Cutting edge Quarried and own-brand marble For centuries, Macael marble, one of the Cosentino’s business model is based ultra-compact surface used in façades and world’s most sought-after marbles, has onthe development of its own brands, other outdoor applications. been quarried in the Sierra de Filabres which has positioned it as a leader in re- Sensa by Cosentino®, meanwhile, is mountains in Almería. The history of spective sectors. Silestone®, Dekton® and a granite and quartz brand with stain pro- this commercial activity dates back to the Sensa by Cosentino® are the company’s tection. Production takes place in Brazil, Phoenicians, when this marble was highly most iconic products, the result of the at the group’s only factory outside Spain. prized for its strength and purity. Over group’s advanced technology and R&D time, this material became established as programme. From Almería to the world a symbol of quality, and it can be found In 1990, Cosentino launched the first Today, the company distributes its brands in iconic Spanish architectural landmarks plant manufacturing Silestone®, which in 120 markets from its headquarters, such as the Royal Paalcein arid, teMd h is widely used for kitchen worktops. The while its commercial network consists of Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque in second product type arrived in 2013 41 showrooms located in cities including Córdoba. Today, Cosentino preservesthe when Cosentino launched Dekton®, an New York, Dubai, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo legacy Macael marble. and Mexico City. A family business The group also has four logistics hubs located in the United States and Australia; The company has transformed traditional twelve surface processing centres and a craftsmanship into a global industry, but smart logistics centre in Almería, located it retains its essence as a family business. in an industrialpark covering an area of Cosentino’s origins date back to 1940, when four million square metres. Eduardo Martínez Cosentino and Eduarda Cosentino has positioned itself in the Justo, the first generation of the founding kitchen sector, although in recent years it family, began quarrying marble in Macael. has also set its sightson onqueingthc r e In the 1980s, the company took a leap for- bathroom sector with the launch of the ward under the leadership of Francisco and C-Bath brand. Cosentino’s international Eduardo Martínez-Cosentino, later joined DNA is also reflected in its turnover, 92% of by their brother José, when they consoli- which is generated abroad. The company’s dated the company’s position in Almería workforce numbers more than 6,000 em- and opened its first depot in Barcelona. ployees, most of whom are based in Spain. 14