Articles Tagged with ''natural stone''

Veronafiere-Marmomacc takes majority share in Vitoria Stone Fair-Brazil as part of global expansion

November 1, 2012
At the recent edition of Marmomacc, the world’s largest stone trade fair in Verona, Italy, show owner Veronafiere announced several global expansion initiatives.


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Burlington Stone acquires quarrying rights to Kirkstone varieties in the U.K.

November 1, 2012
Burlington Stone has acquired the rights to quarry at Petts Quarry on Kirkstone Pass and Brathay Quarry near Ambleside, U.K., following the termination of Kirkstone Quarries Ltd.


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MS International, Inc. adds expansion in Northeast Slab Distribution Warehouse

November 5, 2012
M S International, Inc. (MSI), importer and distributor of natural stone and porcelain has significantly expanded its operations in the Northeast.


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NSC 373 released for public comment

November 6, 2012
The Natural Stone Council (NSC) has announced that NSC 373, Sustainability Assessment for Natural Dimension Stone, has been released for public comment.


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Stone of the Month: Rosal Fleuri limestone

December 3, 2012
This Stone of the Month supplied by Dimpomar-Rochas Portuguesas Lda., Vila Vicosa, Portugal.


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Third SFA MegaWorkshop takes place in Nashville

December 3, 2012
The third edition of the SFA MegaWorkshop was held in Nashville, TN, from October 10 to 12, and it offered exhibits, demonstrations and educational seminars


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Marmomacc Meets Design focuses on sustainability

December 3, 2012
One of the goals of Marmomacc is to form a bridge between stone producers and the architecture and design community, and evidence of this can be found across the exhibit space.


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Marmomacc presents Best Communicator Awards

December 3, 2012
Honoring superior booth design, Marmomacc presented the Best Communicator Awards during the fair.


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Fourteenth Marmomacc Stone Academy takes place in Italy

December 3, 2012
As part of the Marmomacc event in Verona, Italy, the 14th edition of the Marmomacc Stone Academy’s continuing education program on stone design for architects was an example of the show’s international dimension.


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NSC launches new web site

December 3, 2012
The Natural Stone Council (NSC) has announced the launch of a new Web site at: www. naturalstonecouncil.org


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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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