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Stone Column: Addressing the rising popularity of quartz surfaces

November 1, 2017

As you will see, this issue of Stone World is a bit of a departure from our typical content. While we still include updates on various aspects of the natural stone industry, we have also devoted a portion of the magazine to quartz surfacing, which was a focus for this month.

Mohawk Industries Prepares for Growth in Ceramic Sector

November 1, 2017

Mohawk Industries is ramping up for growth in the ceramic and quartz markets.

Houzer announces Peter Raleigh as new CEO

October 24, 2017

Houzer, a recently-acquired division of Hamat Group, announced that Peter Raleigh has been named as CEO.

Machine of the Month: Fast 5 Veneer Saw

October 16, 2017

Eurostone Machine USA Inc. and MEC recently announced the successful installation of the first Fast 5 veneer saw. Designed from the ground up to be the fastest and most versatile production veneer saw, the Fast 5 has exceeded all original expectations.

Stone of the Month: Vintage granite

October 16, 2017

This Stone of the Month is supplied by World Rocks.

Jennifer Richinelli

October 9, 2017

I received an email from a long-time industry member last week. He and his family had to be rescued by boat during Hurricane Harvey, and are now beginning the rebuilding process. Like so many in the Houston area, he didn’t have flood insurance.

Cotto d'Este Wins Italian Tile Competition

September 4, 2017

The awards ceremony for the 6th edition of "La Ceramica e il Progetto" took place in Palermo, Italy at the SS.

Concrete line by Italian tile manufacturer Gigacer

Struckman, architect, modernized historic home in San Rafael, CA

Architect Cord Struckmann considered the original design intent, as well as contemporary aesthetics and durability, before remodeling his home with Italian tile

Jennifer Richinelli

September 1, 2017

Designed by architect Beverley David Thorne in 1963, it was an experimental project to build a steel-framed house on a steeply sloping site and to demonstrate how to construct it without tearing up the natural terrain in the way usually required by conventional building.

Pasadena, CA update to cottage using Shibui tiles from Lunada Bay Tile

Creating an easy maintenance and elegant kitchen solution

Glass mosaic tile was used to transform the kitchen in a Pasadena, CA, home.

Jason Kamery

September 1, 2017

Located in Pasadena, CA, a college for a co-anchor of Los Angeles’s news station, gets an update to her cottage using Shibui tiles from Lunada Bay Tile.

Neuse Tile working on tight deadline for UNC’s Dean Smith Center

Jason Kamery

September 1, 2017

Since the last updates to the locker rooms were 15 years ago, the team decided it was time for an upgrade that matched their reputation as a breeding ground for many of the sport’s top athletes.

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.

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.

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Stone Column: Addressing the rising popularity of quartz surfaces

Mohawk Industries Prepares for Growth in Ceramic Sector

Houzer announces Peter Raleigh as new CEO

Machine of the Month: Fast 5 Veneer Saw

Stone of the Month: Vintage granite

Stone Column: Rising above the storms

Cotto d'Este Wins Italian Tile Competition

Struckman, architect, modernized historic home in San Rafael, CA

Creating an easy maintenance and elegant kitchen solution

Neuse Tile working on tight deadline for UNC’s Dean Smith Center

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