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Brazil fair to showcase an industry on the rise

The Vitoria Stone Fair will showcase the latest Brazilian materials and finishes within the world marketplace.
February 1, 2013
After several difficult years, exports of Brazilian stone production are on the rise again, and the full spectrum of Brazil’s stone offerings will be on display at the Vitória Stone Fair from February 26 to March 1


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Innovative byproduct use by Brazilian slab producer

February 1, 2013
Decolores of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil, has developed a way to convert the abrasive slurry from natural stone processing into a product used to create bricks for construction


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Elegant stonework defines Brazilian mall

Boulevard Shopping in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo brings growth to the Brazilian construction market.
February 1, 2013
At Boulevard Shopping in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, a range of domestic stone materials were used to bring both outdoor and indoor spaces to a new level of stylishness


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An artistic expression in stone

February 1, 2013
Seeking to create a unique stone structure on his property in Bourdeaux, France, a stonemason built a stone cabin with local French limestone and sandstone


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The world of stone in Verona

December 3, 2012
The following is a look at just some of the stone materials on display in Verona.


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Fourteenth Marmomacc Stone Academy takes place in Italy

December 3, 2012
As part of the Marmomacc event in Verona, Italy, the 14th edition of the Marmomacc Stone Academy’s continuing education program on stone design for architects was an example of the show’s international dimension.


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Marmomacc presents Best Communicator Awards

December 3, 2012
Honoring superior booth design, Marmomacc presented the Best Communicator Awards during the fair.


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Marmomacc Meets Design focuses on sustainability

December 3, 2012
One of the goals of Marmomacc is to form a bridge between stone producers and the architecture and design community, and evidence of this can be found across the exhibit space.


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Marmomacc expands its worldwide presence

December 3, 2012
Marmomacc, the most important international stone event in the world, took place from September 26 to 29 in Verona, Italy, and it announced several developments to expand its global presence


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Italian stone producers provide a new age of stone design

December 3, 2012
As an exclusive provider of SimplicityTM, Mazzucchelli Marmi of Carrara, Italy, offers architects and stone carvers an innovative approach to designing with stone


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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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