The "Olympics" of the global stone industry—the Marmomac, the International Stone Exhibition in Verona, Italy—will take place soon. September 23–26, 2025 The exhibition has made a stunning debut at the Verona Exhibition Center! Dubbed "the global pilgrimage site for stone design" by *Stone+tec* magazine, this event isn’t just a benchmark for cutting-edge craftsmanship—it’s also the ultimate stage for Chinese companies to showcase "Made in China" excellence to the world.

The three trade show "nuclear weapons" for conquering global markets

The Davos Forum of the stone industry Bringing together top brands like Ferrari Stone and Antolini, the 2024 exhibition attracted 68,000 professional visitors from 128 countries. Data shows that Chinese exhibitors saw a 300% increase in their chances of connecting with purchasing departments of luxury brands such as LV and Hermès for stone products, while the previous edition resulted in intended procurement deals worth over €1.5 billion on-site.

The Temple of Craft Innovation From nanoscale surface treatments to laser engraving technology, the exhibition’s specially curated "Master Workshop" brings together top artisans from around the globe. In 2025, the event will debut the "Stone Metaverse Zone," offering Chinese companies an exclusive platform to showcase innovative solutions that blend digital stone technologies with VR-based spatial design.

The birthplace of design trends In collaboration with Milan Design Week, Chinese exhibitors previously showcased a "Stone Meets Haute Couture" crossover show at past exhibitions, successfully gaining entry into Prada's flagship store as a stone supplier—and generating a brand premium of €23 million from that single event.

China's cutting-edge, wall-penetrating technological marvel

At Verona's Arena, Chinese companies are rewriting the rules of the industry with these groundbreaking innovations:

Super Materials Lab China has developed cutting-edge new materials such as 0.5mm ultra-thin flexible stone and self-healing marble, with performance metrics already surpassing those of traditional Italian products. According to testing reports from the Polytechnic University of Milan, China’s innovative stone materials lead industry standards by an impressive 47% in terms of flexural strength.

The Digital Craftsmen Revolution Leveraging Industry 4.0 smart production lines, the process can now be completed in just 72 hours for intricate Baroque-style carvings—compared to the 3-week timeline typically required by Italian workshops. Meanwhile, an "AI Stone Restoration Robot" showcased by a Shandong-based company has already been deployed in the restoration project of Rome’s Pantheon.

Sustainability Solutions Expert The world’s first "CO2-mineralization stone" technology can solidify 85 kg of CO2 per square meter and has earned EU EcoLabel certification. At the 2024 trade show, this groundbreaking technology sparked a buying frenzy among luxury brands like LVMH Group.

The 2025 Verona Exhibition will witness the stunning transformation of China's stone industry. This is not only a treasure trove of business opportunities but also the perfect stage for Chinese brands to prove to the world that "Eastern craftsmanship" can redefine industry standards. As global top-tier buyers stroll through Verona’s exhibition halls under the September sunshine, the innovative booths of Chinese companies are sure to become the most dazzling highlight of the event.