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SFA Italy Tour 2012

September 5, 2012
For the second straight year, a group of fabricators from the Stone Fabricators Alliance took an in-depth tour of Italy’s stone industry, examining everything from stone quarrying and production to equipment and technology manufacturing


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Antolini Luigi & C.: An international brand name

September 5, 2012
In an industry that does not have many brand names, Antolini Luigi & C. stands out as a “designer label” in the stone business.


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Stocchero Attilio & C.: Cutting-edge slab processing

September 5, 2012
For over 50 years, Stocchero Attilio & C. of Volargne, Verona, Italy, has been processing stone with some of the most advanced equipment in the industry.


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Henraux: The entire spectrum of stoneworking

September 5, 2012
Said by many to be the “birthplace” of stoneworking, the Carrara region of Italy is home to many of the world’s leading stone producers.


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Equipped for architectural stonework

September 5, 2012
Located in the Verona region of Italy, Segraf s.r.l. uses advanced CNC technology to fabricate architectural work for projects around the globe


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A model of automated stone-cutting

September 5, 2012
Using some of the latest cutting and surface-polishing technology in the marketplace, Graniti Verbano of Gravelloni Toce, Italy, fabricates stone with optimal automation and precision


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Marmomacc draws the stone world to Verona

September 5, 2012
In addition to the most extensive display of stone and technology in the world, the Marmomacc trade fair in Verona, Italy, boasts an extensive program to foster communication between the stone industry and the architecture and design community


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Jura limestone identifies Asia Society Texas Center

September 5, 2012
After years of planning, the Asia Society Texas Center finally has a strong presence in Houston’s museum district with a new home featuring German limestone


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SFA MegaWorkshop heads to Nashville

September 5, 2012
Now in its third year, the SFA MegaWorkshop will take place in Nashville, TN, from October 10 to 12, and it has a packed lineup of exhibits, demonstrations and educational seminars


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Levantina strengthens its commitment to Brazilian granite

September 5, 2012
Levantina Brazil has strived to be one of the world’s leading stone suppliers through investments, customer service and advanced technology, and it has continually upgraded its operations in Brazil


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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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