Articles Tagged with ''stone producers''

Machine of the Month: Breton Combi

April 28, 2021

The Breton Combi is a simple to install, yet full feature Waterjet/blade combination five axis saw that is ideal for both low and high production and especially complicated works such as miter cutting.

Polycor continues strategic growth

With its recent acquisition of North Caroline Granite Corp., Canadian-based quarrying conglomerate Polycor continues to expand its footprint in the U.S., strengthen its presence in the south, and overall, promote the beauty and sustainability of natural stone

Jennifer Richinelli

January 27, 2021

2020 ended on an upswing for global stone producer Polycor with the acquisition of North Carolina Granite Corp. (NCGC). Founded in 1889, NCGC is recognized by architects and other industry stakeholders for its high-quality White Mount Airy granite, proudly quarried in Mount Airy, NC.

Buechel Stone continues to evolve

The Wisconsin-based stone producer is a shining example of how to continue to keep business afloat and growing despite a global pandemic

Jennifer Richinelli

September 8, 2020

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.

Navigating uncharted waters

Jennifer Richinelli

August 17, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak is a unique and unprecedented scenario for many businesses and at Pokarna Group we consider the present challenge as an opportunity to learn, evolve and reshape our operations for the future.

Stone of the Month: Alabama White Marble

June 8, 2020

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Alabama Marble, Mineral & Mining Co. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.

VM Kaldorf (VMK), German producer of Jura limestone

VM Kaldorf's recent investments and promoting Jura Limestone

December 1, 2019

Recently, Stone World had the opportunity to ask Johannes Semmler, managing director, and Hubert Kuenzl, export manager, about recent investments and their approach to working with and promoting the company’s Jura limestone to architects.

Transitioning for global stone production industry success

With already three state-of-the-art facilities, Durango Stone has partnered with a leading Mexican stone producer and is adding another stone-processing plant to accommodate its 14 quarries

Jason Kamery

November 18, 2019

World Wide Stone Corporation has changed its name to Durango Stone LLC, its brand recognition for the past 30 years. And along with its new name, the company is also experiencing other adjustments, including expansion, which will further strengthen its place in the global stone industry.

A glimpse of Italian stone production

This year, the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) hosted its annual trip to Italy, which invites 18 members to explore various regions of the country to learn more about all aspects of the stone industry

Heather Fiore

September 17, 2019

In 2011, the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) began taking a delegation of its members to various regions of Italy to learn more about all aspects of stone production. The annual trip, which welcomed 18 fabricators from all over the U.S. and Canada (and myself) this year, took place from May 3 to 11.

Industry Perspective: Promoting best practices

March 11, 2019

It's no surprise to anyone in the stone industry that we are in the middle of a shake-up, driven predominantly by a new construction and remodeling boom, the new import tariffs, the ever-growing number of new competitor fabricators and the merging and acquisition of low-performing and established fabrication businesses.

Majestic Stone reignites

Under new ownership since 2016, Majestic Stone of Dayton, TN, has doubled its production each year and is working diligently to develop its brand and expand its reach

Jennifer Richinelli

February 11, 2019

Founded in 1998, Majestic Stone had a solid reputation – shipping products everywhere from southern California to New York – but on a small scale. But after struggling through the recession, the owners sought to sell it to someone that could invest in its potential and turn it around.

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Articles Tagged with ''stone producers''

Machine of the Month: Breton Combi

Polycor continues strategic growth

Buechel Stone continues to evolve

Navigating uncharted waters

Stone of the Month: Alabama White Marble

VM Kaldorf's recent investments and promoting Jura Limestone

Transitioning for global stone production industry success

A glimpse of Italian stone production

Industry Perspective: Promoting best practices

Majestic Stone reignites

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