Industry Insights

San Antonio straddles the Balcones Escarpment

Replicating nature's beauty in stone

The Bexar County Public Works building in San Antonio, TX utilizes local natural stone to complement the surrounding scenery

Jason Kamery

March 1, 2019

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Located in San Antonio, TX, the Bexar County Public Works building was designed to mimic the natural environment, having its physical presence and placement along the river act as a metaphor of the varied landscape.

The Use Natural Stone Campaign: A Movement to Promote Natural Stone

Developed in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone

Jennifer Richinelli

November 14, 2018

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Nearly three years ago, an idea surfaced among stone industry professionals to create a platform to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all alternative building materials. The concept soon flourished into a well-driven campaign, which is now recognized worldwide.

A coalition to create a foundation and platform for fabricators to be heard

November 12, 2018

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Stone World magazine spoke with Vineet Malik of Stone Showcase about the coalition he is part of that is addressing the tariffs, antidumping and how the fabricator, big or small, can have their voice heard.

Tariffs and the fabricator, a discussion with Rupesh Shah of MSI

October 18, 2018

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Recently, Stone World published a report about the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative releasing a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs, including quartz and a range of natural stone products.

TISE Offers a New Way of Learning

September 24, 2018

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The new Converge education program at The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo will offer the industry a whole new way to gain training, knowledge and information.

Stone Industry Perspective: Education is key for shop safety

James Hieb

September 7, 2018

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Too often, after an accident occurs, we receive inquiries from stone companies asking what safety training resources are available. Others may know we have developed a vast array of resources over the past 10 years, but just simply haven’t taken the time to utilize what is available.

Virginia Tile Company Opens New Showroom

August 31, 2018

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Virginia Tile Company LLC, a Midwestern based distributor of Ceramic Tile & Natural Stone products, with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, announced the opening of its new showroom in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Wisconsin Stone Summit

There was a large turnout among fabricators in the Milwaukee, WI, area for the stone industry education event, which was hosted by Universal Granite & Marble (UGM)

Jennifer Richinelli

July 9, 2018

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Universal Granite & Marble (UGM) graciously opened their doors to 30 fabricators, in addition to other members of the stone industry, for the Wisconsin Stone Summit, which is organized by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI).

The importance of a safe work environment

May 3, 2015

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While shop safety has always been important, in recent years, it seems that it has become a top priority among fabricators and other industry members.