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Porcelain tile used on reviving historic campus Marquette University

When renovating two of Marquette University’s core buildings, architects selected a varying palette of porcelain tile that would blend aesthetically well together and return the buildings back to their original luster

Heather Fiore

January 7, 2015

In 1923, the cornerstone of Marquette University’s historic district, Sensenbrenner Hall, was built to house its Law School.

The AKA Beverly Hills hotel remodel is set in stone

The AKA Beverly Hills in California — which stretches the entire block of Crescent Drive and faces the Hollywood Hills — recently underwent a $10 million remodeling in which a variety of stones used throughout offer an exclusive feel to its guests

January 7, 2015

From the time guests make their way inside the AKA Beverly Hills in California they can enjoy the ambiance and functionality provided by natural stone.

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2015

As we begin the New Year, many of us view it as a time to start fresh — making resolutions such as promising ourselves to be more organized

Tile of Spain honors innovation

Celebrating its 13th edition, the Tile of Spain Awards recognized several projects in the categories of Architecture and Interior Design for their unique and creative approach

January 7, 2015

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), recently announced the winners of the 13th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

ADA countertop support bracket

January 7, 2015

Braxton-Bragg has introduced its new ADA countertop support bracket, made of 14-gauge steel.

KMT Waterjet Systems Inc.

January 7, 2015

KMT Waterjet Systems Inc., a leading global manufacturer of ultra-high pressure pumps and components for waterjet systems, has announced the production of the new Waterjet Streamline SL-VI series pump.

Stone of the Month: Venato Extra quartz

January 7, 2015

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Cosmos Granite & Marble of Raleigh, NC. Technical details provide a frame of reference only.

Machine of the Month: The LCV-711M-V/O from Marmo Meccanica NA

January 7, 2015

The LCV-711M-V/O from Marmo Meccanica NA is an alternative to the “V-Grooving” method, and permits polishing on a continuous mode to produce “L” borders ready to be glued onto kitchen countertops.

Tech Update: VO blade for V/O-Cutting by Alpha Professional Tools

January 7, 2015

Alpha Professional Tools introduces the VO blade for V/O-Cutting — a new method of cutting which is an alternative method to V-Grooving when making thicker waterfall edges appear to have only one seam.

Jennifer Richinelli

December 17, 2014

As the year comes to an end, it is natural that we look ahead to the next one. January is usually a time to start fresh.

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