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The Countertop Factory upgrades fabrication technology

As The Countertop Factory, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, evolved into a stone fabrication business, it upgraded its machinery equipment, including a digital templating system, for better performance
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 8, 2018
Established in 2002, The Countertop Factory, Inc. of Raleigh, NC, has transformed over the years to become a state-of-the-art fabrication shop focusing on stone and quartz surfacing products.
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Use Natural Stone campaign

What to know about the Use Natural Stone campaign

Conceived in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 28, 2018
Two years ago, what started as an idea among stone industry professionals has flourished into a well-driven campaign with a sole purpose – to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all other alternative building materials.
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Marmomac opens

Marmomac 2018 opens in Verona

September 26, 2018

Today marks the opening of Marmomac 2018. The international stone exhibition, which is held annually in Verona, Italy, is expected to draw thousands of visitors from around the world.


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Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America

Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America

The annual tradeshow attracted an impressive crowd at the 45th edition this year
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 21, 2018

After a couple of years of unpredictable attendance, the Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America seems to be back on its feet. This year, the event was held from June 7 to 10, 2018, at the Carapina Events Center in Vitória, ES, Brazil, where it hosted 225 exhibitors and welcomed thousands of visitors.


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VM Kaldorf of the Franken-Schotter Group

Upgrading stone manufacturing technology

In the past year, VM Kaldorf has become part of the Franken-Schotter Group and has invested in new technology for its quarries and production facilities
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 21, 2018

Situated one hour north of Munich, VM Kaldorf is located at Kaldorf, which belongs to the community of Titting in the district of Eichstaett in Bavaria, Germany. Since January 2018, VM Kaldorf is part of the Franken-Schotter Group.


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VeroStone limestone quarries

VeroStone is the merger of two long-established German stone producers

Although it was only founded in 2015, VeroStone is the merger of two long-established German stone producers who have joined forces to provide high-quality products and customer service to its worldwide markets
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 21, 2018
Three years ago, two leading German natural stone companies (one founded in 1877 and one in 1882) combined their years of experience to become a single entity, VeroStone GbmH.
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stone’s character

The geology of building stone

An understanding of the geological background of stone can help one make informed decisions about its use, maintenance and restoration
Salvatore Banchitta
September 21, 2018
Because of its structural integrity and its diversity of color and texture, natural stone has been popular as a building material for centuries. To understand the natural attributes of stone, it is important to have some understanding of stone’s geological background.
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Stephanie Vierra- Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC

One-on-one with Stephanie Vierra

With a background in architecture and advertising, Stephanie Vierra has more than 30 years of experience in architectural associations, practice and research. CSTD magazine sat down with her to talk about the importance of using natural stone
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 19, 2018
Stephanie Vierra has developed, managed and taught programs that support an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to a variety of topics. She is the president and owner of Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC, specializing in research, project management, and educational programs on sustainability and whole building design.
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James Museum in St. Petersburg, FL

Teakwood sandstone inspires cultural design

With its complex angles and beautiful coloring made from Indian stone, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, FL, creates a unique sight among the city’s downtown buildings
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 18, 2018
As the saying goes, “It takes a village.” And that is exactly what was needed to erect this 84,000-square-foot cultural facility, which included a total of 4,406 unique stone panels – 2, 3 and 5cm thick — with heights of 18, 24 and 30 inches.
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central Dallas home

Connecting Stone to the Surrounding Landscape

Using the local topography, the architects and builder designed a Texan home to work with the pond and slope on the property
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 11, 2018
Located in the generally flat terrain of Dallas, TX, sits a house on a unique parcel of land. The homeowners wanted to transform the property and the house to be able to host friends, workout in and primarily live on the first floor.
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