granite countertops

Stone fabrication business focuses on customer service

Stone fabrication business grows through customer service, pricing

Factory Plaza has continued to evolve year after year because of the emphasis it places on putting customers first and not focusing on what the competition is doing

Jason Kamery

July 16, 2018

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Establishing their business in 2005, Maryla and Darek Bosek first started under the name Fortune Estates. Back then, they rented a 2,000-square-foot space in Franklin Park, IL, and opened a granite countertops production shop.

Granite countershop business grows after the recession

After feeling the effects of the 2008 recession, Daniel Ghionoui moved his company’s location to help grow his fabrication business

Jason Kamery

August 1, 2014

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Daniel Ghionoui entered the granite countertop industry in 1994 with a shop in Detroit, MI.

Personal tastes reflected in kitchen and bath designs

Consumers are turning to stone and tile products to give them luxurious, yet durable, kitchen and bath designs in a diverse range of styles

April 2, 2014

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It can’t be denied, the kitchen is the hub of a house. Even though there are comfortable living areas within a residence, homeowners and their guests always seem to congregate in the kitchen.

Blending romance and country style

For a private residence in Texas, architect Rick Burleson used limestone to create a romantic vibe in a hill country setting

Sara Garafalo

April 1, 2014

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The homeowners of a private residence in Wimberley, TX, wanted a romantic-style home that would blend with their hill country surroundings. They

Omni Cubed now offers new models of their all-terrain AT1 and AT2 Pro-Carts

March 3, 2014

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Omni Cubed now offers new models of their all-terrain AT1 and AT2 Pro-Carts, a new model of the low-profile Pro-Dolly called the Pro-Dolly HD1

Fabricator Forums & more at MIA/Stone World Industry Education Series

Across the country, Fabricator Forums are taking place as part of the MIA/Stone World Industry Education Series, along with presentations on cost analysis and advanced marketing strategies

Michael Reis

February 3, 2014

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Over the years, as the stone fabrication sector has grown, one of the most valuable educational opportunities that has developed is the “Fabricator Forum.”

Brazilian supplier Decolores has success with equipment investments

Michael Reis

February 3, 2014

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In business since 2001, Decolores has been focused on growing its operation over the past five years, and it is currently enjoying an unprecedented level of success

VitÃ³ria Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America

More international buyers expected at 2014 Vitoria Stone Fair in Brazil

Michael Reis

February 3, 2014

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Rebranded as Vitória Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America this international stone fair in the stone-rich region of Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, will combine business with design and product culture, drawing an audience of stone industry professionals as well as architects