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Positive trend for Italian marble exports continues despite domestic demand down

March 22, 2013
In 2012 Italy exported stone for a value of 1,810,421,274 Euros for a total of 4,178,259 tons, recording an increase of +9,8% in value and +4,17% in quantity compared to 2011, returning to 2005 volumes and values.


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Blanco Solon™ Compost System wins Reader's Choice Award EDC magazine

March 5, 2013
Blanco, German manufacturer of sinks and faucets, has brought home a 2012 Reader's Choice Award from Environmental Design & Construction (EDC) magazine for its Solon Compost System.


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Silestone by Cosentino announces new transferable warranty

The improved warranty ensures that Silestone surfaces and Integrity sinks are guaranteed for up to 15 years
March 1, 2013
The new warranty began February 1 and covers Silestone surfaces that have been purchased from an authorized Silestone installer or dealer and have been permanently installed in a single-family residence.


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Artisan Group inducts two new board members

March 1, 2013
Halabi and Rocks are taking the slots vacated by members, Mitch Hires, owner of Construction Resources in Atlanta, GA and Gus Blume, owner of Blume’s Solid Surfaces in Pittsburgh, PA,


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Mapei Americas introduces UltraCare™ product line

The line of care and maintenance products have been designed for the industry professional and do-it-yourself markets
February 25, 2013
Mapei has just introduced a complete line of care and maintenance products that will add to the durability of these types of floor covering installations in the Americas.


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MIA/Stone World Industry Education Series taking place at MSI in Orange, CA

February 21, 2013
The first edition of the Marble Institute of America/Stone World magazine Stone Industry Education Series is currently taking place at MSI in Orange, CA, and it has a solid attendance of fabricators from across Southern California.


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Levantina supplies marble for shopping center in Zaragoza

February 1, 2013
The Puerto Venecia Shopping Centre opened for business in October 2012, becoming the largest shopping center in Europe, a title held until then by Marineda City Shopping Centre in A Coruña.


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Blanco wins Silver 2012 Event Technology Award

February 1, 2013
Blanco won a Silver 2012 Event Technology Award (ETA) in the Best Use of Technology to Build Event Attendance category in December.


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Dates of first SFA Soapstone Quarry tour announced

January 17, 2013
The SFA former Executive Director and current workshops director, Dan Riccolo, announced on Friday that SFA joined forces with Alberene Soapstone Co. in Virginia to host the first ever SFA Soapstone Quarry Tour


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MSI starts construction of new 60,000-square-foot distribution center

January 16, 2013
M S International, Inc.(MSI) broke ground on its newest distribution center in Northern Virginia.


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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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