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Atlas Copco acquires Perfora

November 8, 2012
In January, Atlas Copco acquired Perfora S.p.A., an Italian company that manufactures and sells drilling and cutting equipment for the dimension stone industry.


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Green practices in stone production

September 5, 2012
At Marbrasa Marmores e Granitos do Brasil Ltda., the company’s production units operate in a way that fosters the natural environment


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The treasures of Sicily

July 24, 2012
In my role as Editor, I have the chance to visit stone and tile production facilities around the world.


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R.E.D. Granitti's StonEvolution is formed

June 4, 2012
— StonEvolution AG is a newly formed subsidiary of R.E.D. Graniti offering first quality slabs direct from quarries they own and/or operate.


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A culture of quality and craftsmanship

April 2, 2012
From its quarrying operations to the processing of finished stonework, the employees at Burlington Slate Ltd. share a common goal of generating superior finished products using methods and practices that emphasize sustainability and worker safety


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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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Mineração Guidoni makes an international impact

January 5, 2012
With two decades of experience in the industry, Mineração Guidoni has become a leading supplier of Brazilian materials, including slabs as well as cut-to-size projects


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Planeta Pedra shows consistent growth

January 5, 2012
With an eye on the American marketplace, Planeta Pedra is continually offering new materials to its customers, with quarries located across Brazil


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Gramazini marks two decades of stone production

January 5, 2012
Steady investments in technology and quarry research have allowed Gramazini to grow into a solid supplier to the international marketplace


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Bramagran invests in the future

January 5, 2012
By continually spending money to upgrade its operations Bramagran has become one of Brazil’s largest stone suppliers
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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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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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