Stone World logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Stone World logo
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
    • Machinery
    • Digital Technology
    • Tooling & Accessories
  • MATERIALS
    • Alternative Surfaces
    • Stone
    • Tile
    • Imports & Exports Data
  • FABRICATORS
    • Fabricator How-to
    • Fabricator Case Studies
    • Fabricator of the Year
  • A&D
    • Installation & Technical Tips
    • Outdoor Design
    • Interior Design
    • Hospitality | Commercial Design
    • Mosaics & Decorative Tile
    • Kitchen & Bath
    • Residential
    • Renovation | Restoration
  • MEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • EBOOK
  • EVENTS
    • STONE INDUSTRY EDUCATION
    • Industry Calendar
  • MORE
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • WOMEN SPOTLIGHT
    • MARKET RESEARCH
    • STONE WORLD STORE
  • DIRECTORY
    • TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
    • Stone Suppliers
    • GET LISTED
  • EMAG
    • eMagazines
    • Archives
    • Contact
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
Home » Topics » Featured Stories

Featured Stories
Featured Stories RSS Feed RSS

Increased attendance at Marmomacc 2014

With attendance up 15% from last year, the 49th edition of Marmomacc showed promising signs of recovery in the stone industry
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
December 1, 2014
There was a buzz throughout the halls of Marmomacc this year, which was held from September 24 to 27, at Veronafiere in Verona, Italy.


Read More

MIA Survey reveals that drugs and alcohol can turn best safety programs into a disaster

An MIA survey on drug and alcohol in the workplace indicates that industry members are aware of the problem, and report one of the keys is to spot abusers before hiring them
Bill Levy
December 1, 2014
The statistics are sobering — and that’s no play on words. One out of every 10 deaths in America is caused by alcoholism.


Read More

TISE East launches in Miami

Pleased with the results of The International Surface Event East’s inaugural year, Hanley Wood Exhibitions plans to hold the stone, tile and flooring exhibition once again in Miami, FL, next fall
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
December 1, 2014
The International Surface Event East (TISE) made its debut in October at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL.


Read More

Limestone and travertine merge to create the perfect balance

Regional limestone — along with a variety of other material — was incorporated into the design of a private residence in Austin, TX, to create a home reminiscent of the Old World with a sophisticated feel
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
November 3, 2014
Neighboring one of the many lakes in Austin, TX, is an approximate 8,000-square-foot private residence known as “Old World/Shore Vista”


Read More

30 year history of Stone World magazine

Through the decades, Stone World has continually evolved to bring its readers an insightful and informative publication for stone industry professionals
Alex Bachrach
November 3, 2014
With this issue, we celebrate 30 years of publishing Stone World and covering the international stone industry.


Read More

"Parade of Homes" features Tennessee fieldstone

For a private residence in Knoxville, TN, which was highlighted in an October “Parade of Homes,” BMJ Stone supplied its “Stonewood Mountain” fieldstone for the home’s exterior facade and interior fireplaces
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
November 3, 2014
Brian, Mike and John Rector first began pulling fieldstone out of the woods and hills of Tennessee with their father over 25 years ago.


Read More

Granite used to enhance JFK Space Center

As part of a 10-year plan to update and modernize the John F. Kennedy Space Center, a 75-foot-long, 5,000-gallon fountain was constructed as a focal point of the Visitor Complex
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
November 3, 2014
The John F. Kennedy Space Center, in Cape Canaveral, FL, was originally built to launch the Saturn V, to date the only launch vehicle to transport human beings beyond low Earth orbit, for the Apollo manned moon landing program.


Read More

Atlas Marble & Granite: Providing a professional stone experience

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 3, 2014
Walking into Atlas Marble & Granite’s shop in Springfield, NJ, feels like entering a design studio.


Read More

Committed to harvesting indigenous resources: North Carolina Granite Corp.

Celebrating 125 years of business this year, North Carolina Granite Corp. of Mount Airy, NC, has become a renowned quarrier of natural stone products and is committed to sustainable practices
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
October 1, 2014
More than 140 years ago in 1872, a farmer by the name of John Gilmer purchased several thousand acres of land covering what is now part of Mount Airy, NC, and the village of Flat Rock, NC.


Read More

A diamond in the rough : R.E.D. Graniti

R.E.D. Graniti, a world leader in stone production, realized the potential of the Colorado Yule marble quarry in Marble, CO, and committed to investing to make it a successful operation
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 1, 2014
Founded more than 140 years ago in Marble, CO, the quarry has a storied past.


Read More
Previous 1 2 … 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 … 254 255 Next
Manage My Account
  • eMagazine
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

cal osha

Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition

shipping containers

U.S. Countertop Materials Imports: March 2026

American Floor Coverings Facility

SFA Connecticut Workshop to Showcase Innovation in Fabrication

Fabricator Focus

From profiles to roundtable discussions, Q&As to best business practices, we're turning a focus on topics and challenges impacting fabricators.

AI Talk Is Everywhere -- Where Does a Countertop Fabricator Begin?

Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

How to Grow a Countertop Fabrication Shop

Events

June 25, 2026

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.

July 16, 2026

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.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Tariffs and Quartz Imports

If high tariffs are placed on U.S. quartz imports, how will this affect your business?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

Restoration & Maintenance Technical Module

Restoration & Maintenance Technical Module

See More Products
	
3 Reasons Why Quick Response Time Results in a Successful Fabrication Shop

Our Newsletters are a rock solid source of industry insights!

Stay in the know on the international stone and tile industry trends.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing