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Feature Article 
Teak Sandstone Creates Innovative Office Design
The Papago Gateway Center — the first mixed-use wet lab building in Tempe, AZ — applied stone in original ways to help support the structure and create landmarks for people who would use the building.

by Alexis Fisher

Exploring the Stone-Carving Traditions of India
In this first-person account, an Italian sculptor describes her experiences working in India, where she explored the use of several native materials.

by Simona Bocchi

A Producer of Architectural Limestone Products
Fischer Stone & Materials, LLC, a quarrier and fabricator of limestone, began operations in Lanark, IL, in 2005 to meet the growing demand for architectural stone pieces in the commercial and residential sectors.

by Jennifer Adams

Industry News 
MSI OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN BALTIMORE
M S Inter-national, Inc. (MSI), a leading North American importer and distributor of natural stone, has recently opened a new distribution center in Jessup, MD, to service Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia and the surrounding areas.

LATICRETE DONATES MATERIALS FOR DISABLED VETERANS PAVILION
Laticrete International donated Latapoxy 310 Rapid Stone Adhesive and the Latapoxy 310 Cordless Mixer for a new open-air stone pavilion at the Disabled Veterans Camp on Big Marine Lake in Marine on St. Croix, MN.

MAPEI PROVIDES STRONG SUPPORT FOR MARMOMACC EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Mapei has partnered with VeronaFiere, one of Italy’s leading trade fair companies and an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) provider as well as an active member of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).

MARMO MECCANICA S.P.A MAKES DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
 Marmo Meccanica S.p.A. has recently entered into an exclusive agreement with Marmo Parts & Service LLC (M.P.S.) for the distribution of its original spare parts and for technical assistance of its products in North America.

Product of the Month 
Machine of the Month: November 2008
The FusionTM 4000 CNC saw/waterjet from Park Industries is designed and manufactured with a smaller footprint. The revolutionary design allows table access from the front or the sides.

Products 
Anver Corp. Introduces the Anver E4000M16 Vacuum Lifter
The Anver E4000M16 Vacuum Lifter introduced by Anver Corp. of Hudson, MA, is a new, compact high-capacity vacuum lifter for stone, steel, granite and similar heavy lifting applications requiring a small footprint.

Aqua Mix/Custom Building Products and The Marble Institute of America Team up to Translate MIA Safety Meetings Toolkit into Spanish
his successful partnership previously produced three safety videos and “Safety in the Stone Business” tech module — all in Spanish.

Artisan Manufacturing Introduces its Handcrafted Solid and Brass Sink Collection
Artisan Manufacturing has introduced its handcrafted solid copper and brass sink collection. Nine models are available in sizes that make good design sense, reports the manufacturer.



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