Non -profit association of firms processing artificial stone
The Russian consumer became interested in artificial stone products not so long ago – 20 years ago, but the proposals market over the years has grown very much, and the number of companies that decided to engage in artificial stone processing annually increases, although they do not use milling machines of milling mills. The fragmentation of companies, the sufficient youth of the market and a large number of unresolved issues provoke serious problems that make relations between manufacturers, suppliers and customers of artificial stone products actually.
To solve these problems, as well as protect the rights of consumers, this year the largest companies processing artificial stone gathered in the northern capital-St. Petersburg. Unification of efforts will increase the popularity of artificial acrylic stone among potential buyers. In particular, this can be achieved by the development of unified technical conditions, and even GOST, after which it will be possible to begin to create a quality monitoring system, get state certificates for this type of goods. After all, the more confident the buyer is as products, the more willing he buys it.
The year of creation of the association of artificial stone handlers was not chosen by chance, this is due to Russia’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). Now, each player in the market has special requirements, and only competitive firms will be able to use the broad prospects that the World Trade Organization gives. Together, stone handlers will be able to create an effective strategy for the development of their business. Otherwise, foreign manufacturers and handlers of this innovative building material, whom Russian buyers are more interested in, choosing it for decoration not only public places, such as offices, bars, trading halls, but also personal housing, will have a clear advantage.