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A living testament to stone’s sustainability

September 1, 2011
Made from local limestone, a nearly 150-year-old building in Wise County, TX, was abandoned for four decades, until restored to its original character


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German limestone helps re-define a Swiss landmark

September 1, 2011
One of Zurich’s iconic hotels, the Dolder Grand, underwent an extensive renovation that involved the use of limestone from Germany


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Jura limestone supplier invests in the future

September 1, 2011
Located in the center of Germany’s Jura limestone region, Vereinigte Marmorwerke (V.M.) Kaldorf GmbH has invested in equipment to ensure its production meets customer demand


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Newsline: ONE LINERS . . .

September 1, 2011
TexaStone Quarries of Garden City, TX, recently purchased a Park Industries TXS-4800 Thin Stone Veneer machine for its production of Texas limestone, and it has started producing thin stone in all six of its colors.


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Resort’s stone palette reflects Texas Hill Country

September 1, 2011
With a design heavily featuring Lueders and Jerusalem Gold limestone, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa provides a sense of rustic elegance to its guests


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Fall trends in stone and tile

September 1, 2011
Stone and tile manufacturers continue to impress with sophisticated products that meet the primary design requirements of aesthetics, function and sustainability.


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New Equipment: The 30-pc Diamond Bur Set #45

September 1, 2011
The 30-pc Diamond Bur Set #45 by Applied Diamond Tools is a set of electroplated diamond burs used for etching and sculpting stones and other materials.


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Grenite® Sustainable Engineered Stone for Countertop Surfaces

September 8, 2011
Grenite®is the next generation of "green" engineered stone -- featuring an innovative material that is eco-friendly, durable and cost efficient, reports Saint-Gobain, the product's manufacturer.


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Italian tile manufacturers set for Cersaie 2011

September 9, 2011
Italian tile manufacturers are gearing up for Cersaie, which is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 24, 2011 in Bologna, Italy.


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GranQuartz offers new Web site functionality

September 27, 2011
GranQuartz announced major improvements in its Web site -- www.granquartz.com -- offering new features for searching and purchasing. 


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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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May 2013

Stone World's new issue includes a feature on the restoration of St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD as well as an inside look at the Artisan Group’s annual fabrication event in Austin, TX.

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2013 Spring

CSTD's Spring issue features a special on Kitchen and Bath renovation. This edition also takes a look at the continuing popularity of quartz surfacing.

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