Articles by Michael Reis

A full range of tile production

May 5, 2003
To prosper in the highly competitive field of Italian tile production, Marmi Verona has a diverse factory for manufacturing tiles from natural stone blocks.
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South American producer adds gangsaw capacity

April 3, 2003
Located in Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil, Andrade S.A. Marmoles e Granitos is expanding its slab production capacity with an investment in two state-of-the-art gangsaws and a polishing line.
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Brazilian stone fair thrives in Vitoria

April 3, 2003
In its 15th edition, the International Marble & Granite Fair moved to Vitoria, the capital city of Esp?to Santo, where it drew a strong international following.
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The development of a stoneworking region

April 3, 2003
Situated near the port of Vitoria and within the stone-rich State of Espirito Santo, Brazil, the City of Serra is primed to become a major stone producer on an international level.
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Running like clockwork

April 2, 2003
Located in Beltsville, MD, Marble & Granite Fabricators, Inc. relies on straightforward techniques and machinery to produce 8 to 10 high-end kitchen projects per week.
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Breathing new life into a Manhattan landmark

April 1, 2003
After two of its facades were destroyed in the September 11 attacks, expert stonecarvers have been called in to replicate the intricate stonework at the historic Barclay-Vesey Building in New York City.
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A gothic revival in Chicago

March 13, 2003
A major renovation and restoration project at the University of Chicago's Bartlett Hall upgraded the building to 21st century standards while also maintaining its historic character.
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A new shop for custom countertop fabrication

March 3, 2003
After starting up in mid-2002, Stone N Counters of Haledon, NJ, has built up a healthy client base for kitchen countertops.
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Stone Column: The continued growth of stone fabrication

March 3, 2003
In this issue of Stone World, we are presenting a broad range of "Fabrication Case Studies." And given the growth in stoneworking operations -- in the U.S. and abroad -- this is sure to be a recurring theme in future issues as well.
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Producing stone kitchens, bathrooms and furnishings

March 3, 2003
With a showroom and fabricating facilities in Rockland County, NY, Barocco Marble & Granite cuts stone for a range of interior design applications.
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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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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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