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With seven quarries throughout Brazil, Margramar Granites is a large exporter of stone slabs to the U.S.

April 1, 2015

Margramar Granites was founded on December 18, 1986 in the city of Atilio Vivácqua, Espírito Santo (ES), Brazil. Today, the business, which is owned by Madson Hora and Ricardo Zope,

Meeting the demand for white marble

Danby marble has become a household name, and Vermont Quarries Corp. is investing in equipment, as well as research and development of its quarry, to ensure it continually produces a premium material for its customers

Jennifer Richinelli

February 2, 2015

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With the demand for white marble on the rise, Vermont Quarries Corp. of Mendon, VT, has amped up its efforts to produce its top-quality material more efficiently so it is readily available for its customers.

TexaStone Quarries becomes first U.S. stone producer to receive ANSI/NCS 373 certification

Jennifer Richinelli

February 2, 2015

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TexaStone Quarries, which quarries and fabricates high-quality limestone that is specified and used by architects, builders and owners throughout the U.S., is the first company in the world to be named a certified stone producer that adheres to stringent new sustainability standards.

Oklahoma and Arkansas sandstone featured in two-day Southern U.S. quarry tour

The American Institute of Architects approved eight Continuing Education Units for the Minick Materials annual quarry tour

February 2, 2015

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Minick Materials, a family owned business that was founded in 1958 by Kenneth and Nova Minick, hosts an annual quarry tour.

Minick Materials: A provider of Oklahoma and Arkansas sandstone and flagstone

Jason Kamery

February 2, 2015

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Minick Materials was founded in 1958 by Kenneth Minick and his wife, Nova.

Andrade Group celebrates 25 years of business

Heather Fiore

January 7, 2015

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In 1975, Brazilian brothers Celio and Zelto de Andrade created the Andrade Group, which started off as an aluminum company.

How two brothers from Guidoni Group are becoming prominent producers and exporters of granite in Brazil

Sara Garafalo

January 7, 2015

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Brothers José Geraldo and Jose Antonio Guidoni founded Guidoni Group in 1989 in Espirito Santo, Brazil. Since then Guidoni has grown swiftly, becoming one of the most prominent producers and exporters of granite among companies in Brazil.

Santo Antonio Granitos: Growing from a single gangsaw shop to a worldwide stone producer

Jason Kamery

January 7, 2015

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In 1968, Luiz Scaramussa — with the support of his entire family — combined a small shed and a single gangsaw to start a sawmill to produce Santo Antonio white marble.

VIDEO: NSC First Certified Company

December 19, 2014

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TexaStone Quarries has become the first quarry to be certified to the NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone

TexaStone Quarries Named First Company as a Certified Stone Producer that Adheres to New Sustainability Standards

December 10, 2014

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The news was announced today by the Natural Stone Council, which completed the development of the voluntary standards earlier this year.

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With seven quarries throughout Brazil, Margramar Granites is a large exporter of stone slabs to the U.S.

Meeting the demand for white marble

TexaStone Quarries becomes first U.S. stone producer to receive ANSI/NCS 373 certification

Oklahoma and Arkansas sandstone featured in two-day Southern U.S. quarry tour

Minick Materials: A provider of Oklahoma and Arkansas sandstone and flagstone

Andrade Group celebrates 25 years of business

How two brothers from Guidoni Group are becoming prominent producers and exporters of granite in Brazil

Santo Antonio Granitos: Growing from a single gangsaw shop to a worldwide stone producer

VIDEO: NSC First Certified Company

TexaStone Quarries Named First Company as a Certified Stone Producer that Adheres to New Sustainability Standards

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