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Stone Fabricators Alliance trip to Italy

Appreciating a passion for stone fabrication

Fabricators head to Italy with the SFA to learn not only more about the products they buy and the machines they invest in, but also the culture of Italian workers

Jason Kamery

September 7, 2018

For the past eight years, the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) takes a group of fabricators from North America, many of which have never traveled once outside the country, and brings them to Italy to learn about machinery, tooling and different types of stone.

New show initiatives set for Marmomac 2018

The annual international stone exhibition in Verona, Italy, will once again interest visitors with its new show features and innovative product displays

Jennifer Richinelli

September 7, 2018

Marmomac will celebrate its 53rd edition this fall. Thousands of exhibitors and visitors will converge at Veronafiere in Verona, Italy, from September 26 to 29, 2018 to take part in the global event and view the latest product developments.

JMS Jura limestone withstands extreme weather conditions

The Talan Towers in Kazakhstan used JMS Jura limestone – a material that can combat the region’s harsh winters and hot summers

Jason Kamery

September 7, 2018

Designed by SOM Architects of New York and built under the responsibility of Turner Construction Co., the structure features JMS Jura Beige limestone, which blends perfectly with the choice of glass and aluminum.

Natural stone products from India

August 1, 2018

Known for its seemingly endless types of granite and stunning exotic material, India is among the leading sources of natural stone. The following showcase highlights several of the most popular varieties offered by a few prominent Indian stone manufacturers.

2018 Stone Industry Study Tour- Natural Stone Institute

Deadline Draws Near for 2018 Stone Industry Study Tour

June 27, 2018

Registration for the 2018 study tour in Italy, which is organized by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), closes on Sunday, July 1. The event will include quarry and factory tours, as well as unique opportunities to explore the culture and history of Padova, Italy.

The Natural Stone Institute on the road again

As part of their trip to the Xiamen Stone Fair, members of the Natural Stone Institute delegation participated in a one-day tour of several Chinese stone suppliers.

Jennifer Richinelli

June 15, 2018

As part of its efforts to promote the use of natural stone in design, it has been extending its global reach by sending delegations to countries such as Brazil, Italy, China – and most recently Turkey.

Xiamen Stone Fair Continues Expansion Efforts

The 2018 edition of the international stone exhibition hit its mark, with new show attractions, a full educational program and a large number of international exhibitors and attendees

Jennifer Richinelli

June 4, 2018

Since its inception 18 years ago, the fairgrounds has drastically grown in size – currently encompassing approximately 1.9 million square feet – and each year the show’s traffic continually increases.

A Showcase Of Stone From Latin America

May 14, 2018

With exotic stones such as quartzite continuing to grow in popularity among the design community and homeowners alike, stone producers in countries such as Brazil and Peru exhaust efforts to find new varieties of material to satisfy customer demands.

Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America for architects/designers

Celebrating its 45th edition, this year’s international stone exhibition will include several new show attractions to pique the Interest of new attendees, as well as returning visitors

May 1, 2018

Following the latest international trends that demonstrate modern ways to apply natural stones in construction and design, the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America invests in innovation for the architecture and design communities.

Atlas Copco Wins Order to Strengthen Mining Productivity

March 12, 2018

Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has won a significant order from Chilean mining company Sociedad Punta del Cobre SA. The equipment, which will increase productivity and reduce production costs, will be delivered by Epiroc.

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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.

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