Articles by Michael Reis

Stone as a selling point

September 18, 2001
The design of this speculative home in Arizona utilizes natural stone to entice prospective buyers.
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A display of stone for the European Community

August 29, 2001
Designed with natural stone from around the continent, the European Parliament Building in Brussels, Belgium, stands as a symbol of unity among nations.
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Paving a stone path along the Costa del Sol

August 22, 2001
This upscale seaside playground in Southern Spain is a major consumer of natural stone.
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From diamond tooling to sculpture

August 22, 2001
Years of working in the industrial diamond industry led one person to apply his techniques to the world of sculpting.
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Tapping the natural qualities of stone

August 22, 2001
In this issue of Stone World, we are presenting a focus on 'cubic stone.'
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Advancing the stone tradition of Southern Spain

August 22, 2001
The stone-producing firms in the Andalucia region of Spain are carrying on the rich history of the area, as well as advancing the art.
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Technology and craftsmanship running side by side

August 21, 2001
In this issue of Stone World, we are presenting our annual Focus on Slate.
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Re-emerging U.S. Stone Industry<br>A proud heritage of slate production

August 17, 2001
With multiple quarries and processing plants in Upstate New York and Vermont, Tatko Brothers and Sheldon Slate Products have advanced the tradition of the region's slate industry.
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Brazilian stoneworking center to host international fair

August 17, 2001
The City of Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, Espito Santo, Brazil will be the focus of the international stone industry in late August as it hosts its annual stone fair.
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So many shows, so little time

August 16, 2001
Even though the organizers of different shows are on different continents,Michael Reis believes they can better communicate with one another and try to come up with a schedule that benefits everyone.
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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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