Articles by Michael Reis

U.S. quarrier continues its international impact

September 2, 2010
With the supply of Bethel White granite for a major project in the United Arab Emirates, Rock of Ages continues its supply of American granite for large-scale architectural works in the Middle East.
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CarraraMarmotec celebrates a culture of marble

September 2, 2010
With an expanded program that connects the stone industry with sculpture and design, the biennial CarraraMarmotec exhibition took place from May 19 to 22 in the historic stoneworking center of Carrara, Italy.
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Adding new materials through technology

September 2, 2010
With state-of-the-art equipment and material treatment, the Alberti Group is continually adding new introductions to its lineup of marble, onyx, travertine, granite and other stones.
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American becomes a quarrying force in Brazil

September 2, 2010
As the owner, operator and distributor for several quarries for exotic stones in Brazil - including the site for Nacarado quartzite - American-owned Everest Export is making an impact in the international marketplace.
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Investing for the architectural market

September 2, 2010
As one of the world’s leading suppliers of natural stone, the Campolonghi Group has undergone a range of investments to better serve the architectural community.
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Finding consistent growth through diversification

September 2, 2010
With four locations in three different states, Discover Marble & Granite has achieved growth by expanding its product offerings as well as its client base.
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Marmomacc welcomes the world to Verona

September 1, 2010
As the leading international stone fair, Marmomacc will host the global stone industry when it takes place from September 29 to October 2 in Verona, Italy.
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Where do Brazilian “Exotics” come from?

August 31, 2010
A decade ago, I traveled to the famed Giallo Veneziano quarry in Brazil -- via helicopter -- and immediately counted it among the most interesting places I visited while doing this job. To see an entire mountain of granite being worked by nearly 100 people was a sight I will not forget. 
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Increasing shop efficiency

August 1, 2010
In this forum, members of the Stone Fabricators Alliance discuss methods to increase efficiency within the stone fabrication shop.
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Increased shop efficiency = increased profits

August 1, 2010
With fabrication shops working on tighter margins than ever before, many shop managers and owners are eliminating unnecessary cost by increasing efficiency. Recently, I conducted a roundtable on increasing shop efficiency with members of the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA), which can be found on page 62 of this issue.
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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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