Cosentino Unveils First U.S. Based 'COSENTINO CENTER' in Anaheim, CA

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosentino (www.cosentinonorthamerica.com), the global leader in natural stone, quartz, and recycled surfacing, announces it will launch its first COSENTINO CENTER in North America in Anaheim, CA.  Officially opening with a reception for industry leaders on Wednesday, September 15th, the new Anaheim center aims to enhance both the trade and consumer experience, and marks the launch of a greater plan to significantly expand Cosentino's presence in the U.S. market over the next year.

The COSENTINO CENTER concept is already a proven and essential fixture in Europe, where Cosentino has its global headquarters.  More than a showroom, the COSENTINO CENTER is designed to support, promote, and educate trade professionals by integrating distribution facilities, exhibition areas, workspaces for designers to bring clients, classrooms for continuing education, and fully functioning kitchens and event space for demonstrations. The centers create a unique interactive environment for architects, designers, distributors, and fabricators to view the latest products and design trends, attend educational workshops, hear from visiting expert speakers, and receive training and on new production techniques and innovations.

"We are thrilled to be introducing the COSENTINO CENTER to the U.S. market by unveiling the first in Anaheim, CA," says Lorenzo Marquez, VP of Marketing for Cosentino. "This is the next evolution of the Cosentino brand, offering a new take on the showroom experience, design innovation and demonstration," he adds.

The first COSENTINO CENTER is located in central Anaheim, CA, a region known for its rich history in the natural stone industry, and only twenty-minutes drive from downtown Los Angeles.  The facility includes over 50,000 square feet of warehouse space and distribution center and a state-of-the-art showroom.  Visitors to the Anaheim COSENTINO CENTER will be able to explore and engage in all aspects of the kitchen & bath experience — from material and color section to specification and fabrication.  It will include a comprehensive showcase of the full portfolio of Cosentino brands, including: Silestone Natural Quartz; ECO by Cosentino recycled surfaces; SenSa® Granite; Scalea Natural Stone; Marlique™ Marble; MURO™ Mosaics; and the Prexury™ Collection, a semi-precious stone line handmade by expert craftsmen.

The launch of the Anaheim COSENTINO CENTER is an important move for Cosentino Group and marks the start of larger plans to significantly expand its presence in the U.S. in the next 12 months.  To meet increasing demand for its products, Cosentino will open COSENTINO CENTERS in Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Atlanta, GA, before the end of the year, with further plans to expand its distribution in Florida, California, Ohio, and New York in 2011.

"As Cosentino's presence continues to grow in North America, it's imperative to provide the resources and support that architects and designers need to grow their businesses and be successful," said Lorenzo Marquez, VP of Marketing for Cosentino. "That goal is the guiding vision behind the COSENTINO CENTER concept.  This first opening demonstrates Cosentino's commitment to the industry professionals who use our materials and to the craft and industry as a whole," he adds.

The grand opening of the Anaheim COSENTINO CENTER will take place on Wednesday, September 15th at 7:00pm.  For this milestone occasion, members of the Cosentino Group will cater to more than 300 architects, designers, fabricators, and industry leaders.  The reception will include a live cooking demonstration by Chakall, one of Spain's up-and-coming star chefs, fine wines from Spain, and live performances by aerial acrobats.

The Anaheim COSENTINO CENTER is located at 611 East Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92805.  It is open to trade professionals and consumers from Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm or by appointment.  Phone: 714-520-4100.

About Cosentino Group:

Cosentino Group, a worldwide leader in the distribution of natural stone, quartz surfaces and recycled surfaces, now has a presence in 50 countries and has six factories, 14 quarries, 17 fabricating factories and more than 2,100 employees all over the world.  With 11 manufacturing lines, Cosentino is the largest manufacturer of natural quartz surfaces in the world. The company covers the entire process of producing natural stone products including quarrying, manufacturing, fabricating, and installing surfaces, such as kitchen and bathroom countertops, wall cladding and many other applications. In 2008, Cosentino received ISO 14001 Certification for its environmental management, measurement, evaluation, and auditing practices.  The multinational group is present with branches in 15 countries: Cosentino HQ in Spain, Cosentino North America (U.S. and Canada), Cosentino The Netherlands, Cosentino Belgium, Cosentino UK, Cosentino Ireland, Cosentino Deutschland, Cosentino Austria, Cosentino Scandinavia, Cosentino Swiss, Cosentino Portugal, Cosentino Italia, Cosentino France, Cosentino Latina Vitoria (Brazil). The Cosentino Group family of brands include: Silestone Natural Quartz with built-in antimicrobial protection; ECO by Cosentino™, an eco-friendly line of surface material made of 75% recycled post-consumer and post-industrial content; SenSa® Granite with SenGuard® offering a 15-year warranty against staining; Scalea Natural Stone, which includes marble, travertine and soapstone; Marlique™ Marble, enhanced marble for vanities; MURO™ Mosaics, pre-meshed tiles made with recycled Silestone; and the Prexury™ Collection, a semi-precious stone line handmade by expert craftsmen. For more information, visit www.cosentinonorthamerica.com.

SOURCE Cosentino North America