TOKYO, JAPAN -- Sicis, an Italian manufacturer of high-end mosaics, recently added Tokyo, Japan, to its worldwide list of showroom locations. The new 1,600-square-foot studio opened its doors in the city's Minato district on July 16 and 17, 2011.
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reached agreement on a five-year integrated media partnership with Hanley Wood, LLC that will increase the value of AIA membership as well as expand the reach and impact of member knowledge and expertise. The AIA/Hanley Wood agreement, unprecedented in its proposed use of digital media, integrates AIA member knowledge and thought leadership through Hanley Wood magazines, Web sites, events, the AIA Annual Convention, joint research initiatives and support for AIA chapters.
Marmomacc, the leading international stone industry trade show, which will be held from Wednesday, September 29 to Saturday, October 2, 2010, is offering free admission to trade visitors who pre-register online. By pre-registering before September 23 at www.marmomacc.com/freebadge2010, attendees will be able to print their own entry badge, thereby saving over $40.
CLEVELAND, OH -- On October 18 and 19, 2010, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) will hold its annual leadership workshop in Dallas, TX. In just 10 hours, attendees will learn a year's worth of proven strategies and ideas from the stone industry's leading experts. The MIA Leadership Workshop will give at least 15 practical, proven ideas to generate new business, improve efficiency and prepare for the future; direct, personal contact with the industries top stone executives (people you couldn't meet any other way); and, must-have knowledge on critical topics to connect with members of the architecture and design community.
At an event held June 30 for members of the
media and its dealers, Fiandre Architectural Surfaces opened its Chicago
showroom and introduced its latest technology: Active Clean Air &
Antibacterial Ceramic.
Held every other year, the 2011 edition of Stone+tec, the International Trade Fair for Natural Stone and Stoneprocessing Technology, will be held from June 22 to 25 in Nuremberg, Germany.
A unique Italian Piazza, designed by Francesco Lucchese Studio, was the home of the Italian Pavilion at Coverings 2010, and it showcased an amazing variety of natural stones quarried exclusively in Italy. Organized by the Italian Trade Commission office of Los Angeles, CA, the Italian Pavilion was one of the focal points of the trade show for importers, distributors, architects and fabricators interested in acquiring the latest in stone technology, materials and design. Additionally, noted Italian architect Francesco Lucchese was at the Italian Pavilion to present a seminar on the latest innovations in stone processing and applications.
TROY, MI -- BNP Media, along with its brands -- The ACHR NEWS, ED+C, Sustainable Facility, Walls & Ceilings and World Trade 100 (WT100) -- are bringing the free Virtual Green Expo on August 5, 2010. The Expo is an online event designed to place information, peers and solution providers at attendees' fingertips.
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Stone World magazine have announced that they are conducting two separate one-day fabricator-focused educational seminars in July of 2010. Registration for events in both Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Denver, CO, is now open.
Tony Brown, former CMSNA sales rep CMSNA regrets to announce the recent passing of its long time friend and colleague Mr. Anthony (Tony) Brown. Tony passed away May 23, 2010