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Articles Tagged with ''stone industry workshops''

Technology Update: BVC Group Inc.

Technology Update: BVC Group Inc.

October 2, 2019

BVC Group Inc. introduces the all new Pin Stop for 105mm and under cups. Utilizing the very popular SS150 Better Vacuum Cup for legendary holding power — along with longer-lasting durability — this is the pin stop to ensure your parts are square every time. Orders can be placed online.


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Indiana Limestone Symposium

Teaching the art of stone carving

While some came to further hone their skills, others were holding a hand tool for the first time during the Indiana Limestone Symposium which is held annually in Ellettsville, IN
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 6, 2019

Established in 1996 by master stone sculptors Amy Brier and Frank Young, the Indiana Limestone Symposium is founded on the Greek model of gathering for discussion and celebration and continues the tradition of sculpture symposia that is common in Europe and Asia.


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Indiana Limestone

Touring "The Stone Belt"

A two-day trip through the countryside of Indiana led to meeting many dedicated people in the stone industry who are devoted to the harvesting, cutting, carving and restoring of Indiana limestone, which has been used for many historic projects for centuries
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 6, 2019

Recently, Stone World had the opportunity to tour this region, which remains a viable source of limestone. The quarries and mills that we visited were busy with activity – many working on multiple projects, including some high-profile ones.


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First SFA Workshop of 2019 attracts largest crowd-to-date

First SFA Workshop of 2019 attracts largest crowd-to-date

Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
August 12, 2019

The first Stone Fabricators Alliance workshop of the year, hosted by James Donaire of Perfection Connection Marble & Granite, Inc., attracted the largest crowd in the history of the organization’s workshops. Around 200 people attended the event, which was held from June 20 to 21.


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Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America

Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America

For its 47th edition, the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America offered several exhibits that promoted the beauty and usability of many new stone materials from Brazilian producers
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 1, 2019

The 2019 edition of the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America brought together more than 15,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors from around the world to promote the overall industry and the products that it offers.


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Rock Solid Marble and Granite in Sheffield, MA

Rock Solid Marble and Granite: Learning stone fabrication

Through trial-and-error, Kurt Bartzsch of Rock Solid Marble and Granite established and grew his fabrication business, including transitioning to a fully digital shop
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 4, 2019

While working for another company primarily doing tilework, Kurt Bartzsch was given the challenge to start the company’s fabrication shop. Bartzsch primarily learned on a trial-and-error basis before going out on his own.


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Stone Fabrication 101 at the Berkshire School

Students learn the craft of stone fabrication

As a way to give back to his high school, as well as promote the stone fabrication profession, Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts taught a week-long class on how to work with stone to students of the Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
March 11, 2019

The Berkshire School is a co-ed boarding and day college preparatory school for students in grades nine to 12 and post-graduates. The 400-acre campus is tucked away at the heart of the Berkshire Hills —stationed at the base of Mount Everett in Sheffield, MA.


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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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Marmomac 2018 in VeronaFiere in Verona, Italy

Marmomac broadens its reach in the stone industry

Each year, the annual international stone exhibition in Verona, Italy, demonstrates how new show features and a strong marketing campaign have contributed to increased attendanc
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
December 13, 2018

If the crowds in the aisles at Marmomac 2018 are an indicator of the state of the stone industry, it appears things are on the upswing. Throughout the four-day event, the halls on the fairgrounds of VeronaFiere in Verona, Italy, were filled with 68,000 stone industry professionals.


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Groves Incorporated Stacking Box

Technology Update: Stacking Box from Groves Incorporated

October 8, 2018
Groves Incorporated has introduce its new Stacking Box. Designed to safely store cutoffs and remnants, the Stacking Box is constructed of heavy gauge square tubular steel with a hot dip galvanized finish for years of service. Up to three units can be stacked to store more items in a small footprint.
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