Articles Tagged with ''stone industry''

MSI Hosts Education Event in Boston

September 1, 2011
The Boston Edition of the MIA/Stone World Industry Education Series was held at MSI’s facility in Norwood, and it was attended by more than 40 fabricators from around the region as well as more than a dozen sponsor representatives.


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Thinking “outside the box” to grow a fabrication business

October 1, 2011
In addition to emphasizing customer service and high-quality products, diversification has been the key to success for La Pietra in Brookfield, CT,— especially during difficult economic times


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Newsline: Miracle Sealants reveals 511 counter top protection plan

October 1, 2011
The Miracle Sealants 511 Counter Top Protection Plan enhances the benefits of products that have been successfully used on more than 20 billion square feet of natural stone and tile surfaces worldwide for more than 25 years


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Better than 2009, but still flat

October 28, 2011
I just finished proofreading a statistical article for TILE Magazine (one of Stone World’s sister publications), and the basic gist of the piece is captured in the headline you see above. 


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Marmomacc increases global reach in Verona

December 1, 2011
With an emphasis on dialogue, education and design — as well as the most extensive display of stone and technology in the world — Marmomacc wowed an international audience in Verona, Italy


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MIA reinvents Web site promising a totally new online experience for members and visiors

January 19, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) opened the New Year by debuting a new Web site with a fresh clean look, better navigation tools and several new integration resources.


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Fabricators discuss working in today’s landscape

February 1, 2012
In this roundtable, fabricators from around the country gathered to exchange ideas on a range of topics — from the current business climate to challenges in the shop


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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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Newsline: Obituary: Kjell Hobaek, long-time member of the Norwegian granite industry

March 1, 2012
From Thor-Anders Lundh Håkestad, on behalf of Lundhs AS, Larvik, Norway: “It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Kjell Hobæk.


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Newsline: Obituary- Harry S. "Sonny" Triebe, Sr. owner of Sonny and Sons Stone Co

March 1, 2012
Harry S. “Sonny” Triebe, Sr. of Downsville, NY, the owner of Sonny & Sons Stone Co., LLC of Downsville, NY, and a long-time area resident, died February 17, 2012 at the Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY. He was 64.


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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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