from QN QNSETTIMANALI-WEEKEND- FRANCHI UMBERTO: WHEN THE PROJECT EMERGES FROM THE MATERIAL
At Forte dei Marmi and Carrara, a three-day event explored the dialogue between marble, architecture and art, offering an insight into the company’s vision and strengthening the relationship between business and culture
For Franchi Umberto Marmi, it is the material itself that inspires a project and shapes its language, function and identity. Marble—with its unique veining, geological memory and timeless character—becomes the starting point for a reflection that brings together architecture, art and design research.
This vision provided the guiding thread for a three-day event held across Forte dei Marmi and Carrara. Conceived as a single, cohesive narrative, the programme showcased marble not merely as a hallmark of manufacturing excellence, but as a true protagonist of contemporary design. The journey brought together corporate culture, education, experimentation and creativity, demonstrating how the value of a material also lies in its ability to generate ideas.
More than a succession of events, the initiative revealed a distinctive approach to design—one in which the material does not follow the vision, but precedes it, inspires it and ultimately transforms it.
This is the perspective embraced by Franchi Umberto Marmi, connecting Carrara’s rich cultural heritage with the energy of contemporary design and contributing to an international dialogue in which marble continues to redefine its role—not only as a symbol of manufacturing excellence, but as a genuine driver of design innovation.
by Violetta De Nicolais
Franchi Umberto Marmi + MARMOMAC 22/25 SEPT | HALL 9 – STAND C14 VERONA
“The heart of our work has always been the marble of the Apuan basin. Each block carries a story written in stone — veins that no hand could design, drawn by nature over millions of years. No two slabs are alike: it is this uniqueness, this rare purity, that continues to inspire architects and designers worldwide. From iconic buildings to contemporary interiors, these marbles offer creative minds a material like no other — a natural signature that turns every project into something unrepeatable. Supporting this dialogue between stone and design is at the core of our vision.”
Visit our stand to experience these materials up close, and discover the ecosystem behind our work: Carrara District.
Reverse Roadshow hosted by Alberto Franchi, Bernarda Franchi, Carlo Varni (General Manager), Marco Nannini (CFO and IR), Simona D’Agostino (IR Advisor) and Luca Macario (Media Advisor)
Location: In Carrara, where the Company has created three dedicated exhibition and show spaces with its stone materials. We have visited one of the industry’s most prestigious quarries – BETTOGLI (the source for the Calacatta Franchi luxury marble), and the magic CRESTOLA.
“Profitability remains a key strength, with consistently high margins (26.5% EBITDA margin on total revenues in FY25 and 26.6% in FY26E in our forecasts) and strong cash generation. The stock trades at 6.3x EV/EBITDA 2026E and 5.5x EV/EBITDA 2027E (at 46% an 48% discount vs. luxury peers, respectively, and at 33% and 35% discount vs. building materials peer sample); it trades at 16x P/E 2026E and 14.2x P/E 2027E (at 46% an 47% discount vs. luxury peers, respectively, and at 4.5% and 4% discount vs. building materials peer sample).“
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Marble has been one of the most prized and admired materials in the world of architecture and sculpture for centuries. Marble slabs, with their intrinsic beauty and a variety of colors and veins, represent a distinctive and refined element in many artistic creations and design projects. Thanks to its strength and durability, marble has been used since antiquity to create floors, cladding, columns, and sculptures of extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship. Today, marble slabs continue to be an icon of elegance and luxury, adding a touch of prestige and sophistication to any environment in which they are used. Their preciousness and their ability to convey a sense of eternity make them a timeless element in contemporary art and architecture.
| ABOUT Franchi Umberto MarmiFranchi Umberto Marmi, established in 1971, is a leader in the processing and marketing of blocks and slabs of Carrara marble, a natural stone that perfectly embodies Italian craftsmanship and luxury, with special characteristics that make it unique in Italy and in the rest of the world. The Company covers all phases of the production and distribution process, thus guaranteeing the absolute quality of the product, whether it is slabs or entire blocks. The activity is mainly concentrated within the 59,000 square meters of the Carrara headquarters, which make it the largest exhibition space dedicated to Carrara marble. Franchi Umberto Marmi S.p.A. – Via del Bravo n. 14 – 54033 Carrara (MS-Italy) Tel: +39 0585 70057 – investor@fum.it |