Articles Tagged with ''granite quarries''

Committed to exploring new stone varieties in India

With a team of geologists scouring all regions of the country for unique stone materials, Pokarna continues to introduce new products to the U.S. market

Jennifer Richinelli

August 1, 2017

Pokarna, a leader among stone producers in India, recently opened its Cream Cashmere granite quarry in Buduruvada Village, Parvathipuram Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The almost 25-acre site currently produces three shades/patterns of the material.

CFRP Natural Stones builds upon success

Less than 30 years ago, CFRP Natural Stones was formed, which now is the largest Brazilian exporter of Imperial Coffee granite

Heather Fiore

May 1, 2017

CFRP Natural Stones is a company that specializes in the extraction and commercialization of granite blocks. Founded by brothers Carlos Fernando and Lino Marcos da Paz in 1989, in Caldas, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil, the company is now the largest exporter of Imperial Coffee granite.

Jennifer Richinelli

October 3, 2016

Several times a year, we include a focus on U.S. Quarried Stone in Stone World.

MIA releases two new Radon/Radiation Studies

April 21, 2014

Building on the library research it has already commissioned, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has announced the completion of two new granite and radon/radiation studies focusing on the occupational safety of quarry and fabrication workers.

Marmomacc Stone Academy is set for Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America

November 18, 2013

In collaboration with Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America, Veronafiere's Marmomacc Stone Academy will offer the first natural stone design continuing education course for architects in Brazil officially recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Made in America

Michael Reis

February 1, 2013

Just before the start of this past holiday season, I made my final business trip of 2012 — boarding the last of many flights I took to cover our industry over the course of the year.

Quarry growth continues in North Carolina

Michael Reis

February 1, 2013

Rock of Ages has stepped up its development of its Gardenia White and Salisbury Pink quarry sites in North Carolina, and the result is more efficient quarrying methods and a higher quality block yield

Green practices in stone production

September 5, 2012

At Marbrasa Marmores e Granitos do Brasil Ltda., the company’s production units operate in a way that fosters the natural environment

North Carolina Stone Summit

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.

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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