Articles by Alexis Fisher

Maintaining quality through technology

March 1, 2010
Staying on the forefront of new technology, Myrtle Beach Granite and Marble Inc. remains an active stone fabricator of the Myrtle Beach region of South Carolina.
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An American specialist in Mexican porphyry

February 1, 2010
As a primary North American distributor for Mexico Porphyry & Stone in San Luis de La Pais, Mexico, Milestone Imports of Santa Fe, NM, has seen its business grow while the quarry and its local area continues to evolve.
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A revival of church architecture in the U.S.

February 1, 2010
The recent construction of the Church of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, features an elaborate stone palette, symbolizing a new direction for church architecture in the U.S.
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Adapting for continued success

January 6, 2010
By investing in the right equipment and expanding its product lines, GMG Stone, Inc. of San Diego, CA, has found ways to continue its advancement in the stone industry.
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Reformatting to meet market demand

September 3, 2009
Using the same high-production and efficiency techniques for commercial and large-scale projects, TruRock LLC of Louisville, KY, has since restructured those tactics toward residential endeavors.
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Restoring the historic value of a grand hotel

September 1, 2009
The recent renovation of the historic Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater, FL, called for building materials that restored the existing building to its original grandeur.
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A North American stone supplier with Turkish roots

September 1, 2009
Based in Toronto, Canada, Tru-Stone operates three stoneworking plants in Turkey, and it provides a range of finished products.
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CNC Technology Aids in Large-Scale Fabricator's Success

July 1, 2009
With the right equipment and technology, including a range of CNC machinery, UGMC of Santa Fe Springs, CA, has strategically made the transition from stone supplier to a full production and fabrication facility.
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Colgate University Continues Tradition of Stone

July 1, 2009
For a campus rich in a history of stone architecture, it was a simple decision for Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, to choose natural materials for the creation of a new science center and renovation of its library.
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Technology Yields Success for Alabama Shop

June 3, 2009
In more ways than one, the move toward advanced equipment has transformed Select Granite, Inc. of Pelham, AL, into a complete design center.
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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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