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MicroGold® Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial Tested and Proven Effective to Kill the COVID-19 Virus

MicroGold® Dual-Action Disinfectant & Antimicrobial kills SARS-CoV-2 associated with COVID-19, according to independent lab testing r...

AIA/HUD Secretary's Awards celebrate affordable, accessible, and well-designed housing

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Housing Knowledge Community in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Depar...

Flow and go with MAPEI’s Novoplan HFL self-leveling underlayment

Novoplan HFL is MAPEI’s smoothest, high-flow, self-leveling underlayment available. Designed for use on interior concrete and engineer-ap...

New Park IQ Business Intelligence Software Launches

Park IQ™, the new business intelligence software from Park Industries®, provides real-time data on the productivity, efficiency, and heal...

Island Stone Introduces Patina Glass Tile Collection

Radiating old-world beauty, the Patina Glass Tile Collection from Island Stone expresses the strength of antiquity in a modern subway til...

Mosa Introduces Core Collection

The Dutch tile manufacturer expands their range of ceramic (unglazed porcelain) tile solutions, offering architects and designers expande...

Crossville Tile Featured in Southern Living Idea Home 2020, Feature on Newsstands Now

Domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc. is a tile supplier and sponsor of this year’s Southern Living Idea Home located in Asheville,...

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Technology

Product Roundup: CNC Tooling & Accessories

The latest in CNC Tooling & Accessories. …

Processing Plants

French limestone and sustainability go hand in hand

The Louis Vuitton Foundation has been a center of art and culture in Paris since it opened in 2014. Funded by the luxury goods powerhouse LVMH Moët Hennessy–Louis Vuitton, the …

Large Scale Production

Natural Stone Council: I am a natural stone

I woke up today, like most every other day. From my clifftop perch, the landscape quickly came into focus. I soaked in every ounce of my breathtaking vista. The mature …

Interior Living Spaces

Neolith syncs with Japanese-style design

Designed with a distinguished oriental concept in mind, Japanese Refuge is an impressive home boasting a unique blend of simplistic architectural elements. Constructed to embrace purity in design, Neolith sintered …

Fabricator How-to

How safe is your business? Creating a plan to help your company succeed

Jennifer Richinelli

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the way people are interacting and running their businesses worldwide. Everything from providing a safe work environment for employees to how …

Coronavirus Coverage

Buechel Stone continues to evolve

Jennifer Richinelli

Buechel Stone has been running as a family business since 1964. Founded by Francis and Alyce Buechel, the North American stone producer has grown its operation exponentially through the decades. …

Trade Show Coverage

Marmomac Re-Start 2020

Set for September 30 to October 2, 2020, the virtual trade show will include three days of b2b meetings, networking and training events – providing a platform for the natural …

Stone of the month: Corteccia Quartzite

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Antolini Luigi & C. S.p.A. Technical details provide a frame of reference only.

Industry Insights

Tryon's Tips: Determining true costs and benefits

Eric Tryon

Sometimes spending more dollars on the front end can save you a whole a lot more on the backend. I want to challenge you to think about the bigger perspective as it relates to the decisions and investments we make.

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CSTD New Products

Ege Seramik’s Salvador Collection Puts Art Deco Tile Back on the Wall

The new Salvador collection from Ege Seramik consists of 24- x 48-inch fully polished, rectified wall tiles, which are then complemented with 13- x 39-inch decorative tiles in four unique designs and colors.

CSTD New Products

Polyblend Plus Grout from Custom Wins Prestigious Golden Hammer Award from Hardware & Building Supply Dealer

Polyblend^® Plus grout from Custom^® Building Products was recently named a 2020 Golden Hammer award-winner from Hardware & Building Supply Dealer. The iconic award recognizes the best new building and home improvement products each year based on innovation, value and shelf appeal as judged by the Hardware & Building Supply Dealer editorial staff.

Technology

Technology Update: LT-2D3D Laser Templator

Widely recognized as one of the most user-friendly digital templating software in the industry, LPI’s Laser Templator combines an intuitive interface with robust editing and integration capabilities. Text-based instructions allow users to quickly template digitally without the need for CAD experience.

CSTD New Products

New Ravenna Introduces the Glazed Basalto Fall Collection

New Ravenna, America’s premier designer and manufacturer of mosaics for both residential and commercial installations, recently introduced the Glazed Basalto™ Fall collection. The collection focuses on New Ravenna’s exclusive Glazed Basalto material, which has been expanded to now include 24 saturated colors. The 13 new colors added to the Glazed Basalto palette include jewel tones, earth tones, silver, 24k gold and a shimmery opalescent effect. In addition to the glazed stone, the collection includes marble, stainless steel, brass and shell.

Stone World Magazine

2020 September

For this issue of Stone World magazine we talk to Polycor about the use of Limestone in the Louis Vuitton Foundation building. Also with limestone we spoke to Buechel Stone about the Pray Stone limestone quarry. We also put together a product roundup of some of the CNC tools and accessories available today.

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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Magazine

2020 Summer

For this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design we focus on the current quartz trends and the use of quartz in a modern farmhouse. Also, learn about how natural stone is used to blend nature and exterior architecture!

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