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Brazil fair foreshadows continued growth

An upbeat mood defined the Vitória Stone Fair in Vitória, Brazil, where exhibitors were predicting a rebound year for the stone industry
June 3, 2013
The 2013 edition of the Vitória Stone Fair took place in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, and it featured displays of the latest varieties of natural stone


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A global resource for black granite

June 3, 2013
Marbrasa Marmores e Granitos do Brasil Ltda. of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil, was founded in 1968 by Camilo Cola, and it has expanded its production greatly over the years.


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A continually expanding palette

In business for 35 years, Gramil of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espirito Santo, Brazil, has steadily increased its level of production and its quarrying efforts, including a state-of-the-art operation for extracting white quartzite in the state of Ceará
June 3, 2013
Starting in 1978 with a single quarry, Gramil has became a leading producer of material in Brazil, with 16 quarries and more than 50 different materials in its product line.


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A broad spectrum of Brazilian stone

Always on the lookout for unique stone materials in Brazil, Mag Ban of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil, now owns a total of 16 quarries throughout the county
June 3, 2013
Based in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil, Mag Ban has become a well-known name in the international stone industry.


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Making its name in Brazilian stone

With two company-owned quarries and automated stone-processing technology, PBA Stones has become a player in the international marketplace
June 3, 2013
From the very beginning, PBA Stones of Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, set out to make its mark by establishing standards and principles that would define its business philosophy.


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Mosaic Tile Co. wins Confindustria Ceramica 2013 North American Distributor Award

With 10 showroom locations on the East Coast, the company has distinguished itself as a leading resource for colorful, design-driven, large-format and eco-friendly tile.
May 13, 2013
After considering the work of hundreds of leading tile distributors across the U.S. and Canada, Ceramics of Italy has recognized Mosaic Tile Co. as the recipient of the 2013 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award.


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Spanish tile manufacturers win CID Awards at Coverings 2013

May 7, 2013
The Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience -- the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate creativity and technical know-how in the use of tile and stone in residential and commercial projects.


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Microwave resin technology elevates Italian supplier

Marmi Orobici of Bergamo, Italy, has taken its production to the next level by investing in a state-of-the-art plant for resin-treating slabs using microwave technology
April 1, 2013
Founded in 1968 by Giuseppe Carnevale, Marmi Orobici Graniti S.p.A. of Bergamo, Italy, has maintained a pattern of growth over the years, and it is known worldwide as an international supplier of all stone varieties


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Coverings 2013 makes its Atlanta debut

For the first time ever, Coverings will be held in Atlanta, GA, and it is taking place from April 29 to May 2 with more than 900 exhibitors and an extensive seminar program
April 1, 2013
Coverings 2013, the international tile and stone exhibition, will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from April 29 to May 2, 2013, and it is on track to have more than 900 exhibitors from more than 50 different countries.


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A product display from Unicera 2013 in Turkey

March 12, 2013
Celebrating its 25th year, Unicera, a tile and bathroom furnishing exhibition held annually in Istanbul, Turkey, brought together a group of the leading Turkish tile manufacturers.


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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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June 2013 Stone World cover

2013 June

Stone World's June issue highlights a series of stone companies and quarries such as PBA Stone, Mag Ban, Gramil and San Gabriel Black quarry. Also, check out some exclusive coverage from the annual Vitoria Stone Fair, which took place in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

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2013 Summer

The Summer issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design highlights some of the top products from Coverings 2013, which took place in April. Also, read about the designing of a custom pool and spa by Rock Solid Tile.

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