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Oceanfront dining area enhanced with Chinese quartzite

July 05, 2011
Set directly on the beach, The Cheesecake Factory location in Marina Del Ray, CA, recently underwent a renovation of its outdoor patio, which included a soft color palette of natural stone.
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Quartz surfacing reflects the spirit of the NBA

July 05, 2011
The recently renovated luxury suites at American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL, feature Silestone countertops — creating a hip and chic environment for watching the Miami Heat play.
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Assessing the North American stone market

July 05, 2011
In this exclusive Stone World interview, Artisan Group Executive Director Chad Seiders shares some insight on stone industry market conditions — now and in the future.
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Fabricators learn the “Made in Italy” way

July 05, 2011
With visits to technology manufacturers, large-scale stone producers and fabrication shops throughout Northern Italy, a group of North American fabricators were indoctrinated in the Italian stone industry.
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Fabricator Forum: Countertop installation issues

July 05, 2011
As the lingering recession finally eases, attendees at the various industry “Fabricator Forums” are once again focusing on technical issues they face in the shop as well as the field.
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Stone marketing techniques are shared in Denver

July 05, 2011
Marketing was a key take-away at the MIA/Stone World’s Rocky Mountain Stone Summit, in Denver, CO, and sessions will continue across North America throughout 2011.
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Embracing change to sustain a viable business

July 05, 2011
Since 1949, Artisan Group member Hoffman Fixtures Co. of Tulsa, OK, has consistently evolved and branched out into different arenas to remain a profitable fabrication operation despite difficult economic times.
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Massachusetts fabricator seizes an opportunity

July 05, 2011
Already a leading solid surface fabricator in its region, TWD Surfaces of Bridgewater, MA, took advantage of market conditions to expand — and thrive — in the fabrication of quartz surfacing and natural stone.
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Stone palette achieves residential luxury

July 05, 2011
An assortment of marble, travertine and sandstone combine to create a chic Old World-style design for Terra Bella luxury condominiums in Pasadena, CA.
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American stone adds character at Marist College

July 05, 2011
The Ellen M. Hancock Technology Center at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, is utilizing a blend of granite from the Adirondacks Mountains of Upstate New York.
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Monitoring the pulse of the stone industry

July 05, 2011
A few weeks ago, I attended a session of the Marble Institute of America/Stone World education series in Boston, MA, where I also moderated a Fabricator Forum.
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AG&M expands to seven locations

July 05, 2011
Architectural Granite & Marble, headquartered in Austin, TX, with branches in Birmingham, AL; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Raleigh, NC and San Antonio, TX, has recently opened a new branch in Puyallup, WA, which will offer consumers Factory Direct pricing.
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Laser Products Industries adds two employees

July 05, 2011
Laser Products Industries has announced the addition of two more members to its sales staff — Jeff Larson and Scott Kirkland.
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Silestone selected for exclusive Sotheby’s events

July 05, 2011
Silestone, a world leader in quartz surfacing, was recently selected by Sotheby’s New York to create bars and tables to be used during a series of exclusive events leading up to its prestigious Contemporary, Modern and Impressionist art sales held during the month of June.
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Texas Fabricator is Cited by Osha

July 04, 2011
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Venetian Marble & Granite of Helotes, TX, with 10 serious safety and health violations after an inspection found that workers were exposed to unsafe levels of crystalline silica particles. Proposed penalties total $41,300.
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Sandvik Hosts Event in Latin America

July 04, 2011
Following success of the 2010 Customer Days in Malaysia, China, North America and South Africa, Sandvik Mining and Construction recently hosted its first exclusive customer event of 2011.
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Laticrete Develops Eco-Friendly Sales Aid

July 04, 2011
Laticrete, a leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, continues to seek out and implement sustainable initiatives to protect the environment most recently with the launch of its Laticrete Grout Channel Refurbishment Kit.
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Abrasive Technology Celebrates 40 Years

July 04, 2011
Abrasive Technology of Lewis Center, OH, has announced that 2011 marks its 40th year of business as a privately-owned manufacturer of superabrasive grinding wheels and tooling products.
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Hanwha Surfaces Convenes Distributors to Address Market Needs

July 04, 2011
Hanwha L&C Surfaces, a leading global manufacturer of quartz and solid surfaces, met with select distributors this past week for its bi-annual meeting to review current marketplace initiatives, share ideas and discuss opportunities for continuing to build brand awareness for Hanwha Surfaces and its products: HanStone Quartz and Hanex Solid Surfaces.
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Laticrete MVIS System donated for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

July 05, 2011
Laticrete, a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, donated the Laticrete ® MVIS™ system of products to help out a family from Wellman, TX, for a special episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
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SOTM: Pepper Engineered Quartz Stone

July 05, 2011
This Stone of the Month supplied by Stone Italiana S.p.A., Verona, Italy. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.
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Machine of the Month: July 2011

July 05, 2011
Diamond tools from Zenesis Technology feature the diamonds arranged in a specific pattern to maximize tool performance.
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I-Brace

July 06, 2011
Braxton-Bragg now offers an animated video of the I-Brace, a new invention by InnoTops. It is a simple device for strengthening cantilevered stone countertops and is installed into the base cabinet while replacing costly and bulky corbels, reports the manufacturer.
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Crema Marfil Marble

July 05, 2011
Crema Marfil marble from Spanish stone producer Levantina is a yellowish material with a compact fine grain and minimal presence of short, thin and light-tone veins.
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Galaxy B220GV-20

July 05, 2011
Pedrini has installed its Galaxy B220GV-20 slab polishing machine at Pedra do Frade in Brazil. The machine has a new look, with more flexible guards.
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Automatic Stealth Seamer

July 05, 2011
With the Automatic Stealth Seamer™ by Omni Cubed, the working area is open and accessible with the units in place. This feature is a time-saver for installers and enables total clean-up of the seam before the epoxy cures completely, reports the manufacturer.
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Applied Diamond Tools

July 05, 2011
Metal bond flexible diamond grinding discs/pads from Applied Diamond Tools are used for heavy to medium grinding of granite, concrete and other types of stones.
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Brandy Crag Silver

July 05, 2011
Cumbria-based stone engineers, Burlington, has extended its palette of rich and welcoming stone colors with the addition of Brandy Crag Silver.
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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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