Articles by Michael Reis

Brazilian slate made to order

June 8, 2004
Located in the slate-rich Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, Lincar Pedras de Ardosia Ltda. specializes in quarrying and fabricating a full range of architectual slate products
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Stone Fabricators Forum

June 8, 2004
Once again, a large group of stone fabricators who attended Coverings 2004 gathered to share their experiences in the industry
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Brazilian slate made to order

June 8, 2004
Located in the slate-rich Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, Lincar Pedras de Ardosia Ltda. specializes in quarrying and fabricating a full range of architectual slate products
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Stone Column:<br>Getting in touch with homeowners

May 5, 2004
Now that the Internet is firmly in place as a primary source of finding information on stone, the Stone World staff is receiving more calls than ever from natural stone consumers.
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Architectural stone producer invests in new slab plant

May 5, 2004
Already internationally known for its work in architectural stone, the Margraf group of Chiampo, Vicenza, Italy, has added to its scope by establishing a slab resining and polishing plant with the latest in Italian products and machinery
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Covering all angles of stone production

May 5, 2004
The companies of the Testi Group work in virtually all aspects for natural stone fabrication, from tiles and slabs to architectural work and furnishings
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Rediscovering Arizona onyx

May 5, 2004
After years of working with Arizona sandstone and flagstone, Stoneworld International has reopened an historic site that contains a unique variety of onyx.
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Jerusalem stone fits Nevada setting

April 11, 2004
For a new multi-use plaza outside of Las Vegas, NV, the design was completed with Jerusalem Gold limestone to give a feeling of class, while also fitting in with the surrounding environment.
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Another strong showing for Vitoria Fair

April 11, 2004
The 17th edition of the International Fair of Marble and Granite took place in Vitoria, Brazil, for the second straight year, and it built on the success of last year's event.
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Surfaces 2004 draws a crowd

April 11, 2004
A total of 36,140 professionals attended Surfaces 2004 in January, and there was increased participation of natural stone and related products.
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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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