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Taking a deeper look at 2010

May 31, 2011
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At this time each year, the Stone World editorial department receives the year-end stone import and export statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Revisiting shop and warehouse safety

April 30, 2011
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When I was in journalism school, I was taught that the editor's column is the most valuable space there is. It is where I get to communicate directly with my readers and, on occasion, to speak from the heart.
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Brainstorming for a solution

March 31, 2011
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At stone industry trade shows such as StonExpo or Coverings, the one event I always make sure I attend (no matter how early it takes place) is the "Fabricator Forum," where industry members gather and present their issues to a panel of industry experts.
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It's all in the details: Innovations at StonExpo

February 28, 2011
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Whenever I go to a large-scale trade event, I am always impressed with the advances in stoneworking technology.
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Fabricators calling for major investments in 2011

January 31, 2011
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Every January, Stone World presents its annual Fabricator Market Forecast, where hundreds of stone fabrication professionals from around the country present their expectations for the coming year as well as their feelings for the long-term.
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Make countertops, not war

December 31, 2010
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So I'm sitting at my desk a couple of weeks ago, and it's about an hour past quitting time (when I can actually get some work done).
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Sometimes the best advice for the do-it-yourselfer is, "Please, have a professional do it."

November 30, 2010
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We've all heard the expression, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing," and now that the Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, this is more true now than ever.
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New developments for fabricators showcased in Italy, including eco-friendly initiatives

October 31, 2010
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Earlier this week, I returned home from the annual Marmomacc stone trade fair in Verona, Italy, and as always, the event never failed to impress me.
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Where do Brazilian "Exotics" come from?

September 30, 2010
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A decade ago, I traveled to the famed Giallo Veneziano quarry in Brazil -- via helicopter -- and immediately counted it among the most interesting places I visited while doing this job.
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Stay the course; don't compete with the hacks

August 31, 2010
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A little less than three years ago, I remember sitting down with an long-time fabricator friend of mine from Boston, and he was one of the first to tell me that his business was being seriously affected by the recession.
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