Articles Tagged with ''StonExpo''

Time to get out and learn something

January 27, 2011
Now that we’re in the middle of “Trade Show Season” - with StonExpo and Coverings taking place within a span of two months - I find myself continually writing about the various seminar programs for the stone industry. 
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It's all in the details: Innovations at StonExpo

February 28, 2011
Whenever I go to a large-scale trade event, I am always impressed with the advances in stoneworking technology.
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Taking advantage of educational opportunities

January 13, 2012
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Hopefully 2012 will bring health, happiness and success to everyone.


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MIA/Stone World Seminars hit the ground running in 2012....

February 1, 2012
An extensive slate of Marble Institute of America (MIA)/Stone World seminars is in place for 2012, and they have been carefully planned to offer the stone industry valuable information that will help them in their day-to-day business.


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Mendoza awarded 2011 MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award

February 2, 2012
Eddie Mendoza, a service technician with All American Stone and Tile Care in Victorville, CA, has been awarded the 2011 Marble Institute of America (MIA) Natural Stone Scholarship Award.


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Positive vibes at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012

March 1, 2012
The show floor at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012 was more lively than it has been in years, with attendees and e xhibitors both carrying an upbeat attitude regarding the industry


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Turning the corner (Really)

March 1, 2012
OK, I realize that it seems that maybe half of my columns these days are addressing the eventual recovery of our economy, and more specifically, the stone industry.


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MIA elects new officers and directors for 2012

March 14, 2012
Michael Twiss, CEO of MIA Accredited Commercial A Contractor, Columbia Stone, and MIA Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator, Natural Stone Designs -- both located in Tualatin, OR -- has been elected President of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).


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We all need education

April 2, 2012
Earlier today, I visited a stone fabrication shop in my home state of New Jersey, and to me, the owner was the prototype of today’s progressive stone fabricator.
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From the editor: Spring 2012

April 2, 2012
The start of 2012 had our staff off and running. Trade show season was in full swing with Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas followed by Cevisama and Revestir.


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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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