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| Stone+tec: Positive mood among exhibitors and visitors Stone+tec Nürnberg 2011, the International Trade Fair Natural Stone and Stoneprocessing Technology, took place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 22–25 June 2011 and left a completely favourable impression on the 700 exhibitors and some 26.000 trade visitors from 70 countries. The willingness to make new investments has grown noticeably following the crisis years. Following the past years of crisis with a distinct investment backlog, a spirit of optimism now prevails again in many places. The leaders among the 37 exhibiting nations at Stone+tec Nürnberg 2011 were Germany, the PR of China, Italy, Spain, Turkey and India. Besides the German Natural Stone Award and the Peter Parler Award, the established and renowned awards for outstanding achievements in architecture and craftsmanship, the highlights at Stone+tec Nürnberg included the newly launched "Stone+more" Innovation Award and the Student Day, which also celebrated its premiere. The Stone+more Award was presented in three different categories plus a Public Award chosen by the exhibition visitors. The Student Day offered students from schools of architecture the opportunity to listen to the interesting discussions of the "Baumeister Architektur Quartett" and obtain valuable ideas for their own future buildings at the presentation by Swiss star architect Max Dudler, the winner of the German Natural Stone Award 2011. The programme of lectures at Stone+tec Nürnberg 2011 was also more extensive than ever and covered a whole series of further events for specific target groups on topical issues like industrial safety, social criteria for quarrying and trading natural stone, professional laying of natural stone tiles, sustainability, CE marking and test standards, nanotechnology and industrial design. Due to other large events in the direct vicinity of the exhibition grounds and public holidays, Stone+tec Nürnberg 2011 took place later than usual. The next event in the cycle returns to the customary spot and will be held in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from Wednesday to Saturday, 29 May to 1 June 2013. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Exhibition News :: home page |