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SW June 2021 Caesarstone Feature
Alternative Stone Material

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

Minimizing its carbon footprint, adhering to environmental organization standards and producing premium products are top priorities for Caesarstone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 24, 2021
Stone World had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth Margles, vice president of Caesarstone North America, some questions about the company’s commitment to the environment and its future plans.
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The "Standing Stones" installation at 50-60 Binney Street in Cambridge, MA
Building Stone

"Standing Stones" Sculpture a Shining Example of Collaboration

The massive granite sculpture that defines the entrance to a prominent building in Cambridge, MA, is a shining example of how collaboration between a landscape architect, sculpture, engineer and stone producers can produce a remarkable result
June 1, 2021

The massive granite sculpture that defines the entrance to a prominent building in Cambridge, MA, is a shining example of how collaboration between a landscape architect, sculpture, engineer and stone producers can produce a remarkable result


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TISE 2021
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What to expect at TISE 2021

The International Surface Event heads back to Las Vegas next month, with a new education format to provide a safe way for attendees to gain valuable information
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 1, 2021
The International Surface Event is set to return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, in June and a revamped educational program will provide learning opportunities, but in a safe way to keep attendees healthy.
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Brazilian Stone

Podcast | One on one with Brothers In Granite

Fernando Xavier, the co-owner of Brothers In Granite discusses how the business has grown and how they make things easier for fabricators
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
May 27, 2021
Listen to the latest podcast with Fernando Xavier, the co-owner of Brothers In Granite. He discusses how the business has grown and how they make things easier for fabricators.
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Rick Self, the business development head for Terminator Diamond Products, discusses the improvements offline tool pre-setter systems have made in recent years, as well as the benefits of them.
CNC Technology

Benefits of Recent Improvements in Pre-Setter Systems

Rick Self of Terminator Diamond Products discusses the recent improvements and benefits of offline tool pre-setter systems
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
May 25, 2021
Rick Self, the business development head for Terminator Diamond Products, discusses the improvements offline tool pre-setter systems have made in recent years, as well as the benefits of them.
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Natural Stones from Brazil

Brazilian quartzite and granite a popular choice in residential and commercial design
May 18, 2021

Natural stone from Brazil continues to be a popular choice for both residential and commercial designs.


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Carolina Custom Surfaces keeps their eyes on “ROI” with new machines

Carolina Custom Surfaces invests in the future to make itself operate more efficiently
May 18, 2021

Joe Duszka, president of Carolina Custom Surfaces (CCS) in Greensboro, NC, is laser-focused on his business. With a background in manufacturing operations, his goal for the company is making the operation run more efficiently – prioritizing tasks and purchases that bring return on investment.

 


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National Museum of the United States Army
Building Stone

A Soldier’s Perspective: New National Museum of the United States Army

Natural stone was a key component in the design of the new National Museum of the United States Army, which tells the Army’s story through an individual’s eyes
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 17, 2021
More than 20 years in the making, the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) opened its doors in time for Veterans Day of 2020. The museum, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as a series of pavilions for exhibits and special events, sprawls 84 acres across the bucolic Fort Belvoir Military Installation in Virginia. Several varieties of natural stone are prominently showcased throughout the design of the 185,000-square-foot building, which is LEED Silver-certified.
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Inside The Shop

Second-Generation Owner of GI Stone Driven by Passion

Following in her mother’s footsteps, Sandya Dandamudi, second-generation owner of GI Stone, runs a high-end stone fabrication operation and maintains a loyal staff of employees
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 13, 2021
Second-generation owner, Sandya Dandamudi, builds upon her mother’s success and maintains a work culture that promotes teamwork and nurtures creativity. Dandamudi, who was recently named Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year, took some time to talk with us about GI Stone and its work.
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Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti
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A mountaintop retreat

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti in Italy, one of the most awarded luxury destinations in recent years, exudes elegance with a lavish mix of stone and other natural materials – making for the perfect getaway location
May 10, 2021
An award-winning Italian resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, features natural stone throughout its interior and exterior design – contributing to the posh environment.
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