The history and development of quartz, the new star in the decorative stone field, is equally fascinating.
The origin of quartz stone can be traced back to Italy in 1984. At that time, the Italian Thyton company, with its proprietary technology, successfully developed a quartz crystal of more than 93%, together with 7% of resin and trace elements in vacuum conditions under high pressure and become a large-size plate, initially known as "Thyton stone". The birth of this innovative product marks the official opening of the quartz stone era.
With the global spread of quartz stone production technology, this new material has quickly become a popular trend in the decorative field. According to statistics, as of 2007, the world has 14 countries and regions of the 28 quartz stone production line into operation, the market size from 1984 tens of thousands of dollars soared to 3 billion U.S. dollars a year, the speed of development is remarkable. And the activation of the Chinese market, but also for this rapid development momentum injected a strong impetus.
In terms of application areas, quartz stone was initially mainly used in cabinet countertops, furniture countertops and laboratory benches, which require high surface quality. However, with the continuous development of the economy and the maturity of the market, the application of quartz stone has gradually expanded to the floor, wall, furniture and other areas. In large hotels, luxury homes, landmark buildings and other high-end places, quartz stone is gradually becoming an alternative to natural stone, showing its unique charm and a wide range of application prospects.
Today, the customers who use quartz stone are also changing. From traditional wholesalers to real estate development companies to architectural decoration companies, more and more people are joining the quartz stone consumption trend. This trend not only promotes the further development of the quartz stone market, but also brings new opportunities for the whole decoration industryand challenges.
Quartz stone from its origins in Italy to become a global decorative new star of the magnificent metamorphosis, fully demonstrated its unique charm and a wide range of application prospects. In the future, with the continuous progress of technology and the further expansion of the market, quartzite is expected to play a greater role in more areas to create a better living environment for people.