Case Study: Product & Catalog Data Scraping from Cosentino
The Challenge
Our client, a building materials distributor, wanted to collect product details, surface designs, colors, finishes, and technical specifications from the Cosentino website. The goal was to build a centralized product catalog for comparison, pricing analysis, and integration with their own B2B platform.
Hurdles We Faced
- Complex Product Variants: Cosentino offers multiple collections with variations by color, thickness, and finish.
- Dynamic Content Loading: Product data and images were loaded via asynchronous JavaScript and APIs.
- Media & Specification Extraction: Technical PDFs and image galleries required special handling.
- Anti-Bot Barriers: The platform enforced rate limiting and bot detection mechanisms.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Requirement Analysis:
Identified core fields — product name, collection, color, material type, thickness, surface finish, images, and downloadable documents.
Custom Scraper Development:
Created a Python-based scraping system capable of handling multi-layered product hierarchies and asynchronous content.
Proxy & Anti-Bot Management:
Used rotating proxies and randomized browser headers to prevent blocking during large-scale data extraction.
Data Cleaning & Structuring:
Standardized all product information, ensuring consistent formatting and categorization for direct import into client systems.
Automation & Integration:
Set up automation for regular data refreshes and built scripts to import structured data directly into WordPress with product variations and galleries.
Results & Impact
- Extracted complete product data including specifications, images, and downloadable documents.
- Enabled automated catalog updates and seamless integration into client’s digital platform.
- Significantly reduced manual research and data entry efforts.
Our Services & Expertise
At Ascendance Solutions, we specialize in:
- Construction & Materials Data Scraping
- Product Catalog Automation for WordPress & Shopify
- Proxy-Based Secure Data Extraction
- Data Structuring for B2B & Retail Platforms
📧 Connect with us at connect@ascendancesolutions.com to automate data scraping from Cosentino or similar manufacturer websites for catalog building and market intelligence.
