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Don’t ever stop learning

June 3, 2013
In addition to visiting the many stone events on the “Spring Trade Show Circuit” so far this year — Las Vegas, Brazil, Atlanta, etc. — I took some time last month to travel to Salt Lake City, UT, for the Utah Stone Summit


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MIA/Stone World Industry Education Series is underway in Utah

May 14, 2013
The latest edition of the MIA/Stone World Industry Education Series is currently taking place at Arizona Tile in Salt Lake City, UT, and there are more than 30 fabricators on hand.


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AIA Expo once again to feature natural stone on the agenda

The expo will include 700 exhibitors from all sectors of the architecture and construction sector and offer education sessions
May 1, 2013
The AIA National Convention and Expo is set for June 20 to 22 in Denver, CO, and once again, natural stone will be part of the education program as well as the expo, which features the Stone and Tile Pavilion


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BSI and MIA offer free CEU speaker workshop

December 27, 2012
The following is a message of invitation from Jim Hieb, Vice President of the Marble Institute of America


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Discounted registration deadline extended for Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas

December 5, 2012
Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas have extended the discounted registration deadline for attendees for one week only to Wednesday, December 12.


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A new era of collaboration among fabricators

October 15, 2012
Last month, I sat in the showroom at IGM in North Bergen, NJ, with nearly 40 veteran fabricators from the New York Metropolitan area, and I saw something that probably wouldn't have been possible five or 10 years ago. T


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Surfaces-Stonexpo/Marmomacc Americas Education program awards masters certificates

July 2, 2012
The Surfaces-StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Education Program solidified itself as a leading provider of top-quality education by awarding more than 300 Masters Certificates to attendees who completed more than eight hours of course work during the 2012 show.


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SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc 2012 Awards Masters Certificates

June 21, 2012
The SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Education Program solidified itself as a leading provider of top-quality education by awarding more than 300 Masters Certificates to attendees who completed more than eight hours of course work during the 2012 show.


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Do good fabricators need education?

March 8, 2012
In my role as Stone World editor, I report on stone fabrication shops across the country on a regular basis.


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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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2013 June

Stone World's June issue highlights a series of stone companies and quarries such as PBA Stone, Mag Ban, Gramil and San Gabriel Black quarry. Also, check out some exclusive coverage from the annual Vitoria Stone Fair, which took place in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Magazine

CSTD Summer 2013 cover

2013 Summer

The Summer issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design highlights some of the top products from Coverings 2013, which took place in April. Also, read about the designing of a custom pool and spa by Rock Solid Tile.

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How to Polish & Restore Marble Flooring

This video will show you step-by-step how to resurface and polish marble flooring from grinding and removing lippage and scratches to achieving a highly reflective polish.

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Stone Industry Education

stone industry educationStone Industry Education is sponsored by Stone World Magazine and Marble Institute of America. The SIE events will help you: strengthen your skills, build your business, and  increase profit in your shop.  Check out stoneindustryeducation.com to register for upcoming fabricator and installer seminars.

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