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A CUT ABOVE THE REST Savema SpA specialises in the processing of marble, granite and other natural stones for large-scale architectural projects and as semi-finished products (slabs). Mr Bosetti and Mr Panesi, commercial directors for finished and semi-finished products respectively, explain to Barbara Rossi why their company is a cut above the rest.
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et up in 1975, Savema SpA is based in Pietrasanta, near the Tuscan town of Carrara, an area renowned all over the world for its marble. “What really makes us different from our competitors is the mix that we can offer. In fact, while we are very much at the cutting edge in terms of stone processing technologies and equipment – the technology used today to quarry, slab, cut to size, shape and finish the
stone is almost totally computerised - we also feature highly in terms of artisan know-how, handed down from generation to generation,” Mr Bosetti explains. “This is a sector where the human element is still extremely important, especially in terms of knowledge, and our staff members are invaluable in this respect. They are really experts in quarries all over the world with which Savema has set up a network for blocks and slabs procurement, and are dedi-
cated to scouting and selecting the right raw materials for each architectural project, where a mix of materials – originating in different countries – is usually utilised. Currently, either directly or through group companies, we have set up offices for block or slab procurement in Vitoria (Brazil), Bangalore (India) and Xiamen (China). Despite the fact that there are companies producing marble, granite and stone pieces all over the world, the true centre of this
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