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BSI and MIA offer free CEU speaker workshop

December 27, 2012
The following is a message of invitation from Jim Hieb, Vice President of the Marble Institute of America


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Freight Classification to change for LTL Stone shipments

December 26, 2012
Freight rates will likely increase in April 2013 for stone blocks, pieces or slabs not mounted diagonally or vertically on lift truck skids, pallets or platforms or on shipping carriers or racks (they were raised in April 2012).


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Stone Pavilion Shaping Up to be Key Feature at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013

December 19, 2012
Natural stone will be on full display in the Stone Pavilion, featured at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013 being held January 28-31, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.


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Custom introduces profile and transitions product category

December 19, 2012
Custom Building Products has enhanced its overall product offering with the launch of a complete line of profile and transition finishing strips and edge trim.


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Major Inaugural Events Introduce New MYK LATICRETE India Facilities

December 13, 2012
Laticrete, manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, introduced its new, state-of-the-art Dry Mortar Plant, Research & Development Center and Technical Training Facility in Hyderabad, India


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H.B. Fuller Construction Products opens new Research and Development Center

December 10, 2012
H.B. Fuller Construction Products announced the opening of its new research and development center in Aurora, IL.


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Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas to offer diverse education

December 10, 2012
Surfaces/StoneExpo/Marmomacc Americas will offer floor covering and stone industry professionals a cutting-edge, multi-track educational program to enrich their business development.


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MIA/Stone World Installer Seminar taking place in San Diego, CA

December 6, 2012
The MIA/Stone World Installer Seminar series is currently taking place at Daltile's facility in San Diego, CA, where a solid turnout of stone professionals are in attendance.


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Discounted registration deadline extended for Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas

December 5, 2012
Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas have extended the discounted registration deadline for attendees for one week only to Wednesday, December 12.


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MIA/Stone World Installer Seminar takes place in San Leandro, CA

December 4, 2012
Daltile's Danny MacNair highlighted several points about selecting the right stone at the MIA/Stone World Installer Seminar in San Leandro, CA.


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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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