natural Stone Technologies Introduced at Marble İzmir
Million-Dollar Sales in the Machinery Sector!
The heart of the global natural stone trade, Marble İzmir Fair, attracted attention with its machinery section, where cutting-edge technology products were showcased. Nearly 500 machines were exhibited, with prices ranging from $5,000 to $500,000, attracting buyers from around the world. Representatives of the machinery sector, who achieved million-dollar sales, stated that the business partnerships established at the fair would continue to drive sales throughout the year.
Marble İzmir, one of the world's two largest natural stone fairs, doubled its success with the latest technology products, most of which were locally produced. All the machines representing technologies used in every stage of natural stone processing, from extraction to the end user, were sold at the fair. The marble machinery, construction equipment, and consumables exhibited in the outdoor area of Fuarizmir, as well as in Halls C and D, drew great interest from both local and international stone producers.
Products Sold for Prices Between $5,000 and $500,000
Companies participating in the machinery sector not only sold their exhibited products but also introduced their latest technological innovations, receiving orders for 2022. The showcased machines, with prices ranging from $5,000 to $500,000, found buyers. The fair, where nearly 500 machines were displayed, ended with all products being sold, bringing great satisfaction to technology manufacturers. Industry representatives emphasized that they secured export sales and formed new agreements.
Buyer: "These Machines Are What Add Value to Our Stone"
Highlighting the significance of machinery technologies for the recognition of the natural stone sector, İZFAŞ General Manager stated:
"Our fair is not just a marble and natural stone exhibition; it is also a machinery and technology fair. In our country, as valuable as this raw material is, its processing is equally important. What truly adds value to our stone is these machines. The machinery sector and the stone sector are naturally integrated, and so is our fair. For us, machinery is as valuable as block and processed stone. Without these machines and technologies, we wouldn't be able to maximize the efficiency of the natural stone that nature has gifted us. Therefore, the machinery sector belongs at Fuarizmir. This year, we made a great start. We allocated 60% of Hall C to companies producing marble machinery. We have already started preparing for the next fair."
"Marble İzmir is a Fair That Expands the Industry"
Expressing their satisfaction with participating in an indoor exhibition space this year, Dr. Ömer Soykasap, R&D and Foreign Trade Manager, stated:
"We manufacture and sell equipment used for extracting natural stone from quarries, as well as marble cutting machines. Our products are sold at prices ranging from $5,000 to $100,000. Our company is well recognized, and we have an existing customer portfolio abroad. The fair allows us to showcase innovations in our products and establish new business connections. We have the opportunity to interact with customers directly and gain new clients. Since we are tied to the marble sector, as the industry grows, so do we. Marble İzmir is a fair that expands the sector. The high number of visitors from both domestic and international markets has been very satisfying for us. We welcomed visitors from Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and several African countries, and we signed excellent agreements."
"We Sold All Our Machines"
Emphasizing that they use entirely local production technology, the company's General Manager, Hasan Demir, stated:
"We manufacture and sell equipment used in the processing of natural stone, marble, and granite. Our products are completely produced using domestic technology. We brought four machines to exhibit at the fair, and we successfully sold all of them. Additionally, we promoted our product range and received new orders. We hosted visitors from Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Georgia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria. The fair was very successful for us, and we are highly satisfied."
Sold for €340,000
Expressing their satisfaction with the heavy visitor traffic at their booth, Mechanical Engineer Burhan Efe stated:
"The industrial machine we exhibited at the fair was sold for €340,000. Apart from the engine and transmission, the machine is entirely locally manufactured. It is our own design and production. It is used in marble quarries and various mining industries for transporting large stones. Participation at the fair was strong, and we are pleased with the high turnout."
Sales & Marketing Specialist Uğur Çetin:
"Our machines start at $10,000 and go up to $300,000. The machine we exhibited at the fair is used for polishing block slabs. We have been participating in Marble İzmir for many years. We primarily produce local technology. The fair has been very busy overall, and we are extremely pleased with the participation and visitors."
Company General Manager Mustafa Karan:
"We manufacture marble and granite machines. We produce 27 different types of machines. We have been attending Marble İzmir for over 20 years. This year, we brought two machines to the fair, and both were sold. Our machines attracted significant interest. We had the opportunity to host visitors from many different countries. We are leaving Marble İzmir highly satisfied."