Articles by Michael Reis

Stone industry overview

March 1, 2004
The stone industry has been continually growing and changing in North America, and these changes have been taking place on all fronts -- from quarrying and fabrication to sales and marketing.
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Supplying natural stone throughout the year

February 2, 2004
Based in Boyertown, PA, Rolling Rock Building Stone supplies natural stone from the quarries of Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond
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Quarrying and fabricating a broad range of Brazilian stone

January 10, 2004
The Pemagran Group of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espirito Santo, Brazil, supplies a wide variety of stones from its quarries throughout the region.
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Slate processor invests in new slab plant

January 10, 2004
To meet the need for high-quality Brazilian slate, MAP has established a new facility solely for producing slate slabs and cut-to-size work
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Brazilian stone fair returns to Vitoria

January 10, 2004
For the second straight year, the International Marble and Granite Fair will take place in Vitoria, Brazil, which stands in close proximity to many major stone producers.
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Fabricating Technology roundup

January 10, 2004
As the North American stone fabrication sector continues to grow, so does the lineup of equipment, tools and accessories they use on a daily basis.
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More growth for the U.S. stone industry in 2004

January 10, 2004
Stone fabricators in the U.S. are predicting an overall increase in business this coming year, and they are backing up this confidence by investing in their operations, according to an exclusive Stone World market study.
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An international collection of stonework in Sao Paulo

January 10, 2004
To complete the Corporate Park Building in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a variety of stone from around the world was shipped to Brazil, where it was fabricated and installed.
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Modern block processing plant opens in Vitoria

January 10, 2004
Using the most advanced machinery from Italy, Marmocil of Vitoria, Brazil, fabricates blocks into slabs and other architectural products.
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Supplying a broad region of clients

November 1, 2003
Located in the semi-rural town of Olyphant, PA, CoratoStone often goes a long way to satisfy its customer base
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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'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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