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Based on the Stone World editorial staff's extensive travels in the field and continuous dialogue with industry principals,Industry Insight offers an in-depth look at various stone industry issues and solutions.

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Product Reviews

A roundup of the latest stone and tile collections as well as installation and maintenance products.

Interior Design

Residential and commercial projects illustrating the use of stone and tile products for interior applications.

Kitchen & Bath

A range of unique kitchen and bath designs utilizing stone and tile.

Exterior Architecture

The use of stone and tile for patios, paving, pool surrounds and exterior facades.

Hospitality/Commercial Design

Innovative uses for stone and tile for floors, walls, reception desks, bar tops and other elements.

Mosaics & Decorative Tile

A roundup of the newest introductions; applications using mosaics and decorative tile.

Trade Show Reviews

Product introductions from industry and design events around the world.

Architect/Designer Interviews

Q&A discussions with some of the leading architects/designers that use stone and tile in design.

From the Editor

Insight about products and topics being covered in the issue and relevant topics.

Notes from the Field

Observations made while on the road at trade exhibitions and other industry events.

CSTD News

Industry announcements, including new hires, showroom openings, product introductions, industry events.

Green Design

Green Design takes a look at the newest eco-friendly stone and tile products and the innovative ways they are being applied to today's designs.

Fabricator Case Studies

Reports on stone fabrication shops and their equipment, methods, production rates and markets.

Industry Innovations

Latest News

Product of the Month

Fabricator How-to

Instructional features on how to address specific aspects of stone processing and installation.

Large-Scale Production

Processing Plants

Large-scale stoneworking plants for creating stone slabs, tiles and cut-to-size work

Quarrying Sites

Stone extraction sites around the world, including methods, volume and equipment.

Technology

Equipment

Saws, CNC technology, edgers, handling, water treatment, templating and more.

Tooling

Diamond blades, cupwheels, polishing pads, bits and other consumables.

Stone in Architecture

Residential

Kitchen countertops, vanities, flooring, stone veneer, furnishings.

Commercial

Large-scale flooring, cladding, countertops, paving.

Renovation/Restoration

Stone cleaning and repair; building expansion and re-use.

Trade Show Coverage

Stone industry event previews and reviews. Product introductions.

Products

New introductions in marble, granite and other stones. Stone installation and maintenance products.

International Coverage

Reports from the world's major stoneworking nations, focusing on materials and producers.

Industry Insight

Candid observations on activity within the stone industry.

Stone Column

Monthly commentary on industry issues and trends.

Multimedia

Videos

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Vitoria 2011

Over the course of the past decade, the Vitoria Stone Fair in Brazil has made a name for itself as a major international event. The country's vast natural stone resources -- centered in the State of Espirito Santo, where the fair takes place -- have made it a draw for attendees around the world.

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2012 Spring

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Marmomacc AIA Continuing Education Contest

Marmomacc, in partnership with Stone World, is sponsoring a contest for licensed, U.S.-based architects to win a FREE Trip to Italy to attend the Marmomacc exhibition. CLICK HERE for more information.

Contemporary Stone and Tile Design

The Spring 2012 issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design showcases the use of stone and tile in Kitchen and Bath design. Additionally, it includes a focus on sustainability and green design as well as highlighting some of the latest tile innovations that were on display at Cevisama this year, which was held in Valencia, Spain. Check out the new issue here!

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