Seminario di "Avvio al Lavoro" The role of the geologist in the dimension stone industry: from the testing laboratory to the company in the natural stone sector

Relatore: Dott.ssa Geol. Mariachiara Zaffani - (Quality, R&D, susteinability) - Nikolaus Bagnara SpA | Martedì 4 Marzo 2025 | ore 16,30 - Aula Arduino

04.03.2025

Geologist in the dimension stone sector are urgently needed! The natural stone market is changing: the technological development allows natural stone to be used in previously unthinkable ways, furthermore an ever‐increasing number of different lithotypes are introduced onto the market every year. As a consequence, the knowledge of the composition, structure, durability, safety and performance of these new natural stone products become essential. The geologist is the professional figure capable of responding to these new needs of th market.
The role of the geologist in the dimension stone industry can be expressed in various ways: I will illustrate my experience in this sector, in particular within a testing laboratory and a natural stone company, emphasizing the training necessary to fill this role and bringing some examples of case studies and work experiences.