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New MIA officers chosen

February 5, 2010

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Brett S. Rugo, founder and president of Rugo Stone, LLC of Lorton, VI, and grandson of an Italian stone carver, has been chosen as the new president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).

2009 Survey reinforces differences between typical and high-profit fabricators

February 4, 2010

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CLEVELAND, OH -- The Marble Institute of America (MIA) recently completed its second Performance Analysis Report for natural stone fabricators. The survey, conducted in 2009, contains an evaluation and interpretation of financial data solicited from fabricators. Like its 2007 predecessor, this report provides one of the most comprehensive set of financial performance benchmarks in the natural stone fabrication industry. The report is designed to provide fabrication shops with a tool to evaluate existing performance and identify new ways to create improvement.

Marmo Meccanica North America consolidates operations

January 28, 2010

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ROCHESTER HILLS, MI -- Marmo Meccanica S.p.A. has consolidated its North American operations to better serve its customers' needs. Sales, service, parts and tooling will now be operated out of its Rochester Hills, MI, location.

World Wide Stone Corp. makes its headquarters greener

January 28, 2010

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- World Wide Stone Corp. has announced that it has contracted with Green Choice Solar of Scottsdale, AZ, to install an 87,760 Wp Photovoltaic (Solar) Electric Generating Plant at its headquarters facilities in the Scottsdale AirPark at 15275 North 83rd Place, Scottsdale, AZ. This electricity generating system, on average, will supply about 65% of the electricity the company consumes at its Scottsdale location.

Ade International Excal to hold architecture event in New York

January 22, 2010

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Ade International Excal, the Trade Agency of the Government of Castile and Leon, Spain, will be holding an event called "Architecture & Sustainable Projects from Spain, Natural Stone Industry, Hospitality & Home Equipment, and Interior Design," on Monday, February, 8, 2010, at Tafel Hall of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), New York Chapter.

Quarra helps build green

January 21, 2010

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Madison, WI -- Quarra Stone of Madison, WI, a company that supplies and fabricates natural stone for signature architectural and restoration projects throughout the country, has launched a comprehensive database that identifies dimensional stone quarries throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The database is designed to enable architects who are specifying natural stone in their projects to earn points towards LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Current guidelines call for the award of one point towards LEED certification for builders who use dimensional stone that is quarried within 500 miles of construction.

CaesarStone introduces world's first quartz surface available on iPHONE

January 21, 2010

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VAN NUYS, CA -- CaesarStone, a quartz surface manufacturer, has launched a unique, free iPhone "MobileGallery™" application that gives consumers, designers and dealers alike a pocket-sized tool to browse and order samples from the line-up of CaesarStone countertops and surfaces.

Vermont Quarries announces achievement of Greenguard Certification for marble surfacing

December 14, 2009

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MENDON, VT - Vermont Quarries has announced its achievement of Greenguard Indoor Air Quality and Greenguard Children & Schools SM Certification for marble surfacing. Greenguard-certified products must meet stringent emissions requirements set by the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI), such as being screened for more than 10,000 chemicals. Greenguard Certified products are recognized, referenced or preferred by many retailers, companies, institutions, government agencies, environmental programs, standards and specifications around the globe. All certified products can be found in a free online product guide at www.greenguard.org.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and Surfaces Announce Co-Location Beginning in 2011

December 11, 2009

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DALLAS, TX -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions has announced that StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and Surfaces will co-locate beginning in January of 2011. Both exhibitions will be held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, January 26 to 28, with conferences beginning on January 25.

Fabricators optimistic for 2010 and beyond, planning new capital investments

December 4, 2009

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U.S. fabricators have an optimistic for the stone industry in 2010 and beyond, according to a Fabricator Market Survey conduced by BNP Media (Stone World's parent company). The survey polled fabricators from all regions on the country, and the following is a brief summary of the results.

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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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