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Stone World Magazine

2012 January

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New developments at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012

January 5, 2012
With new exhibitors, new educational sessions and new offerings on the show floor, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012 has a variety of innovations for attendees


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Vitória Stone Fair to welcome the global marketplace

Michael Reis
January 5, 2012
Set to take place from February 7 to 10, 2012, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, the Vitória Stone Fair is a showcase of the nation’s finest stone materials


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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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Natural stone adds to CDC campus environment

Kelly Martin
January 5, 2012
Crab Orchard stone was incorporated to enhance the design of a new building on The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Atlanta, GA, campus


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Jura marble creates a presence for Utah institution

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 5, 2012
With roots that can be traced back to 1873, Zions Bank Financial Center remains a well-known institution in Utah with a new building featuring Jura marble on its exterior facade


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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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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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Fabricators plan to spend in 2012

Michael Reis
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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Solid growth in the Adirondacks

Michael Reis
January 5, 2012
Since it began quarrying operations in 1996, Adirondack Natural Stone of Whitehall, NY, has steadily advanced its business over the years


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Staying true to the art of the trade

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 5, 2012
Functioning as a two-person operation, de la tierra, inc. of Portland, OR, prides itself as an artisan shop that maintains high-quality production standards


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“People need to step it up and start spending”

Michael Reis
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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Product of the Month

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Machine of the Month: January 2012

January 5, 2012
Montresor & C. srl has presented a new machine for easy and fast processing of mitered edges.


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Fiesta Ornamental

January 5, 2012
This Stone of the Month supplied by Pemagran Group of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil. 


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Products

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The Pro-Cart AT1

January 5, 2012
The Pro-Cart AT1 (All-Terrain Installation Cart) by Omni Cubed, Inc. provides a solution to the challenges associated with large and cumbersome countertop installation carts.


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Surface Bonder Xi

January 5, 2012
Recognized for its high-quality, pre-colored, cartridge-based adhesives that offer a perfect color match when laminating, mitring and seaming natural stone and quartz, Integra Adhesives is proud to introduce the perfect solution for field deck-seam: the Surface Bonder Xi in a new 100ml cartridge.


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Assassin® EXW turbo blade

January 5, 2012
GranQuartz® has introduced the Assassin® EXW turbo blade, which is designed for aggressive cutting on granite and other natural stone.


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Industry News

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Cosentino Center Opens in Orlando

January 5, 2012
Cosentino, a global leader in natural stone, quartz and recycled surfacing, recently opened its sixth North American Cosentino Center in Orlando, FL.


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One Liners...

January 5, 2012

 

Any questions regarding Newsline, contact: Newsline Editor, Stone World, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 203, Paramus, NJ 07652; Fax: 201-291-9002; E-mail: michael@stoneworld.com.

 

Any questions regarding Newsline, contact: Newsline Editor, Stone World, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 203, Paramus, NJ 07652; Fax: 201-291-9002; E-mail: michael@stoneworld.com.

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Additionally, Laticrete has partnered with Supercap to form Laticrete Supercap, LLC. Supercap® System-licensed applicators use patented pump trucks to blend and deliver problem-solving underlayment systems to the jobsite. Pumping is done from ground level and material is delivered quickly and efficiently, directly from the hose to the floor on large-scale surface preparation and remediation projects. Heights of 50 stories, even in congested urban areas, can be easily served. Deliveries and technical support will be available throughout North America.

Laticrete Supercap has already added the First Next Generation Mobile Blending Unit (MBU) to their fleet pump trucks. Additionally, it announced the appointment of Brad Fulkerson to the position of Managing Director. Fulkerson was President/CEO of Avalon Flooring LLC, a floor covering installation firm working primarily with General Contractors and specializing in high-end projects.

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Acquisitions, Developments at Laticrete

January 5, 2012
Laticrete, a manufacturer of systems for the installation of tile and stone, announced the acquisition of DrytekTM Flooring Solutions, LLC, a leading industry supplier of self-leveling cements, decorative concrete toppings, and related products and systems.


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Custom Building Products introduces Job Inspection Kit

January 5, 2012
Custom® Building Products, a premier provider of performance-driven stone and tile installation systems in North America, has further enhanced its industry-leading customer service and technical support.


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Artisan Group Hosts First Annual Yard Sale, "Counters for a Cause"

January 5, 2012
Artisan Group countertop fabricators across America raised $32,000 at the group’s first national granite yard sale, “Counters For A Cause,” to help Homes for Our Troops build specially-adapted homes for veterans.


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Dal-Tile announces new Retail Channel Marketing Manager

January 5, 2012
Dal-Tile Corp., a large manufacturer and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone products in North America, has announced that Heidi Pratt has joined the company’s brand marketing team as a Retail Channel Marketing Manager.


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MIA technical director to lead ASTM committee

December 8, 2011
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has announced that Chuck Muehlbauer, the association's Technical Director, has been elected to chair the ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension Stone. 


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