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Viscon White granite quarry

Maintaining a successful quarrying operation

TAB Surfaces places employee safety and health as a priority, as well as being environmentally responsible when quarrying, particularly at its Viscon White quarry sites
October 30, 2020
Apart from being a natural stone processor and a quartz engineered stone manufacturer, TAB Surfaces also prides itself as a successful quarrier — operating at least half a dozen natural stone sites for mainly its own consumption in slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces.
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Maria Byworth, owner of WA Marble & Granite

Personalizing a business

WA Marble & Granite in Australia has made a name for itself with its outstanding service to its employees and customers
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
October 30, 2020
Located in Perth, Australia, WA Marble & Granite was started in 1935 by the Paganin family. As the business enjoyed an outstanding reputation, it was passed down within the family for generations.
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Brian Scherick, vice president of sales for Flow International Corporation

What to know about waterjet technology

Brian Scherick of Flow International Corporation shares with Stone World the benefits of waterjets in the fabrication process, as well as the preferred applications to use them
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
October 29, 2020
With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Brian Scherick, the vice president of sales for Flow International Corporation, discussed the benefits of waterjet technology in a podcast – elaborating on when it is best to use them and any maintenance requirements.
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Dal-Tile Corporation

Made in the USA

Two years ago, Dal-Tile Corporation branched out to include quartz surfacing in its extensive line-up of product offerings by building a plant in Dickson, TN
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 19, 2020

In the last quarter of 2018, Dal-Tile Corporation, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, a global leader in the flooring industry, opened a new fac ility in Dickson, TN, to produce quartz surfacing products.


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quartz surfacing facility

A high-tech operation

For a little more than a decade, Quantra continues to invest and strategize to produce high-quality quartz surfacing for markets around the world
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 19, 2020
As a large global producer of natural stone products, Pokarna Limited, which was founded in 1991 by Gautam Chand Jain, the company’s chairman and managing director, branched out in 2009 with the development of its quartz brand, Quantra.
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Selling natural stone

A virtual Stone Summit was recently held that addresses the selling experience, as well as what to expect in the role of a commercial stone contractor
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 16, 2020

A virtual Stone Summit was recently held that addresses the selling experience, as well as what to expect in the role of a commercial stone contractor


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Quartz Surfaces

Quartz Gallery

October 16, 2020
Advances in technology continue to push innovation in the production of quartz materials. Natural characteristics, including texture, veining and color, have improved to the point where they realistically mimic the look and feel of natural stone.
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An adaptive use of space

Neolith adds to the posh vibe of a New York City apartment – providing the durability needed for a workspace and the luxurious look for everyday living
October 13, 2020

Neolith adds to the posh vibe of a New York City apartment – providing the durability needed for a workspace and the luxurious look for everyday living


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A modern touch

Decorative porcelain, glass and marble tile modernize an outdated living space in New York City
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
October 13, 2020

Decorative porcelain, glass and marble tile modernize an outdated living space in New York City


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Technology Update: Statuario Savon

October 6, 2020

Statuario Savon (2572) is the latest addition to the TABQUARTZ “Statuario series,” which takes inspiration from the beautiful Pietra Grey marble from Iran, as well as the soft textural appeal of soapstone.


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