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Cosentino Group

Cosentino Group

SECTOR: Construction, Infrastructure and Real Estate / Trade and Retail / Industry, Manufacturing and Chemicals

Registered Global Reach

EstoniaIcelandFinlandLatviaNew ZealandOceaniaMexicoUnited KingdomNorwayItalyEastern AsiaUnited StatesDenmarkto CanadaMexico+6 more

History of International Operations

Date	Operation Summary	Key Figures / Investment	Destination Country
2023-01-04	The Cosentino Group has obtained a 'B' rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) sustainability ranking, being the only company in its sector to achieve this recognition for its commitment to decarbonization and environmental transparency. Read News
2021-03-23	Cosentino Group appoints Álvaro González as the new Vice President of Asia Pacific (APAC) to lead the growth strategy, business development, operations, marketing and distribution in the region, with Singapore as its headquarters. Read News		East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Singapore
2018-02-12	The Cosentino Group has opened its first "Cosentino Center" in Johannesburg, South Africa, consolidating its presence on five continents. This 3.200m² center, with a capacity for 10.000 boards, aims to be a driver of growth on the African continent. Read News	3.200m2 of surface area; capacity for 10.000 boards; more than 100 "Cosentino Centers" worldwide.	South Africa
2017-09-01	The Cosentino Group has opened a new Cosentino Center in Helsinki, Finland, completing its distribution network in Scandinavia and the Baltic region. This expansion strengthens its presence with four centers and represents an investment of nearly €3 million in the region. Read News	Total recent investment in the region: almost €3 million. 52 employees in Scandinavia. 2017 sales forecast in Scandinavia: over €20 million.	Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
2017-03-31	The Cosentino Group is expanding its sales and distribution network in North America, opening new "Centers" and "Cosentino City" locations in the US and Canada. It will also relocate the headquarters of its North American subsidiary to Miami to optimize market management. Read News	The company has more than 40 "Centers," 3 "Cosentino City" stores, and 2 distribution hubs in North America. This market represents 55% of the group's total sales and employs more than 1.200 people.	United States, Canada
2016-11-17	Grupo Cosentino was awarded the 2016 Envision Award by the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) of the USA for its innovative Dekton® slab format, in a ceremony held in Cancun, Mexico. Read News		United States Mexico
2016-11-17	The Cosentino Group has opened a new center in Auckland, New Zealand, with an investment of €1.3 million. The company is strengthening its presence in Oceania, including new openings in Australia, expanding its deployment model with its own assets. Read News	Investment of €1.3 million in Auckland. More than 50 employees in Oceania. Network in Australia: 5 Centers, 1 Cosentino City, 1 Logistics Operator.	New Zealand, Australia
2016-09-28	The Cosentino Group is strengthening its presence in the UK with the opening of a new showroom, called “City”, in the Clerkenwell neighborhood of London. This space, spanning over 200 square meters, aims to bring the company closer to architects and designers. Read News	More than 200 m2 of surface area	United Kingdom
2016-06-20	The Cosentino Group opened three new Cosentino Centers in the U.S. during the first half of 2016, bringing its total to 39 in North America. The company plans further openings of City Centers in Canada and the U.S., further solidifying its market leadership. Read News	39 Cosentino Centers in North America (35 in the US, 4 in Canada). The North American market represents 55% of the group's total sales. The company expects to have over 1.200 employees in the US and Canada by the end of the year.	United States, Canada
2016-06-17	The Cosentino Group, a Spanish construction materials company, exports 90% of its production, benefiting from EU trade agreements. In Mexico, where it established operations in 2007, it has achieved 20% growth in the last five years thanks to the elimination of tariffs. Read News	It exports more than 90% of its production. It has more than 3.500 employees. The Mexican market represents 2% of sales, with a growth of 20% in the last 5 years.	Mexico
2016-02-29	Grupo Cosentino is sponsoring the fifth edition of the "MadeinSpain" conference series in the United States during 2016, with the aim of promoting Spanish architecture and professionals internationally in cities such as Houston, New York and Miami. Read News		United States
2015-12-18	The Cosentino Group closes 2015 with a strong international expansion, opening more than 10 Cosentino Centers and 2 Cosentino City in New York and Milan, in addition to integrating a Canadian distributor, exceeding 100 global installations. Read News	Estimated turnover of 715 million euros in 2015 (20% growth), more than 100 international logistics and commercial facilities, 3.300 global employees.	Canada, United States, Italy
2015-12-08	The Cosentino Group has acquired the distribution assets of Maple Terrazzo Inc. in Canada for 10,3 million euros, strengthening its presence with the addition of a new Center and showroom in Toronto, and planning further openings. Read News	Acquisition for €10,3 million. Total investment in Canada amounts to almost €20 million. Projected to have 85 employees and double sales by 2018.	to Canada