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Fabricating Technology - Accessories

February 01, 2012
A line of standard, modular lifter-tilters that are offered with either electric or compressed-air power for handling heavy slabs weighing up to 2,000 pounds are available from Anver Corp. of Hudson, MA.


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California stone quarrier looks forward

February 01, 2012
Based in Central California, where it operates a quarry and fabricating facility for quartzitic schist, Sydney Peak Stone is striving to b ecome a model company in the area of environmental responsibility


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More than three decades of progression

February 01, 2012
Since 1979, Stone Italiana has been developing new designs and concepts in engineered quartz slabs and tiles, and its products continue t o be used for some of the world’s most prestigious applications


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The next generation of block processing

February 01, 2012
With the latest block-processing technology and the capability to produce a range of surface finishes, Ferrari Cav. Rodolfo & Figli Industria Graniti is a leader in the Chiampo, Italy, region


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Italian quarrier maintains a storied legacy

February 01, 2012
Working a quarry in Chiampo, Italy, that dates back nearly three centuries, Marmi Faedo produces limestone for a range of architectural applicaitons


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Stoneworking studio collaborates with the design world

February 01, 2012
Now in operation for four decades, the artisan shop Decormarmi of Chiampo, Italy, processes a range of high-end architectural stonework, and it works in conjunction with a host of renowned design professionals


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Fabricators discuss working in today’s landscape

February 01, 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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Marble shop is built on craftsmanship

January 31, 2012
With a blend of artisan skills and state-of-the-art stoneworking technology, Vicentina Marmi produces ornate stonework for an international client base


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“Made in Italy” pride at all levels of production

February 01, 2012
Every year, as part of the education program at the Marmomacc trade fair in Verona, Italy, the show organizer, Veronafiere, puts together an impressive continuing education program for architects from North America and around the world.


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MIA/Stone World Seminars hit the ground running in 2012....

February 01, 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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One Liners....

February 01, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) now offers posters that promote sustainability.


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Ed Metcalf inducted into CTDA's Hall of Fame

January 05, 2012
Laticrete, a global manufacturer and leader of premium installation and finishing systems for the building industry, announced that its President, North America Division, Ed Metcalf, was inducted into the Ceramic Tile Distributor Association's Hall of Fame.


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2011 Performance survey reinforces differences between typical and high profit fabricators

January 12, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) recently completed its fourth Performance Analysis Report for U.S. and Canadian natural stone fabricators.


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Stanley Steemer and Custom Building Products form alliance

January 18, 2012
Homeowners and businesses experiencing problems with their tile and grout work have a new nationwide resource to which they can turn.


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Artisan Group™ inducts two new board members

February 01, 2012
Artisan Group has inducted two new board members: Kellie Akins, Sales & Marketing Manager of Innovative Surfaces in Minneapolis, MN, and Joe Hoffman, Jr., owner of Hoffman Fixtures Company (HFC) in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK.


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Stone of the Month: Lundhs Antique

February 01, 2012
This Stone of the Month supplied by Lundhs, Larvik, Norway.


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White Platinum

February 01, 2012
Silestone, a leader in quartz surfacing, has expanded its Platinum Series with the addition of White Platinum, a stark hue with vibrant silver-colored flecks.


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MK-101-24

February 01, 2012
The MK-101-24 wet cutting tile saw from MK Diamond Products, Inc. was engineered to meet today’s demands.


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Tenax Glaxs

February 01, 2012
Available from Braxton-Bragg, Tenax Glaxs is a new generation, bi-component material, designed to specifically address both the “shadow” effect, as well as sun-fading or yellowing under normal UV exposure.


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Coverings 2011 in Pictures

Once again, Coverings served as a platform for exhibitors to showcase the very latest in natural stone and quartz surfacing options. The event made a shift to Las Vegas, NV, this year after alternating between Orlando, FL, and Chicago for the past few years. The following is just a sample of the many materials that were on display in Las Vegas.

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