After growing up surrounded by a family-owned granite business, Italian fabricator Primo Danti started his own company, Danti Imports, years following his arrival to the U.S.
Brazil and Mexico are clearly the leaders among stone producers in Latin America, although other countries from the region are making inroads in the U.S. marketplace.
When expanding into stone fabrication, the owner of Down East Fabrication in Mechanicsburg, PA, invested in high-quality equipment and has taken measures to improve upon production efficiency.
The Arcadia University Landman Library in Glenside, PA, was recently renovated and expanded to include a variety of natural stone materials. The overall design for the renovation and expansion of Arcadia University's Landman Library in Glenside, PA, came about as the result of an architectural competition staged by the school.
By investing in new equipment and facilities, Designer Stone Center
of Houston, TX, was able to remove its second shift while maintaining
the same production level - with room for expansion
Branching off of a pre-existing company, Exquisite Stone now serves as a full fabrication shop, with an emphasis on countertops and vanity tops for both the residential and commercial sectors
Cambrian Black granite, quarried by Polycor Inc. of Quebec, Canada, creates a sleek look for the newly built Meritz Tower in Seoul, Korea
What is the role of a tall building in an urban environment? It is a question that all architects must consider. The impact of a new major building has eternal implications for the surrounding area, and the process of building and designing such an important project has many considerations.
With approximately 500 employees globally and 25 quarries, Polycor Inc. has established a solid name for itself in the stone industry. Headquartered in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, the company - a large quarrier and fabricator of natural stone - has progressed steadily since it was started in 1987. And with 19 quarries that are currently in operation, there are several that have gained a level of renown.