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Realignment of the sustainability initiative at BESCO Berliner Steincontor GmbH

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urban development

BESCO becomes a supporter of the Alliance for Development and Climate

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Natural stone has been one of the most sustainable building materials for thousands of years. With the CO₂ compensation of our logistics we make our belgrano® natural stones even more sustainable and support climate protection projects that contribute to the goals of the United Nations for sustainable development.

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BESCO at the Bernau Education and Study Fair 2024

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In September, two trainees and a dual-study student, together with their trainer, represented BESCO Berliner Steincontor GmbH at the Bernau Education and Study Fair held at the Paulus-Praetorius-Gymnasium near Berlin.

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BESCO trainee Matti completes internship in Malta

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Matti Mieklei is in his second year of training at BESCO, where he is being educated as a wholesale and foreign trade management specialist. As part of his training, he completed a four-week international internship on the Mediterranean island of Malta. In the interview, he talks about his time there and the valuable experiences he gained.

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Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften: belgrano® natural stone as a pioneering building material for the garden of the future

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The Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften 2024 in Berlin once again offered an opportunity to experience the diversity and depth of science up close. Around 60 scientific institutions opened their doors to visitors of all ages, including universities, colleges, museums and research institutes. BESCO provided belgrano® natural stone slabs to the students of the landscape architecture course at the Berliner Hochschule für Technik for the construction of a show garden.

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BESCO at the Xiamen Stone Fair in China

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Four BESCO employees from Berlin went on a joint trip to China in March. In Xiamen, a city on the south-eastern coast of China, they were welcomed by four Chinese colleagues who work as inspectors for BESCO. The highlight of the trip was their visit at Xiamen Stone Fair. At the natural stone fair, the BESCO team was able to maintain existing business relationships, develop new international contacts and explore business opportunities. Away from the fair, the team visited various production partners and gained an insight into the country's culture.

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BESCO trainees on an excursion to long-established German company TRACO

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They were given an insight into production and were able to see the complete product cycle, from the stone in the quarry to the finished product. The excursion enabled the four trainees, who are completing their training in wholesale and foreign trade at BESCO, to gain an even deeper understanding of the natural stone industry.

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From trainee to the top: Florian Geyer becomes Managing Director

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BESCO has completed a generational change: Florian Geyer becomes Managing Director and joins company founders Frank Dickmann and Ulrich Klösser to form the new management team. This marks the start of the rejuvenation of the management team in order to secure the management of the company for the coming decades.

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The Bernau Training and Study Exchange - a brief review

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Sustainable belgrano® natural stone for all of us

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For 20 years BESCO Berliner Steincontor GmbH lives the idea to add a piece of nature to the urban everyday life of the people.

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Seek and you shall find - even right next door: a donation for a great purpose

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BESCO projects on site - We take a look ourselves

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landscape architecture

A Natural Stone Tour of Potsdam: 6 Must-See Projects!

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Natural stone adds a unique touch to modern structures and urban projects. On an exploration tour through Potsdam, you can experience how belgrano® natural stone exudes timeless elegance and durability at various locations. In a city like Potsdam, known for its rich history and impressive architecture, belgrano® natural stone integrates seamlessly into the historic cityscape.

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Prize-worthy beautiful: The marketplace of Bad Salzdetfurth

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In 2021, the small town of Bad Salzdetfurth received a newly redesigned marketplace. It bridges nature and urban life while providing direct access to the water. belgrano® natural stone creates a harmonious link between the historic old town and the modern square, which has become a popular meeting spot. The project, realized by POLA Landscape Architects, has been repeatedly nominated and awarded.

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Tradition meets modernity: Revitalization of the Austrian Posthotel Taube into a 4-star hotel

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After almost three years of extensive renovation and expansion work, the historic Posthotel Taube in Schruns, Austria, reopened its doors as a 4-star hotel on December 1, 2023. The comprehensive renovation measures were led by the Vorarlberg architecture firm bernardo bader architekten, while Rhomberg Bau took over the construction management as the general contractor. BESCO supplied around 400 tons of European granite for the design of the outdoor areas. With its reopening, the Posthotel Taube is now one of the top addresses in the region.

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Long live belgrano® natural stone (edition 2)

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Once again, we take a closer look at some of our belgrano® natural stone projects, some of which were completed more than ten years ago. We take a closer look at the Porschestraße in Wolfsburg (completed in 2009), the market square in Schönebeck an der Elbe (completed in 2016), the State Archive in Magdeburg (completed in 2011) and the main square in Landsberg am Lech (completed in 2013). The longevity of belgrano® natural stone is proven by current photographs.

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Green oasis in Stuttgart's city center - the new Calwer Passage

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The Calwer Passage is the new eye-catcher in the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart. The passage, which is a heritage listed building, reopened in 2023 with a new concept and has since become the "place to be" in the city center. BESCO supplied regional european granite for the redesign of the outdoor facilities.

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Long live belgrano® natural stone

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We take a close look at three projects that were completed more than ten years ago. What do the market square in Halle, the Airport Plaza at Hamburg Airport and the suburb in Ebingen look like today?

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city revitalization through newly created meeting areas

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With the third construction site, the redevelopment of the town center of Hohenems was completed at the end of September 2018. In 2016, the renewal of the urban infrastructure and urban design of the Austrian municipality on Lake Constance began.

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New interpretation of the main street in Markt Erlbach

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Read about the exciting creation of the main street in Markt Erlbach and the interaction of all those involved.

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Pedestrian zone in Heilbad Heiligenstadt shines in new light

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The redesign of the pedestrian zone in the beautiful Heilbad Heiligenstadt in Thuringia took about two years. Great value was placed on the citizens' ideas on the one hand, and on the thoughts of the business owners on the other hand, during the holistic planning. The intention was to make the lovingly named "Wilhelm" in the heart of the spa town an attraction for visitors and locals alike.

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music school and concert hall in Ventspils

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On the occasion of Latvia's 100th birthday, the Music School and Concert Hall in Ventspils was officially opened in summer 2019 with a concert by the Latvian symphony orchestra.

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Inspection for rust susceptibility according to DIN 52008:2006-03

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INFO Series: Natural Stone Testing

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Determination of frost resistance in accordance with DIN EN 12371:2010-07

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INFO series natural stone tests

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RStO 12/24: Changes to the guidelines for the standardization of the superstructure of traffic areas

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The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport issued a new General Circular Road Construction No. 2/2024 on January 30, 2024. This concerns the guidelines for the standardization of the superstructure of traffic areas, 2012 edition, which are now available in the 2024 version (RStO 12/24).

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Determination of bulk density according to DIN EN 1936:2007-02

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INFO series natural stone tests

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Determination of water absorption according to DIN EN 13755:2008-08

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INFO series on natural stone testing

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Determination of compressive strength according to DIN EN 1926:2007-03

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INFO-Series Natural Stone Tests

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Determination of flexural strength under centerline load according to DIN EN 12372:2022-05

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INFO series on natural stone testing

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The quality of our stones is the be-all and end-all - that's why we test "by hook or by crook"

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Determination of slip resistance according to DIN EN 16165:2021

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Slip-resistant properties according to DIN EN 16165

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