Cosentino began in southeastern Spain as a natural stone processor. Over five decades it evolved into the company behind Silestone quartz, Dekton ultra-compact surface, and one of the world's largest natural stone distribution networks — present in over 110 countries.
Francisco Martínez Cosentino founds the company in Cantoria, Andalucía — a region known for its marble and limestone deposits. First operations focus on natural stone cutting and export.
Cosentino engineers the first Silestone engineered quartz surface — combining 93% natural quartz with polymer resins to achieve consistent color, low porosity, and food-safe surfaces. It disrupts the marble countertop market across Europe and North America.
Cosentino City Centers open in major design capitals — New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Singapore. The concept provides architects and designers direct access to full-slab displays and specification consultants.
After eight years of development, Dekton ultra-compact surface is released — a sintered mix of raw materials used in glass, porcelain, and quartz surfaces. It achieves zero porosity, Mohs 7 hardness, and outdoor UV stability in a single panel up to 320 × 144 cm.
Cosentino operates manufacturing, logistics, and showroom facilities across five continents. Annual production capacity exceeds eight million square meters of surface material. R&D investment is approximately 3% of annual revenue — focused on sustainability, new material families, and digital fabrication.
Every surface collection is developed with designers, not just engineers. Texture, translucency, and edge behavior are tested against aesthetic specifications before release.
Claims are substantiated by third-party testing. Dekton and Silestone carry ISO, NSF, GREENGUARD, and DIN certifications across all relevant performance categories.
100% renewable electricity in core production. Zero-discharge water management. GREENGUARD Gold certification across the Dekton and Silestone ranges. LEED-contributing material credits documented for each product line.
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