Articles by Michael Reis

Stone Column:<br>The versatility of sandstone

August 1, 2003
In the U.S. stone industry, one of the largest growth markets has clearly been granite slab sales.
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Made in America

July 1, 2003
Filling a need for gangsaw plants within the U.S., East Coast Granite Works has been established in Baltimore, MD.
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Italian slab processor invests in resin plant

June 4, 2003
After decades of standard slab processing, Cometti srl recently upgraded its operation with an automated slab processing plant.
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Slate transforms a residential kitchen space

June 4, 2003
For this 200-year-old private residence in Vermont, which was formerly a hotel, the owners relied on local slate to upgrade the home while retaining a classic look.
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An eye on quality

June 4, 2003
Since its foundation in 1965, Camara Slate Products has grown to become one of the country's leading quarries and fabricators of Vermont slate.
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Hand-crafted precision in China

June 4, 2003
P & L's stoneworking operation outside of Beijing, China, relies on personal craftsmanship to produce high-quality slate and quartzite products.
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Fabricators Forum 2003

May 5, 2003
The following is a summary of the Stone World Fabricators Forum that took place at Coverings 2003, where fabricators from around the country shared their experiences working with natural stone.
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Stone fabrication from a manufacturing perspective

May 5, 2003
With 40 years of manufacturing experience, the owners of A' Bella Stone LLP bring a unique perspective to their new stone fabrication shop in Chambersburg, PA.
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Advanced slab fabrication in Italy

May 5, 2003
Grein Italia of Verona, Italy, has invested in a state-of-the-art slab processing line to produce materials with a thickness tolerance of +/- 0.3 mm (1¿ inch).
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China's capital hosts stone exhibition

May 5, 2003
Stonetech 2003 recently took place in Beijing, China, and it showcased suppliers of stone and machinery from around the world.
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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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Stone World Magazine

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May 2013

Stone World's new issue includes a feature on the restoration of St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD as well as an inside look at the Artisan Group’s annual fabrication event in Austin, TX.

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2013 Spring

CSTD's Spring issue features a special on Kitchen and Bath renovation. This edition also takes a look at the continuing popularity of quartz surfacing.

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