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Nearly 30 years of architectural stonework

July 2, 2012
In 1983, Mezger Enterprises, Inc. expanded its limestone production to include custom architectural stonework, and it has completed a range of high-profile projects over the past three decades


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Seam Phantom

June 4, 2012
Braxton-Bragg is now offering the Seam Phantom, which can help fabricators create nearly invisible seams on countertops and other projects, according to Product Manager Steve Bussell.


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North American Fabricator Tour continues through Italy

March 29, 2012
A group of nearly 30 North American stone fabricators are currently in the midst of a week-long tour of Italy that includes visits with many of the nation's stone producers and technology providers.


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Marble Institute of America (MIA)/Stone World seminars kick off in Charlotte

March 23, 2012
An extensive slate of Marble Institute of America (MIA)/Stone World seminars is in place for 2012, and they have been carefully planned to offer the stone industry valuable information that will help them in their day-to-day business.


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Newsline: Winning crews rock StonEXPO/Marmomacc Americas 2012

March 1, 2012
Recently, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas reached out to all fabricators and installers asking them to submit profiles of their best crew and one specific project. Finalists from these entries were then posted online for industry professionals to vote on their favorites.


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Coverings to put social media front-and-center of show

February 22, 2012
Coverings 2012, set for April 17 to 20 in Orlando, FL, is putting social media at the forefront of this year's show with a 1,500-square-foot show floor addition.


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Ronald Alan Busse receives 2011 MIA Migliore for Lifetime Achievement

February 16, 2012
Ronald Alan Busse, who spent over 50 years in the natural stone industry, has been awarded the 2011 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Busse accepted the award at the annual Marble Institute of America (MIA) Awards Luncheon held during StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.


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Fabricators discuss working in today’s landscape

February 1, 2012
In this roundtable, fabricators from around the country gathered to exchange ideas on a range of topics — from the current business climate to challenges in the shop


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“People need to step it up and start spending”

January 5, 2012
I was talking about the current business situation with a colleague lately, and they came up with a very succinct way of solving the economic crisis, which I have decided to make the headline of this column.


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Fabricators plan to spend in 2012

January 5, 2012
More than half of the respondents to the Stone World fabricator survey saw their business grow in 2011, and they are planning more big-ticket investments than they have in several years


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Business Success for Fabricators - September

9/19/12
International Granite & Marble Corp.
North Bergen, NJ
United States
The Marble Institute and Stone World magazine are proud to offer a one-of-a-kind event to stone companies from throughout the New York and New Jersey markets!

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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 Magazine

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May 2013

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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2013 Spring

CSTD's Spring issue features a special on Kitchen and Bath renovation. This edition also takes a look at the continuing popularity of quartz surfacing.

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