The Italian Trade Commission organized a master course for technicians and managers of quarries and stone and marble processing operations, in conjunction with the 45th edition of Marmomacc (www.marmomacc.com), the International Exhibition on Stone Design and Technology, taking place in Verona, Italy, from September 29 to October 2, 2010. The course, of the duration of one week, consisted of in-class seminars and practical demonstrations as well as visits to quarries and labs, in Italy. The participants were given the opportunity to attend Marmomacc trade show and learn about the latest