Cosentino’s Annual C.Next Fabricators & Installers Summit Brings Together Top Industry Innovators

Cosentino kicked off 2024 with C.Next Fabricators, which took place from January 30-February 3 at the Grand Velas in Los Cabos, Mexico. Now in  its 25th edition, C.Next Fabricators continues to be one of the most impactful stone, decoration and remodeling sector industry events – gathering nearly 500 individuals representing more than180 North American manufacturing and processing companies and top industry organizations.

To open the conference, Cosentino’s President & CEO, Francisco Martínez-Cosentino gave a speech thanking attendees and industry partners highlighting: “The last year has been everchanging, as the industry faced many new challenges. But that didn’t stop us from innovating new products. We are forward thinking and creating sustainable products has always been a core focus for our brand.” Martínez-Cosentino also spoke about how Cosentino would not be the company they are today without the fabricators and installers in attendance.

This year’s programming highlights included: discussions on sustainable product innovations – including developing new product categories for the new age - and how fabricators and designers work hand-in-hand with key Cosentino executives; a conversation with Eduardo Cosentino, CEO Cosentino Americas and EVP Global Sales, Cosentino and Pilar Cosentino, EVP Deputy Chairman, Cosentino on running a multigenerational business; supporting business through partnerships; success stories using Dekton from clients such as Lennar Homes; growing interior designer business with Latitude, exploring ways to expand your business with KG Stevens and Sullivan’s Stone Factory, among others.

Additional insights from keynote speaker Jeremy Poincenot, professional inspirational speaker and blind golf champion, on rising up to face obstacles and seeing them as opportunities; and a dynamic panel on fueling business growth from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and Natural Stone Institute.

The event also celebrated the success of key fabricators with Cosentino awarding more than $7 million in rebates to top performing partners.