With 80% of its work exported to the U.S. for residential and commercial projects, Maq Stone has positioned itself as a qualified producer of Brazilian stone
Located in the heart of the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil — a region rich in the production of ornamental stone — Maq Stone has been among the leading producers of marble, soapstone, granite and quartzite for 16 years.
Driven to be at the top of the pack, Karen Roe of NSM Florida Enterprises (NSMOTIF) in Sanford, FL, has devoted time, energy and money, including the recent investment of a Baca Robo saw jet, to build a strong, reputable and efficient fabrication business
For Karen Roe, owner of NSM Florida Enterprises (NSMOTIF) in Sanford, FL, it has been a series of stepping stones to achieve the level of success her stone fabrication business has reached today. Through hard work, determination and investment in technology, Roe has taken her company from only fabricating small custom projects to now receiving large commercial jobs.
The Gate porcelain tile collection by Ceramiche Caesar provided the durability needed in the busy environment of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lyons, France, as well as adding a hint of elegance
Characterized by an extremely original and contemporary design, The Tour Part-Dieu — fondly named “the pencil” due to its cylindrical shape and pyramid top — stands out majestically above the rooftops of Lyons, France, near the financial district, a stone’s throw away from the historical city center.
Statistics verify more than 150,000 visitors walked the exhibit halls of the Xiamen Stone Fair this year — giving the show its largest attendance to date
Recently hosting its 17th edition in Xiamen, China, from March 6 to 9, 2017, the Xiamen Stone Fair fulfilled its show management’s expectations by receiving 150,290 visitors, 29,407 which came from overseas, during the four-day event.
Last month, I made the long journey to China to attend the Xiamen Stone Fair. While I had been to Shanghai many years ago, this was my first time in Xiamen. I have heard more and more about the stone show, and was interested to experience it first-hand.
It’s been a busy first quarter and start to 2017. Showing no signs of a holiday hangover, the stone industry charged out of the gate in January with a tremendous showing at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.
An electrified vibe was felt among stone industry members during The International Surface Event (TISE) this year — indicating business is on the rise for many in 2017
While walking through the bustling exhibit hall at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, during The International Surface Event (TISE), it was evident business is picking up for members of the stone industry.
During TISE 2017, a panel of stone industry professionals — led by Duane Naquin of Stone Interiors — gathered to interact and discuss current issues faced when running a fabrication business
Once again a contingency of fabricators came together during The International Surface Event, which was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from January 18 to 20, 2017, to participate in a Fabricator Forum.
This time of year is always exciting because it is when many companies launch their new product lines. That is why we present our Fabricating Technology Roundup every January and February.
Standing 74 stories tall, the new office tower for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is the second tallest building in Abu Dhabi and adds to the city's skyline with its sleek exterior design featuring Bethel White granite quarried by Rock of Ages in Barre, VT