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Sandvik Hosts Event in Latin America

July 4, 2011
Following success of the 2010 Customer Days in Malaysia, China, North America and South Africa, Sandvik Mining and Construction recently hosted its first exclusive customer event of 2011.
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Texas Fabricator is Cited by Osha

July 4, 2011
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Venetian Marble & Granite of Helotes, TX, with 10 serious safety and health violations after an inspection found that workers were exposed to unsafe levels of crystalline silica particles. Proposed penalties total $41,300.
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LIVE Show Report from Stone+Tec in Germany: Technology innovations on display

June 23, 2011
While the stone pavilions at Stone+Tec in Nuremberg, Germany, are beginning to heat up after a relatively slow start, the technology side of the fairgrounds has been solid since the doors opened.
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Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe launches Web site to support skilled trades workers

June 23, 2011
BNP Media, a parent company of Stone World, has entered into a partnership with Mike Rowe, host of cable show Dirty Jobs, to supply blogs for his Web site Trades Hub.
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LIVE Show Report: Stone+Tec kicks off in Germany

June 22, 2011
Stone+Tec 2011 opened today in Nuremberg, Germany, and it will continue through June 25. The event is showcasing stone producers from around the world, along with suppliers of stoneworking machinery and accessories.
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Granite City Auction to be held Saturday, June 25, 2011

June 21, 2011
The Granite City Auction will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 5041 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago, IL. A preview will be held on Friday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 -- the day of the auction.
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MIA and Marmomacc expand Grande Pinnacle Award to include award for Project Architect

June 15, 2011
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) recently announced an expansion of the premier natural stone industry award, the Grande Pinnacle Award, exclusively sponsored by Marmomacc.
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Breton promotes Gerry Van Der Bas to National Sales Manager for the U.S. and Canada

June 13, 2011
Gerry Van Der Bas has been named to replace Michele Ballarin as National Sales Manager for the U.S. and Canada for Breton, a leading manufacturer of stoneworking equipment. Ballarin is accepting a directorship within the Breton family of companies.
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East Coast Tile and D&B Tile are reporting higher than projected profits

June 13, 2011
East Coast Tile and D&B Tile, two of the largest distributors in the eastern U.S., recently announced that each is reporting higher than projected profits in the first year of their Q-Seal permanent stone tile sealing businesses.
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Dignitaries and Customers Celebrate Cosmic Stone Opening

June 13, 2011
Cosmic Stone & Tile Distributors celebrated a three-day Grand Opening event at its facilities from April 12 to 15.
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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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