Articles Tagged with ''stone industry''

Park Industries digital fabrication shop

The Evolution of a Start-up Stone Fabrication Shop

The path to digital transformation

April 3, 2018

Over the years, there has been a great transformation in stone fabrication and many shops have evolved into a fully digital fabrication shop. There are steps that need to happen along the path to digital fabrication, and these steps are less daunting than one may think.

Jennifer Richinelli

April 3, 2018

I think we can all agree, there is an inherent beauty to natural stone that most people find desirable for both residential and commercial designs.

Dekton® by Cosentino sponsors 2018 Miami Open

Dekton® by Cosentino Announces Sponsorship of 2018 Miami Open

March 21, 2018

Dekton® by Cosentino is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2018 Miami Open presented by Itaú, taking place March 19 to April 1, at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida.

The restoration and expansion of a home in Treviso, Italy

A play of stone finishes and colors

A recent renovation and restoration of a private residence in Treviso, Italy, reflects both traditional design and modern technology with a new exterior made of Lapitec sintered stone

March 15, 2018

The Italian design studio of Mama Architettura ed Ingegneria has been working on the renovation and extension of an early 1900s private residence located near the north wall of the Treviso historic center.

Roundtable: Architects reflect on natural stone

In this roundtable discussion, several architects share their thoughts and experiences about the use of natural stone in design

Jennifer Richinelli

July 1, 2017

While times change and trends come and go, natural stone remains a popular choice in both residential and commercial design. Stone World recently had the opportunity to talk with a few experienced architects to ask their opinion on a range of issues related to designing with natural stone.

Neolith Helps Create Culinary Work of Art

Located in Barcelona, Spain, Chef Albert Adriá desired a design that couldn’t be found anywhere else for his new restaurant so he turned to Neolith by TheSize for a creative solution

July 1, 2017

Renowned Catalan chef Albert Adriá's vision took shape when 2017 Pritzker Prize winners RCR Arquitectes in colaburation with P.Llimona drew their design idea in watercolors and decided to bring it to life with the help of Neolith by TheSize.

Phenix Marble Co.: The resurrection of a historic stone

After years of dormancy, Phenix Marble Co. has started production once again, offering a multitude of options for clients

Jason Kamery

June 1, 2017

Originally based in Phenix, MO, the Phenix Marble Co. first opened in the early 20th century. At the time, it was one of the largest producers of stone and marble in the country, employing 250 workers.

Jennifer Richinelli

June 1, 2017

As I sit down to write this Stone Column, I feel like I can finally take a breath. It’s been a busy first half of the year for myself and the Stone World staff- filled with a great deal of traveling, both domestically and abroad, to trade shows, workshops and other stone industry events.

Nicolai North America expands its team

February 16, 2017

In order to accommodate Nicolai North America’s expansion, three new members have been added to their team.

Construction veterans opened Granite City in Eagle, AK, to meet the demand for stone fabrication in the area

Filling a void

Sara Garafalo

February 1, 2017

Granite City of Eagle River, AK, was founded 11 years ago by current president, Matt Hickey, and vice president/general manager, Barry Anderson. They remain the owners today, along with treasurer, Melissa Hickey.

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

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Articles Tagged with ''stone industry''

The Evolution of a Start-up Stone Fabrication Shop

Stone Column: The Inspiring Effects of Natural Stone

Dekton® by Cosentino Announces Sponsorship of 2018 Miami Open

A play of stone finishes and colors

Roundtable: Architects reflect on natural stone

Neolith Helps Create Culinary Work of Art

Phenix Marble Co.: The resurrection of a historic stone

Stone Column: Stepping outside the shop

Nicolai North America expands its team

Construction veterans opened Granite City in Eagle, AK, to meet the demand for stone fabrication in the area

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