Articles by Michael Reis

Pennsylvania fabricator moves with the times

August 1, 2010
With a diverse production range that includes kitchen  countertops as well as elaborate commercial work, Akropolis Marble and Granite Imports of Colmar, PA, has maintained a level of success over the years.
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Fabricator issues and solutions discussed at SFA Workshop

July 1, 2010
At one of the most recent SFA Workshops, held at Crowe Custom Countertops in Acworth, GA, around 200 fabricators discussed the various issues they are facing in the shop and in the field today.
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Stone imports are up, so where is the recovery?

July 1, 2010
As I walked around two of the major international trade fairs earlier this year - Coverings in the U.S. and the Vitória Stone Fair in Brazil - major exporters were telling me that sales to the American market had decidedly increased for the first quarter of 2010.
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Bringing English heritage to North Texas

July 1, 2010
The design of a residence in University Park, TX, features a combination of hand-selected English antiques and classical detailing -   including the thoughtful use of natural stone.
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Stone contributes to LEED certification for new Las Vegas landmark

July 1, 2010
As the latest grand-scale project to be completed in Las Vegas, the CityCenter mixed-use complex features stone throughout its interior and exterior, with local stone cladding at the ARIA resort to connect it to the region and also help achieve LEED Gold certification.
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Brazil on the rebound

June 1, 2010
Over the past few months, my travels to international trade shows have given me the opportunity to sit down with some of the world’s major stone producers to gauge the current market conditions. Not surprisingly, many of these suppliers are based in Brazil. And for the first time in awhile, their mood is upbeat.
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Vitória Stone Fair shows growth

June 1, 2010
The 2010 edition of the Vitória Stone Fair - held in the major stoneworking region of Espírito Santo, Brazil - had a positive showing, with increases in the number of exhibitors as well as attendees.
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A continual focus on product expansion

June 1, 2010
Founded in 1994, Zucchi Granite of Serra, Espírito Santo, has shown a pattern of constant development, and it is placing an emphasis on bringing new exotic materials to the international marketplace.
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More than 40 years of innovation

June 1, 2010
Since its beginnings in 1968, Santo Antonio Granitos Ltda. has made a name for itself by processing unique and one-of-a-kind materials, and it has innovative production methods that allow it to work with virtually any type of stone.
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Waterjet fabricator roundup

June 1, 2010
Across the U.S., stone fabrication shops of all sizes are utilizing waterjet equipment in their operations, and they are being used on a variety of finished 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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