Gulf Stone bags order

24/10/2012 12:13 AST

Six leading Omani companies recently participated at Italy's famous Marmomacc Exhibition -" Europe's leading trade fair in the stone and design sector -" held in Verona.

With over 1,500 exhibitors drawn from more than 50 countries, Marmomacc is considered by many in the building trade as the essential business exhibition for international producers, designers and decision makers seeking success in an increasingly specialist marble and stone market.

Following on from their participation at Marmomacc, Gulf Stone Company has signed an order with a British company to supply 11 containers of marble, a deal worth $500,000. Mr Raghu of Gulf Stone said that following their presence at Marmomacc, the company has received significant interest from buyers in Algeria, Libya, Italy and Jamaica.

Six Omani participants

Commenting on Gulf Stone's success, Nasima Al Balushi, director-general, Export Development Directorate at the Public Authority for Investment Promotion & Export Development (Paiped) said: "Marmomacc is without doubt Europe's premier stone industry event where fabricators, installers and distributors experience everything from natural stone extracted from quarries around the world, to the most technologically advanced fabricating machinery to the beautifully finished product.

"Paiped is delighted to have helped six leading Omani marble companies participate in Verona and everyone in the export directorate team is delighted to see Gulf Stone benefitting from this prestigious event.

"All that hard work is beginning to pay dividends. Indeed, this clearly indicates the true value and importance of exhibiting at international trade shows. Hopefully, Gulf Stone's success will encourage other Omani manufacturers to consider marketing their products overseas.-?

Times of Oman