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Cosentino's origins date back to a small town in southern Spain called Macael and a modest family-owned marble manufacturing company founded by Italian immigrants in 1945. The founders of this small workshop were Eduardo Cosentino and Eduarda Justo. Little did they know that this would be the seed of the multinational company we know today.
Workshop in Macael and Eduardo Martínez Cosentino 1945
Town of Macael
Over the years, new machinery was introduced for marble processing: sawing looms, waterjet cutting discs, decanters, and more. Production was increasing and predominantly destined to Catalonia, where commercial work was taking place.
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Thanks to hard work and the expansion of the business, in 1965 the first marble quarry in Macael was purchased, called "Perro Muerto", which, due to the difficulties of the times, led to the first bankruptcy of the business.
"Perro Muerto" Quarry, Macael
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The family’s economic recovery prompted the purchase of a second quarry, “La de los Hoyos,” which was crucial for the growth of the company and the integration of the sons into the family business.
"La de Los Hoyos" Quarry
The second generation consisted of sons Eduardo, Francisco and Pepe, who founded Mármoles Cosentino S.A., the parent company of Cosentino S.A. with a staff of 17 workers. They moved to a new 40,000 m² facility in the municipality of Cantoria, where the company's headquarters are still located today.
Warehouse in Cantoria
The industry is very active; Mármoles Tranco joins the business and a period of great technological innovation begins, adding value to the product, both in terms of cutting and polishing. The river water jet diamond cutting machine is introduced for the first time.
Cutting Loom
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Marmolstone is ahead of the market
But perseverance paid off and in 1991 they found the key: Silestone. A new surface made from minerals and pigments that was far from natural stone and brought something revolutionary to the kitchen for the first time: color.
This material was designed for various applications, but when it was presented at the Expo-Piedra (Seville) and Cevisama (Valencia) trade fairs, it was hailed by professionals as a revolution in the kitchen world, allowing for more open and colorful spaces with functional design countertops.
The company began the relentless task of innovating in an industry that was well known and established in the region. They did not want to follow the status quo - it was time to create something new. This obsession led them to 3 bankruptcies, one of them a result of the failed manufacturing of a new material: Marmolstone.
Launch of the first in-house manufactured material: Marmolstone. A complex product that led to bankruptcy, although less than a year later the company recovered and launched a new and improved version: Silestone®
How to raise an empire after failing three times.
Francisco M. Cosentino, Actualidad Económica
Silestone® – a revolution in the kitchen world
1992 was a key year for the company, thanks to its participation in the Seville International Exhibition (Expo 92), with Macael white marble in the auditorium and Silestone® in the Andalusia and United Arab Emirates pavilions. Silestone® was also the material of choice for the interior cladding of the Collserola Tower at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics.
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As a result of the merger between Mármoles Cosentino, S.A. and Cosentino Stone, S.A.
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International expansion begins with the opening of the first branch: Cosentino North America. Thanks to the success of the Silestone® product in several European countries, Israel, Canada and the USA, there was a constant export activity, which led to the creation of the first international subsidiary.
Based in the Netherlands, it has been the driving force behind the creation of business units in Scandinavia, Central Europe and some Eastern European countries.
The opening of the Brazilian branch is the start of the company’s expansion in Latin America. Exploratory work begins on a future granite processing plant that would lead to the creation of the subsidiary company Latina de Vitória. Countertop manufacturing workshops were opened in several South American cities.
A workshop is opened in London, Stone System London, and a Cosentino Center warehouse is opened near the British capital.
International expansion begins with the opening of the first branch: Cosentino North America. Thanks to the success of the Silestone® product in several European countries, Israel, Canada and the USA, there was a constant export activity, which led to the creation of the first international subsidiary.
Based in the Netherlands, it has been the driving force behind the creation of business units in Scandinavia, Central Europe and some Eastern European countries.
The opening of the Brazilian branch is the start of the company’s expansion in Latin America. Exploratory work begins on a future granite processing plant that would lead to the creation of the subsidiary company Latina de Vitória. Countertop manufacturing workshops were opened in several South American cities.
A workshop is opened in London, Stone System London, and a Cosentino Center warehouse is opened near the British capital.
Antibacterial protection is introduced within the Silestone® brand. It is an additive that is incorporated in the early stages of manufacturing, so it is part of the whole material, not just the surface layer.
Spot Silestone® anti-bacterial protection
Time`s Top
October 11, 2004 In the article “Visions of Tomorrow” published in Time Magazine, Silestone® is named as one of the most revolutionary inventions of the new century, thanks to its anti-bacterial properties for worktops.
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Time`s Top
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Silestone®, first Spanish brand at the Super Bowl
Cosentino becomes the first Spanish company to advertise in the Super Bowl, with a 30-second spot starring former NBA player Dennis Rodman.
