Centrorochas Strengthens Presence in a Key Hub of Brazil’s Natural Stone Industry

With the goal of strengthening ties with its members and reinforcing its institutional presence within the northern Espírito Santo industrial cluster, Centrorochas conducted a strategic agenda on May 14 in Barra de São Francisco, one of Brazil’s leading natural stone production hubs.

The region accounts for approximately 15% of Espírito Santo’s exports in the sector and has established itself as one of Brazil’s leading granite-producing hubs, especially recognized for commercially important materials, particularly black, yellow, and white granites. Espírito Santo, in turn, accounts for around 80% of Brazilian exports from the sector.

Throughout the agenda, Centrorochas presented companies in the region with an overview of the association’s main initiatives, including international promotion efforts, business and industry diplomacy actions in the United States, progress on the Sectoral EPD Project (Environmental Product Declaration), and initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the Brazilian natural stone industry in the global market.

The program also highlighted upcoming opportunities scheduled for the coming months, such as the opening of registrations for the Cachoeiro Stone Fair Business Roundtable, set to take place in August, and participation in the It’s Natural Pavilion at Marmomac Italy, the industry’s leading international trade fair, scheduled for September in Verona. Both initiatives are carried out through the sectoral project It’s Natural – Brazilian Natural Stone, developed by Centrorochas in partnership with ApexBrasil.

“More than an institutional visit, this agenda reinforced the association’s commitment to maintaining close dialogue with companies and closely following the reality of the production hubs that drive the strength and competitiveness of the Brazilian natural stone industry,” said Giovanni Francischetto, Superintendent of Centrorochas, who was accompanied by market relations representatives Estephan Lorencini and Mariana Santana.

Companies interested in learning more about Centrorochas’ initiatives, opportunities planned for 2026, or in scheduling a visit from the association’s market relations team may contact centro@centrorochas.org.br or call +55 27 99983-5125 (Mariana Santana – Market Relations).