Articles by Michael Reis

Expanding from man-made materials to stone

November 1, 2003
After over 40 years of fabricating laminate and solid surface countertops, Marvic Corp. branched into natural stone fabrication with the establishment of AJD Stone Design
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Steady growth in countertop processing

October 1, 2003
Established in 1990, Stone Surfaces, Inc. of East Rutherford, NJ, has demonstrated steady growth as a fabricator and installer of stone countertops
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Standing out among the crowd

September 1, 2003
With a collection of unique materials from around the world to complement their granite and marble collection, International Italmarmi has a broad lineup of natural stone products.
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Italian slab producer opens new resin plant

September 1, 2003
Following a trend that has become very popular in Europe as well as the U.S., Bruno Lucchetti is supplying resin-treated slabs from a new facility in Massa, Italy.
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Stone Column:<br>Worth the trip

September 1, 2003
In June of this year, CarraraMarmotec took place in the historic stoneworking center of Carrara, Italy, marking the 24th year that the show has taken place in that locale.
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Advanced quarry saw extracts premium Italian marble

September 1, 2003
At the underground Ezio Ronchieri quarry near Carrara, Italy, the owners extract premium Statuario, Carrara P, Calacatta and Arabescato marble with the help of a state-of-the-art mobile chainsaw.
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Playing a key role in international stone architecture

September 1, 2003
With state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, the companies of the Campolonghi Group have supplied stone for some of the world's most impressive architectural works.
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Italian stoneworking center hosts CarraraMarmotec 2003

September 1, 2003
Taking place in the renowned stoneworking region of Carrara, Italy, CarraraMarmotec, the 24th International Marble, Machinery and Equipment Fair was held from June 4 to 7, 2003.
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Vertical integration in India

August 1, 2003
With ownership of the quarries, fabricating plants and even the shipping trucks, Pokarna Limited sells high-quality Indian stone products to an international market.
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Re-Emerging:<br>Utah supplier continues to expand

August 1, 2003
Backed by its own quarry, fabrication shops and stonemasonry business, Delta Stone Products of Heber City, UT, is the result of a steady growth over the past 15 years.
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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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