Stone & Tile Top Stories
Stone & Tile Top Stories RSS Feed RSS

Women in Stone (WIS)

Women in stone united

Six years ago, Women in Stone was launched – creating a bond among ladies in the stone industry to not only form friendships but to assist them to further grow in their business endeavors
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 12, 2020
In 2014, an excited group of women met at a gathering during Coverings, which was sponsored by Polycor, to officially launch Women in Stone (WIS). “Women in Stone’s mission is to recruit, retain and advance women in the natural stone industry,” says Sarah B Gregg, Women in Stone administrator.
Read More
Newberry Library in Chicago, IL,

Preserving stonework of an institution

Considered a historic landmark, Chicago’s Newberry Library recently was revitalized to restore existing stonework and revamp its interior space to better meet the needs of its visitors
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 12, 2020
Founded on July 1, 1887, as the result of a bequest by Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry, the Newberry Library has a long history. In an effort to revitalize the building’s beautiful stone architecture and update its layout to be more visitor friendly, a two-year restoration and renovation project was recently completed.
Read More
Presetters transfer all parametric information

The benefits of CNC tooling presetters

Learn how presetters are increasing the life of CNC tools — making calibration easy and allowing tool setting in a fraction of the time
April 12, 2020
A presetter is a device that uses software to automatically and precisely perform the measurement or scanning of a tool’s geometry. Adding a presetter to enhance stone or glass operations in your shop offers all kinds of advantages.
Read More
20-StoneIndustryPerspective01.jpg
Stone Industry Perspective

Team Fundraiser: Support for Stone World TN Employees

Amanda McMillan and Jon Kaplan are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Duan Coqui
April 12, 2020
A fast-moving storm cut across Middle Tennessee, dropping tornadoes that roared up to 165 mph. The disaster took 25 lives and destroyed structures across four counties. Among the devastation, Stone World TN's business was wiped out in minutes. Please consider sending your support for those employees no longer capable of supporting their families during this tragic time.
Read More
xiamen

The 20th China Xiamen International Stone Fair is Postponed to October

April 8, 2020

It has been 71 days since the first notice of postponement announced on January 28, 2020. The pandemic forces the world to a brief pause and isolates us physically, yet it draws us closer together and closer to love than ever before. During the past few weeks, many friends sent regards, inquiries and worries as well as shared first-hand information with us. We sincerely thank you for your patience, understanding and great support over this tough period.


Read More
Blick Industries

Technology Update: Blick Industries

April 7, 2020

Blick Industries has announced that 2020 will mark its 25th year anniversary. Currently, the focus is on high-speed tooling and increased fabrication rates. Not only is holding power important, but accuracy is a pivotal deciding factor when choosing workholding devices.


Read More
Calacatta Oro Venato Lucidato from Laminam

Luxury living with porcelain slabs on the French Riviera

Extensive use of Laminam porcelain slabs for interior and exterior applications in a spectacular villa on the French Riviera further enhances the plush residential design
April 7, 2020

A gem on the French Riviera, the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is a tiny paradise of lush vegetation which has also been historically chosen for its peace and quiet as an oasis for luxury residences. Set amid the soft green hills and benefiting from the local mild climate is one of the most recently built private villas designed by Tino Brambilla and Enrico Corti of Studio TE.


Read More
Cordova Cream limestone exterior

Investing and caring for a historic asset

or the second time in its history, the limestone exterior of the historic main Post Office building in Fort Worth, TX, was meticulously cleaned and restored by a team of experts, including PROSOCO
April 7, 2020
By any definition, the main Post Office building in Fort Worth, TX, is a commanding presence. Located on the southern edge of the city’s central business district, the massive, three-story, rectangular structure occupies an entire 1 1/5-acre city block and is bounded by two key throughways, Lancaster and Jennings avenues.
Read More
48-Superior01.jpg

Going digital: Superior Granite of Mankato

In a short period of time, Superior Granite of Mankato, MN, made the transition from a manual to completely digital shop
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 7, 2020
For 15 years, Paul Getz was a tile installer. On one of his projects, Getz subbed out the fabrication work for a countertop and installed it himself. This trend of installing countertops continued for a while before Getz decided to open up his own countertop fabrication business.
Read More

Our Newsletters are a rock solid source of industry insights!

Stay in the know on the international stone and tile industry trends.

JOIN TODAY!