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Cosentino, one of the world's leading stone manufacturers, is redefining the industry with its unwavering commitment to sustainable surfaces; and their flagship product, Dekton® by Cosentino, is a carbon-neutral marvel leading the charge. We sat down with Itay Shimony, Cosentino's Oceania VP, to discuss the brand's commitment to innovation, achieving success through values.
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Cosentino isn't just one of the world’s biggest stone manufacturers – it's a company where family values and sustainability guide every innovation. As a direct result of this ethos, the carbon-neutral Dekton® by Cosentino certainly set the standard, proving that doing the right thing can yield groundbreaking ingenuity.
Think of Cosentino, and images of Dekton's alluring beauty immediately spring to mind. A masterpiece of sustainable design and the only carbon-neutral product in its category, this revolutionary surface might just be Cosentino's most consequential achievement. “It’s impossible to understand Dekton® without understanding Cosentino,” says Itay Shimony, Cosentino’s Vice President of Oceania.
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