Articles by Michael Reis

Fabricator discussions take place at MIA/Stone World event

December 3, 2012
As part of the MIA/Stone World industry education series, around 40 veteran fabricators gathered at IGM in North Bergen, NJ, where two separate forums addressed current industry issues


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Third SFA MegaWorkshop takes place in Nashville

December 3, 2012
The third edition of the SFA MegaWorkshop was held in Nashville, TN, from October 10 to 12, and it offered exhibits, demonstrations and educational seminars


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Lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy: Stand up and fight back

November 8, 2012
First of all, let me state that I am a little distracted as I write this column. 


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Time to start promoting green practices

November 1, 2012
I realize that the term “Green Building” is more than a bit overused these days — to the point that it is almost a cliché, in my opinion.


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Fabricator Forum: Shop conservation practices

November 1, 2012
In this online forum, members of the Stone Fabricators Alliance discuss some of the conservation practices taking place in their shops


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Landmark chateau is reborn in Slovakia

November 1, 2012
After serving as the seat of the Appony for more than six centuries, Chateau Appony fell into disrepair after World War II, and it was recently restored with two varieties of natural stone


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Slabwork provides a focal point for Manhattan office

November 1, 2012
A combination of marble and crystallized glass slabs were used to create a signature reception desk for the offices at OrbiMed Advisors, LLC in New York, NY


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A new era of collaboration among fabricators

October 15, 2012
Last month, I sat in the showroom at IGM in North Bergen, NJ, with nearly 40 veteran fabricators from the New York Metropolitan area, and I saw something that probably wouldn't have been possible five or 10 years ago. T


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A 16-slab altar renovation

October 1, 2012
Founded in 1858, the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Napa, CA, underwent a $850,000 renovation to its sanctuary last year that included innovative use of natural stone.


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Does the stone industry have a future?

October 1, 2012
When I look at the stone industry, I see a totally mixed bag — and I don’t mean that as a good thing.


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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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