Articles Tagged with ''natural stone industry''

Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

A stone welcoming at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Visitors to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Los Angeles, CA, are greeted by an elegant fountain made from black basalt from China
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 5, 2018
Built in 1986, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a cultural landmark in Costa Mesa, CA. Most recently, a stunning fountain constructed of black basalt from China was designed to create a focal attraction at the main entrance to the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
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Semco Stone in Perryville, MO

A viable source Missouri limestone

For 30 years, Semco Stone of Perryville, MO, has been marketing its limestone products to various retail outlets throughout North Americas
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 5, 2018
Semco Stone is nestled in the heart of limestone country. The company, which was established in 1988, is a family business owned by Edward Robinson and his three sons: Keith Robinson, Corey Robinson and Quent Robinson. It is a producer and distributor of natural building veneer stone, including full and thin sawn.
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Antolini Gemstone Collection
New Product

Antolini's Gemstone Collection: Ruby Carnelian design

October 21, 2018

Antolini upholds an unmatched standard of Haute Nature within the Gemstone Collection that is sure to live on for an eternity. Ruby Carnelian's beautiful appearance mimics fiery passion, portraying the vast amount of diversity found within the natural world.


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Stone veneer

Installing stone veneer

With various sizes, shapes and thicknesses of stone veneer panels, there are several important points to consider before starting an installation
October 12, 2018
There’s nothing quite like the beauty of natural stone. From marble to slate, stone has been used in and around homes as a functional and decorative surface for centuries. With changing tastes, styles and manufacturing processes, also comes changes in the type of stone being used and its installation.
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Coldspring formed Stone Panels International LLC (SPI)

StoneLite creates a specialty natural stone cladding niche

Coldspring acquired StoneLite natural stone panels and through its expertise has grown Stone Panels
October 11, 2018
Two years ago, Coldspring recognized an opportunity to acquire a business for producing StoneLite natural stone panels, and through its expertise and investment it is experiencing growing success with Stone Panels International LLC in Marble Falls, TX.
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Use Natural Stone campaign

What to know about the Use Natural Stone campaign

Conceived 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
September 28, 2018
Two years ago, what started as an idea among stone industry professionals has flourished into a well-driven campaign with a sole purpose – to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all other alternative building materials.
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stone’s character

The geology of building stone

An understanding of the geological background of stone can help one make informed decisions about its use, maintenance and restoration
Salvatore Banchitta
September 21, 2018
Because of its structural integrity and its diversity of color and texture, natural stone has been popular as a building material for centuries. To understand the natural attributes of stone, it is important to have some understanding of stone’s geological background.
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CSTD From the editor

From the Editor

September 14, 2018

For this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, we have a focus on residential design, and achieving LEED status using natural stone.


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