Andrés Velencoso, Paz Vega
Silestone Be Unique
Goya Toledo
Silestone Be Unique
Fernando Alonso
Silestone Platinum Series
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The first production line adapted to the Jumbo format (3,250 x 1,590 mm) is introduced, with the aim of maximizing the use of the material for kitchen islands and worktops.
Almacén con tablas de formato Jumbo 1,33 x 3,04
Inauguration of USA subsidiary 2005
The headquarters remain in Houston and Eduardo Martínez-Cosentino Alfonso becomes CEO of this company at age 28.
Cosentino wins
Golden Lion award
Cosentino wins the Golden Lion award at the Cannes Film Festival for its spot “Beyond Everything.”
Innovation is an intrinsic part of Cosentino's DNA, and there is no greater proof than the investment and effort put into the 2013 launch of a new ultracompact surface that breaks the mold of architcture and design: Dekton. Due to its technical properties, Cosentino paves the way to new applications, large indoor and outdoor projects, and more.
Prince Felipe inaugurates the Dekton plant that was announced at the Construmar trade fair in Barcelona.
The Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism, José Manuel Soria, the President of the Junta de Andalucía, José Antonio Griñán and Francisco Cosentino accompany the Prince of Asturias on his visit to the Cantoria Industrial Park.
Sydney pilots the first Cosentino City, an immersive showroom experience intended to become a meeting place for designers and architects.
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It is named after Eduarda Justo Ortiz, an example of leadership, entrepreneurship and social commitment. It was created with the aim of contributing to the economic, social, educational and cultural development of the province of Almería. The seminar “Leaders of the Future” is one of its flagship initiatives.
Thanks to the opening of its branch in South Africa, Cosentino is present on four continents.
May 7, 2016 Francisco Martínez-Cosentino Justo receives the Gold Medal for Merit at Work from the then Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy.
Gold Award for Merit for Work handed over by Rajoy. May 7, 2016.
Cosentino receives the Spanish National Innovation Award, with a mention for Internationalization, from their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia, in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid).
Delivered by the King and Queen, in Alcalá de Henares. February 6, 2017
Cindy Crawford
Silestone Ethereal
Rafa Nadal
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In 2019, Cosentino receives Zero Carbon Footprint certification for all Dekton® products, demonstrating its commitment in relation to SDG 13: Climate action This makes it the first surface that is carbon neutral from creation to end-of-life.
In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, the Cosentino Group created almost 700 new jobs, more than 350 of them in Spain.
Inauguration of the Cosentino Group’s waste treatment and recovery plant (CoMA), created to provide the most efficient and sustainable solution for the management of waste generated at the Cantoria industrial plant.
A new high-performance blend of premium minerals and recycled materials is launched, produced through a more sustainable manufacturing process using 100% recycled water and 100% renewable electric energy.
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100% Renewable Electric Energy
0% Discharge of water into rivers and seas
99% Recycled water
Minimum 20% recycled materials
Less than 50% Crystalline Silica
HybriQ+ Technology®
La última superficie mineral híbrida
Silestone® by Cosentino introduces the first carbon-neutral collection in the quartz surface and engineered stone industry, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
November 7, 2022 With a total investment of €14 million, the plant has a peak output of 20 MW and generates around 34,000 MWh per year, which represents around 20% of the annual electricity consumption of the Cosentino Industrial Park.
Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, Regional Minister of Sustainability, Environment and Blue Economy of the Regional Government of Andalusia; the Deputy Regional Minister, Sergio Arjona Jiménez; Aránzazu Martín, Regional Government Delegate in Almería; and Manuel de la Torre and Guillermo Casquet, Territorial Delegates of Sustainability and Economy, were received and accompanied by Francisco Martínez-Cosentino Justo, President of Grupo Cosentino; Álvaro de la Haza, Executive Vice President and General Secretary; and Antonio Urdiales, Environment Director.
The opening of Cosentino City Tokyo brings the total number of showrooms worldwide to 23, reinforcing the company’s commitment to a business model that is closer to professionals and users. Cosentino City Málaga and Cosentino City Washington DC opened their doors at the end of 2022, and in 2023 similar spaces will open in cities such as Lisbon, Porto, Vancouver, Boston, Istanbul, Antwerp, Melbourne, Alicante and São Paulo.
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Francisco Martínez-Cosentino receives this award, which is presented annually by the Círculo de Empresarios, Círculo de Economía and Círculo de Empresarios Vascos under the patronage of the Royal Family. The panel’s decision is based on his contribution to Spain’s economic and social development over decades of effort and work.
His Majesty the King presents Paco Cosentino on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Advances in Dekton® formulation and manufacturing processes mean that all the waste we produce during manufacturing can be recycled back into the production process, resulting in zero waste.
Dekton® Zero Waste
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