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Santo Antonio Granitos: Growing from a single gangsaw shop to a worldwide stone producer

January 7, 2015

In 1968, Luiz Scaramussa — with the support of his entire family — combined a small shed and a single gangsaw to start a sawmill to produce Santo Antonio white marble.

VIDEO: NSC First Certified Company

December 19, 2014

TexaStone Quarries has become the first quarry to be certified to the NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone

TexaStone Quarries Named First Company as a Certified Stone Producer that Adheres to New Sustainability Standards

December 10, 2014

The news was announced today by the Natural Stone Council, which completed the development of the voluntary standards earlier this year.

Jennifer Richinelli

December 1, 2014

The 16th edition of Marmomacc Stone Academy’s “Designing with Natural Stone” ran from September 22 to 27, 2014 in Verona, Italy, in conjunction with the international stone exhibition.

Committed to harvesting indigenous resources: North Carolina Granite Corp.

Celebrating 125 years of business this year, North Carolina Granite Corp. of Mount Airy, NC, has become a renowned quarrier of natural stone products and is committed to sustainable practices

Heather Fiore

October 1, 2014

More than 140 years ago in 1872, a farmer by the name of John Gilmer purchased several thousand acres of land covering what is now part of Mount Airy, NC, and the village of Flat Rock, NC.

A diamond in the rough : R.E.D. Graniti

R.E.D. Graniti, a world leader in stone production, realized the potential of the Colorado Yule marble quarry in Marble, CO, and committed to investing to make it a successful operation

Jennifer Richinelli

October 1, 2014

Founded more than 140 years ago in Marble, CO, the quarry has a storied past.

Solancis of Benedita: Running an efficient limestone operation

Solancis of Benedita, Portugal, owns 12 limestone quarries on the Iberian Peninsula — Serra de Aire e Candeeiros — and takes measures to run a state-of-the-art operation with safety and the environment as a top priority

Jennifer Richinelli

September 4, 2014

With roots dating back to 1969, Solancis of Benedita, Portugal, is a credible name in the stone industry.

Ruipedra focusing on limestone production

With 20 years of experience in stone processing, Ruipedra exclusively quarries and supplies Portuguese limestone for projects worldwide

Jennifer Richinelli

September 4, 2014

Ruipedra of Casais Monizes, Portugal, is a 20-year-old company specializing in the production of Portuguese limestone.

F .J. Cochicho & Filho LDA: A collaboration between stone producers

An open-area pit marble quarry in Vila Vicosa, Portugal, is run by a consortium of three companies who actively work the site

Jennifer Richinelli

September 4, 2014

F.J. Cochicho & Filho LDA is part of a three-company consortium that operates an open-area pit quarry, which at the time of Stone World’s visit was 150 meters deep.

Visiting one of Solubema's oldest marble quarries

Solubema of Vila Vicosa, Portugal, has built a reputation as a leading supplier of Portuguese marble for projects worldwide

Jennifer Richinelli

September 4, 2014

Stone World had the opportunity to visit one of the company’s oldest marble quarries in Portugal, which spans 900 square meters wide and 85 meters deep.

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.

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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Santo Antonio Granitos: Growing from a single gangsaw shop to a worldwide stone producer

VIDEO: NSC First Certified Company

TexaStone Quarries Named First Company as a Certified Stone Producer that Adheres to New Sustainability Standards

Designing with Natural Stone

Committed to harvesting indigenous resources: North Carolina Granite Corp.

A diamond in the rough : R.E.D. Graniti

Solancis of Benedita: Running an efficient limestone operation

Ruipedra focusing on limestone production

F .J. Cochicho & Filho LDA: A collaboration between stone producers

Visiting one of Solubema's oldest marble quarries

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