Cosentino expands its North American footprint with a new Jacksonville factory
Cosentino is advancing its presence in the United States with the development of a new manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The company and the city council have formalized an agreement to acquire the land for the plant, marking a substantial investment of 270 million dollars, which is about 249.5 million euros. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2025, with a provisional finish date set for late 2028. The project will broaden Cosentino’s production capabilities beyond the Cantoria industrial complex in Almeria, where its headquarters are located, and the granite processing facility in Vitoria, Brazil.
The move aims to deliver more efficient service, meet rising demand, and reduce the company’s carbon footprint, a central objective of its sales strategy. Eduardo Cosentino, vice president and chief executive of global sales for Cosentino North America, underscored the project as a strategic step to better serve markets in the region in the medium and long term. Last year, the United States and Canada represented a significant portion of Cosentino’s overall revenue, underscoring the importance of strengthening the logistics network in North America. The company operates more than 60 owned facilities across the region, including 45 warehouses, 10 showrooms, and five distribution centers. Once fully operational, the Jacksonville facility will extend logistical coverage to every state in the United States, including noncontiguous areas such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. Cosentino currently employs more than 1,400 people in North America and maintains its North American headquarters in Coral Gables, near Miami.
Even while awaiting final site clearance, the chosen location spans more than 130 hectares, positioned 30 kilometers east of Jacksonville Harbor and a short distance from Interstate 10. This strategic setting is expected to streamline distribution channels across North America, offering near-port access and robust rail connectivity. Initial projections suggest the project will create approximately 180 direct jobs in its first phase. Eduardo Cosentino highlighted that proximity to critical transport arteries, along with regional incentives and development opportunities, makes Jacksonville an ideal home for this new manufacturing hub.
The industrial project may pursue additional phases to heighten logistics capacity, storage space, and, if necessary, new production lines. Cosentino has affirmed that its existing factories will continue to operate under the same standards of innovation, sustainability, and safety that define the company. Alongside the Jacksonville plan, Cosentino remains committed to modernizing and expanding its Cantoria complex in Spain. Recent developments at that site include the completion of a new third Dekton production line and the construction of a tertiary wastewater recovery station. The company is also advancing the expansion of its photovoltaic generating capacity to power its operations, with thousands of solar panels installed across its factory rooftops.