Articles Tagged with ''stone industry''

Letter to the editor - Reflecting on the craftsmanship of stoneworking

December 3, 2012
I am a stonemason, artisan and overall stone enthusiast based out of Corbett, OR.


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Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas to offer diverse education

December 10, 2012
Surfaces/StoneExpo/Marmomacc Americas will offer floor covering and stone industry professionals a cutting-edge, multi-track educational program to enrich their business development.


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Fabricators calling for growth in 2013

January 4, 2013
After several difficult years, two-thirds of stone fabricators are expecting business to increase in 2013, and half of them are planning to invest in equipment this year


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Continuing a legacy of stone in San Diego

January 4, 2013
As owner of Minicci Stone in San Diego, CA, Paul Hyde is the fourth generation of his family to work in the stone trade


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Thank you, Gary!

Head of Marble Institute of America retires
January 4, 2013
With the close of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas this month, the stone industry loses a valuable resource with the retirement of Gary Distelhorst, who has served as head of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) for more than a decade


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BSI to hold annual event in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas

January 4, 2013
Building Stone Institute (BSI) is holding its annual members meeting in Las Vegas, NV, on Sunday, January 27, 2013.


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Stone suppliers and architects pairing up to do great things

December 11, 2012
As many of us lament the lack of emphasis on craftsmanship in the stone industry, I would like to report on some very cool collaborations between stoneworking professionals and architects that I have witnessed over the past few months


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Lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy: Stand up and fight back

November 8, 2012
First of all, let me state that I am a little distracted as I write this column. 


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MIA hires Aaron Dahnke as education manager

January 9, 2013
The Marble Institute of America has announced the hiring of Aaron Dahnke to fill the vacated role of Education Manager.


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StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas could be a symbol of recovery

The exhibition included a packed show floor, an extensive education program and solid business being conducted between exhibitors and attendees
March 1, 2013
With a packed show floor, an extensive education program and, most importantly, solid business being conducted between exhibitors and attendees, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was the best North American trade show in more than half a decade


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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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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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