Enterprise Florida Honors Cosentino with Job Creator Award
On September 12, 2018, Enterprise Florida recognized Cosentino, the global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for design and architecture, with a Job Creator Award. Since relocating its Americas operations to Coral Gables in 2017, the multi-billion-dollar Spanish brand has brought over 200 jobs to the state and reported 20 percent growth in revenue over last year. Cosentino was one of four companies celebrated at the quarterly board meeting; Massimo Ballucchi, Marketing Director of Cosentino North America, accepted the award from Miami’s Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez Cantera and Mayor Francis Suarez.
“Establishing the Americas headquarters for Cosentino Group in Miami has been one of the most important milestones for our continued growth and expansion,” says Eduardo Cosentino, president of Cosentino North America and Executive Vice President of Global Sales. “Our presence in Miami has played an integral role in the tremendous growth our company has seen in the past year, and we look forward to growing our team in Miami as the success continues.”
About Cosentino Group
Cosentino Group is a global, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for architecture and design. As a leading company, Cosentino imagines and anticipates together with its customers and partners design solutions that offer value and inspiration to peoples’ lives. This goal is made possible by pioneering brands that are leaders in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton®, and Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces create unique designs for the home and public spaces.
The group bases its development on international expansion, an innovative research and development program, respect for the environment and sustainability, and its ongoing corporate commitment to society and the local communities where it operates, education, equality and health & safety.
Cosentino Group currently distributes its products and brands in more than 80 countries from its headquarters in Almeria, Spain. Currently Cosentino is present in 32 countries with its own assets in 29 of them. The group has seven factories (six in Almeria and one in Brazil), one intelligent logistics platform in Spain and more than 120 commercial and business units throughout the world. More than 90% of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets.
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