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A natural stone comeback?

Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 10, 2019

Is natural stone making a comeback? Did it ever go away? One of our main stories this issue is stone and tile design trends. We spoke with architects and designers from around the country about what they see are the tile and stone trends in the market right now, and moving forward. 


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Use Natural Stone Campaign

A message from The Natural Stone Institute

April 4, 2019

With the advent of online reviews, HGTV and social media, consumers are saturated with options ranging from natural stone, engineered quartz (quartz surfacing), pre-cast concrete, porcelain, glass, stainless steel, sintered surfaces and so on.


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Marjan Stone- Spring Valley, CA

Marjan Stone maps a plan for success

Hikmet Pauls of Marjan Stone in Spring Valley, CA, has slowly prepared his business for expansion through careful strategizing and investments
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
March 1, 2019

Since starting his fabrication business, Marjan Stone, in the early 2000s, Hikmet Pauls has strategically grown the company. Based in Spring Valley, CA Marjan Stone operates an impressive 18,000-square-foot shop that currently serves the residential and commercial sector.


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The Marmomac International Pavilion at TISE 2019

The Marmomac International Pavilion at TISE 2019

January 16, 2019
At this year’s The International Surface Event (TISE), scheduled for January 23 to 25, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, the Marmomac International Pavilion will host leading stone and machinery suppliers from India, Italy, Portugal and Turkey.
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Board and volunteers discuss current trends in the marketplace.

Looking to the Future of the stone industry

James Hieb, CEO of Marble Institute of America
James Hieb
January 16, 2019
Trade associations are similar to private businesses in that success is largely driven by having a good product, great people and an attentive ear to the needs of your customers (or in our case, members). How do you measure a year in the life of an association? Here are a few ways we can try.
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updated global stone

A global stone operation

Founded more than three decades ago, Stocchero Attilio & C. s.r.l. of Verona, Italy, is an experienced exporter of an extensive range of quality stone products
December 13, 2018

It only takes a few minutes after stepping on to the premises of Stocchero Attilio & C. s.r.l. in Verona, Italy, to realize the company runs a top-notch operation.


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Cereser Marmi S.p.A. of Verona, Italy

A leader in innovation

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
December 3, 2018
Always on the leading edge, Cereser Marmi S.p.A. has continuously invested in research and development, as well as technology, to offer its customers unique high-quality stone products. Based in Verona, Italy, the international stone supplier has been serving the stone industry for more than 50 years.
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Helping America’s Veterans R.I.S.E.
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Helping America’s Veterans R.I.S.E.

The Natural Stone Institute forms a powerful partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation
November 28, 2018
It can be difficult to update your home when you’re a quadruple amputee, and when you’ve been severely wounded serving your nation, you shouldn’t have to. That’s the thinking behind the R.I.S.E. program, founded by actor Gary Sinise.
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the Use Natural Stone campaign

The Use Natural Stone Campaign: A Movement to Promote Natural Stone

Developed in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 14, 2018
Nearly three years ago, an idea surfaced among stone industry professionals to create a platform to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all alternative building materials. The concept soon flourished into a well-driven campaign, which is now recognized worldwide.
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