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A 16-slab altar renovation

October 1, 2012
Founded in 1858, the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Napa, CA, underwent a $850,000 renovation to its sanctuary last year that included innovative use of natural stone.


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Geared for quality and precision

October 1, 2012
Two years ago, Pinnacle Stone & Tile of Fairfield, CA, invested in digital technology for its stoneworking operation — from templating to layout and fabrication — and it is well-equipped for future growth


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Importing from the fabricator’s perspective

October 1, 2012
Importing is a polarizing subject to many in the industry.


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Promoting the treasures of Sicily

October 1, 2012
A recent trip organized by the the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce of Chicago introduced a group of fabricators, architects and designers to Consortium Lapis and the products of its member companies in the Trapani region of Sicily


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Quarrying Perlato marble for 125 years

October 1, 2012
Now a third-generation operation, Levante & Co. has been quarrying Perlato marble since the company’s beginning in 1887


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Continuing to produce a traditional material

October 1, 2012
While the use of Rosso Sicilia marble dates back millions of years, company’s such as Group Pellegrino Import-Export srl maintain its presence on the market by still extracting and processing it


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A second-generation slab operation

October 1, 2012
In business for 50 years, Santangelo Marmi takes pride in being a Sicilian producer of Perlato and Perlatino slabs and tiles


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Catering to a diversified market

October 1, 2012
B.L.M. srl maintains high standards in its operation of three quarries and a large-scale fabrication facility to meet the varying demands of its markets around the world


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Placing an emphasis on customer service

October 1, 2012
With a state-of-the-art stone processing plant, Idea Marmi of Sicily, Italy, makes a point to work closely with its customers to process top-quality products


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Custom craftsmanship

October 1, 2012
Lavorazione Marmi of Sicily, Italy, demonstrates the art of stonework in its array of custom and cut-to-size pieces


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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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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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