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Brought to you by Stone World magazine November 4, 2009 |
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Industry Insight
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Don't be shy about promoting quality
by Michael Reis, Editor
In past editions of the print and electronic editions of Stone World,
I have praised the quality of craftsmanship among stone fabricators in North America. But unfortunately, as many readers have pointed out to me, there may be just as many "hacks" out there who are doing low-quality work for below-market prices. In my capacity as editor of our industry's trade magazine, I am primarily exposed to conscientious fabricators. They are the ones who attend trade shows, forums and other industry gatherings, while the hacks don't generally bother. But I realize that while I am not often in contact with the bottom feeders, they are certainly out there -- and probably always will be in one form or another.
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Inside the Shop
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Ultimate Granite Surfaces, Gibsonia, PA
by Jennifer Adams, Managing Editor
Ultimate Granite Surfaces (UGS) Inc. of Gibsonia, PA, is the result of a family taking a chance on a new concept in stone fabrication at the time called "thinstone." And while this initial investment was the force that drove the company's growth in its early days, UGS has now expanded its operation to include the fabrication of 3-cm stone and quartz surfacing products. Full article
Abruzzi Stone, Cherry Hill, NJ/Philadelphia, PA
by Michael Reis, Editor
After making a name for Abruzzi Stone & Flooring as a high-end stone fabricator in the Philadelphia, PA, region, Anthony DiGuglielmo greatly expanded his company's scope with the formation of Stone Design Works, a high-end showroom in Cherry Hill, NJ, serving the Philadelphia region and beyond.
For DiGuglielmo, who has been in the business for 25 years, the move meant making a transition to importing finished products and operating a large showroom - while also continuing slab fabrication. "We wanted to create a one-stop shop," explained DiGuglielmo. "When the economy went bad, our contractor work was becoming less and less, so we decided that we needed to have a showroom."
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Fabricator Issue of the Month
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New material introductions at Marmomacc in Verona
by Michael Reis, Editor
As always, the Marmomacc trade fair in Verona, Italy, has offered a look at some of the latest materials that will ultimately be introduced to the North American marketplace. These offerings include a range of exotic and unique materials as well as traditional materials from new quarry sites. A broad range of textured materials were also on display on the show floor, along with some backlit materials. To view a sampling of materials on display in Verona,
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Project Spotlight
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Cowboys Stadium, Dallas, TX
by Michael Reis, Editor
When Cowboys Stadium made its regular season debut for a national television audience in September, legendary broadcaster Al Michaels referred to the facility as a "palace." And while that may be the first time the term "palace" has been associated with a sports venue, it is a fitting description for a facility that was designed in a style befitting a five-star resort -- including lavish use of stone throughout. Full article
M Resort, Henderson, NV
by Jennifer Adams, Managing Editor
Among the latest luxury establishments to hit the Las Vegas region is the M Resort, Spa and Casino -- located on a 90-acre piece of property on South Las Vegas Boulevard in Henderson, NV. The resort not only attracts guests who are looking to relax, pamper themselves and enjoy Las Vegas nightlife, but it also recently provided the home kitchen to Season 6 contestants on Bravo's popular television series "Top Chef." Designed and built by Marnell Corrao Associates of Las Vegas, the M Resort is lavishly dressed in Italian marble and Turkish travertine throughout its interior and exterior spaces -- creating a warm yet contemporary environment.
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Shop How-To
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Fabricator Forum: Shop Safety 
by Michael Reis, Editor
No matter how much education on shop safety is out there, it seems we are hearing about the same accidents happening in stone fabrication shops. What ideas or procedures have you implemented to improve overall shop safety over the past couple of years?
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Industry Happenings
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Scott McGourley of Kasco Stone wins Stone World "Fabricator of the Year" Award
Since 1987, a committee of stone industry veterans has worked together to select the winners of the Stone World Magazine "Fabricator of the Year" Award (formerly the Technological Achievement Award). For more information on the award criteria and this year's recipient, click here.
Michael A. Schumacher wins MIA Natural Stone Scholarship
Michael A. Schumacher, a LEED® Accredited Professional who works in sales and business development for Valders Stone & Marble, Inc. of Valders, WI, was named the winner of the 2009 Marble Institute of America (MIA) Natural Stone Scholarship. Click here to read more.
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AEC Store Corner
Swatch Sample Collection - $59.00
The sample collection includes 330 swatch cards featuring beautiful marbles, granites, and travertines with their technical data and their physical and mechanical features. This stone swatch is perfect for giving your clients design ideas. Follow this link to purchase. To order by phone, call 248/244-1275
Visit AECstore.com to view all of our products for the Stone Industry.
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