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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Whether in public squares, parks, or city centers – natural stone fountains create impressive architectural accents and foster an inviting atmosphere. They improve air quality by binding pollutants in the water and providing refreshing cooling through evaporation on hot days. With belgrano® natural stone, exclusive, durable water features are created that are aesthetically captivating while being sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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BESCO sources belgrano® porphyry from carefully selected regional, european, and international extraction areas. Through targeted selection and individual customization to meet the requirements of each project, BESCO ensures the highest quality and aesthetics. This results in tailored solutions for demanding architecture and landscaping.
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BESCO offers belgrano® volcanic stone from local, European, and international quarries, tailoring the selection to meet the specific needs of each project in order to fulfill the highest quality and design standards.
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Hamburg is characterized by distinctive brick and clinker architecture, as well as modern accents made of glass and steel. However, natural stone also plays a central role in urban and landscape design. Particularly durable hard stones like granite are ideal for streets, squares, and port facilities. In modern architecture, such as in HafenCity, natural stone creates stylish contrasts with glass and steel, highlighting Hamburg's tradition as a prosperous trading city. With its combination of durability and elegance, the natural material shapes the urban landscape of the Hanseatic city.
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The sponge city principle stores rainwater and thereby reduces the risk of flooding. BESCO implements this concept with sponge city solutions under the belgrano® brand, contributing to improved urban climates and actively supporting climate change adaptation.
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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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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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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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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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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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INFO Series: Natural Stone Testing
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INFO Series: Natural Stone Testing
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INFO series natural stone tests
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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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INFO series natural stone tests
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INFO series on natural stone testing
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INFO-Series Natural Stone Tests
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INFO series on natural stone testing
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