Why Istanbul Natural Stone?

1. Istanbul has direct flights to over 300 cities in the world and “Hosted Buyer Program” of the fair allows the exhibitors meet hundreds of important buyers during the fair.

2. Turkey is second fastest growing economies in the world, with its 8,5 % growth rate in 2011 after China, the expected growth rate in 2012 is 4 %
Istanbul is the financial capital of Turkey.
3. 12 billion USD of annual investment is made on Shopping Centers, Airports, Luxury Properties, Hotels, Universities, Private Hospitals Congress Centers in Turkey, creating an an appealing business environment for marbles.

4. The business relations with new rising markets like Iraq, C.I.S Countries, Gulf and African countries positions Turkey as a unique promising country.

5. Elimination of visa requirements with an increasing number of countries such as make Istanbul trade shows preferrable for Middle Eastern buyers.

Exhibitor Product Groups:

Natural Stones, Marble, Granite, Travertine, Mosaic, Internal Wall Coating and Siding, Natural Stones, Slate Stones, Onyx, Rough Blocks, Plywood Products, Plywood Flooring and Coating, Blocks (Stone, Marble, Granite), Decorative Products, Natural Stone Processing Technologies and Equipment, Marble Machines, Block Cutting Machines, Polishing Machines, Cranes, Compressors, Saws, Abrasives, Furnace Equipments, Kiln Drying Systems, Grinding Machines, Drainage Systems, Diamonds, Compressors, Hydraulic Systems, Heavy Machinery and Equipments, Generators, Packaging Systems, Adhesives, Chemicals, Automatic Equipments, Engines, Electrical Home Appliances, Computer-Aided Technologies.

Visitor Profile:

Individual, Architects, Interior Architects, Designers, Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Mining Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Purchase Managers, Technical Staff, Marble Implementers, Academicians, Students, Press, Other, Corporate, Construction and Contracting Companies, Project Management and Consulting Firms, Building Audit Companies, Architects' Offices, Construction Markets, Building Material Wholesalers/Retailers and Distributors, Construction Machine Dealers and Wholesalers, Mining and Natural Stone Companies, Shopping Malls and Business Centers, Municipalities and Public Enterprises, Military Institutions, Health Institutions and Hospitals, Educational Institutions and Universities.